We all know that climate change is happening, and at an alarming rate, it is now time that we take our responsibilities by being more environmentally friendly than ever. It is no wrong to say that eco-friendly living is taking the world by storm right now. It is noted that the young generation is becoming…
Category: Nature
What are Auroras?
The northern and southern lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis respectively, occur when high energy particles from the sun hit with neutral atoms in our atmosphere. The energy emitted from this crash produces a spectacle of light that mankind has marveled at for centuries. The sun is the place where the…
Causes of Australian Bushfires
Since last year, Australian bushfires are a recurring topic in the headlines. Bushfires are very common in hot and not so humid places like here in Australia. They occur for various reasons, namely human activity and natural forces such as strong winds and lightning. Below are several things that can cause the first spark. Lightning…
A Peep at Genetically Modified Organisms
A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. In other words; A GMO is the result of a laboratory process of taking genes from one species and inserting them into another in trying to get a desired trait or characteristic. Examples of some common organisms that…
Rules to Know When There Is an Earthquake
Compared to other natural disasters, earthquakes can happen at any time, without any notice. An earthquake is defined by a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. It is recommended to stay alert whenever there is a risk of an earthquake. Places like California, Nevada, Alaska,…
Earthquakes – Let’s Know More About It!
As one of the most devastating disasters, earthquake is feared by everyone. An earthquake can be defined as a sudden shaking movement of the surface of the earth; it is known as a quake, temblor, or tremor. Earthquakes range in size from the ones that are weak that they cannot be felt to those violent…
The Story of Tigers
The largest members of the Felidae (Cat) family, Tigers are considered to be amongst the most charismatic endangered species on the planet. According to recent studies by the World Wildlife Fund, tiger numbers have fallen by about 95% and the remaining numbers now inhabit 60% of the territory they occupied only a decade ago. Of…
What is Wind?
The wind is the movement of air, and although it is invisible, we can still feel it. Wind arises from pressure differences (due to temperature fluctuations) in the earth’s atmosphere. When air from high-pressure areas moves towards low-pressure areas, wind occurs. Hence, the higher the pressure differences between the two areas, the stronger the winds….
The Effects of Global Warming on Our Health
It is an undeniable fact that global warming is upon us and that its effects are cankering our planet as well as humans’ health. Below is an overview of how climate change is affecting our health. Increased air pollution The increase in ground-level ozone and particulate matter air pollution will add to premature deaths internationally…
Rhinoceros Poaching
What is Rhinoceros Poaching? Rhinoceros poaching is the illegal practice of killing rhinoceros to meet the high demands for their horns in Asian countries. Most of the poaching happens in South Africa, which is home to more than 80 percent of Africa’s rhinoceros and makes up to almost ¾ of the world’s wild rhinoceros’ population….