The Owl Parrot: a Critically Endangered Species. The Kakapo Recovery Programme.
By the 50s the Owl parrot (also known as the giant green parrot or the Kakapo) was practically a lost species. Today, there are 100 surviving adults …
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What is Chemical Weathering in Rocks? Types: Oxidation, Hydration, Hydrolysis, and Dissolution
Chemical weathering occurs when rocks which formed deep underground are exposed to environmental conditions at the Earth’s surface. Chemical …
Continue ReadingEarthworm: Facts, Life, and Contribution to the Environment
Everyone has met an earthworm at some point in their life. Whether you think they’re neat or gross, earthworms are little creatures that play a big …
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Impact of Oil Spills
It is a fact that oil spills are causing extensive damage to both sea life and wild animals and significant planning and stringent laws are needed to …
Continue Reading5 Genetic Engineering Practices That Could Prove Dangerous
As a new science, genetic engineering poses as many problems as solutions, from toxins in crops to superbugs. Here are five examples of ways genetic …
Continue ReadingEffect of Global Warming on Human Health
It is indeed a grim fact that if prompt and effective measures are not taken to arrest global warming, then the repercussions on human health will be …
Continue ReadingSharing the Lessons of Spring: Environmental Science Activities to Teach Children about Spring
With Spring comes the potential for many different projects and activities to teach children the wonders of environmental science. This article will …
Continue ReadingTypes of Clouds: A Beginner's Guide to Clouds
Most individuals may not be aware that one cloud differs from another cloud significantly. Clouds are classified into three main types. Learn about …
Continue ReadingEnvironmental Engineering - Scope, Applications, and Career Opportunities
Environmental engineering provides holistic approach to the protection and preservation of the environment. The environment engineers devise …
Continue ReadingThe Kyoto Protocol and Global Warming
The Kyoto Protocol is an environmental agreement between certain countries in order to fight against global warming. In addition to other policies, …
Continue ReadingReview of Colorado Youth Program
Let’s take a close look at the Colorado Youth Program’s Mountain Summer Camp.
Continue ReadingReview of the Green River Preserve Summer Camp
A close look at the Green River Preserve Summer Camp.
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