Radiation Pollution: What are the Sources and Remedies?
Pollution from radiation is a serious environmental concern arising from pollutants released in the environment through human activities.
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Mercury Exposure in Light Bulbs that Break---Know the Air Contamination Hazards
Are there dangers in exposure to mercury in light bulbs? The answer to this is a resounding, “YES”. However, just because CFLs contain mercury does …
Continue ReadingHydrosphere Facts: Understanding the Water Cycle
What is the hydrosphere? Learn hydrosphere facts including where Earth’s water is located, what form it is in, and how it moves through the …
Continue ReadingImportance of Afforestation
Afforestation is the effort to plant trees in barren lands so as to create a forest. It is important because it helps check the over-use of natural …
Continue ReadingInformation Regarding Causes of Soil Erosion, Highlighting Both Rural and Urban Issues
The causes of soil erosion show that this environmental problem is both an urban and rural issue. Soil erosion can lead to far-reaching environmental …
Continue ReadingHow Adaptations of Gazelles Help These Herbivores Cope with their Environment and the Pressures of Being a Prey Species
There are 19 species of gazelles found in Africa and Asia. The adaptations of gazelles show how these medium-sized herbivores cope with the challenges …
Continue ReadingFacts about Global Warming for Children
Global warming is causing the Earth to become warmer. Here are more facts about global warming for children.
Continue ReadingConcepts of Basic Ecology: Competition Within Ecosystems
Competition within an ecosystem happens whenever resources are limited. Here’s the breakdown on interference vs. exploitative, symmetrical vs. …
Continue ReadingDiscussion Regarding the Link Between Natural Selection and Animal Biochemical Behavior with Specific Examples of How Behavior Affects Evolution
Natural selection and animal biochemical behavior shows how animals adapt to the stresses of their environment in ways which help them maximize their …
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Health as A Political Issue: Examples of Conflict Between Environmental Interests and Business
It would seem the logical course of action. If something is hurting the environment, it should be stopped. However, right ignores the other issues of …
Continue Reading3 Natural Resources Industries Use: Gas, Oil and Coal
The ‘Big Three’, or the three natural resources industries use most, are coal, oil and gas. In this article, the size of the reserves will …
Continue ReadingAbout the Peregrine Falcon: Description & Facts on These Amazing Birds
Learn about these beautiful birds that live almost everywhere around the world. Find interesting peregrine falcon facts, including how they catch …
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