Producing Safer Insecticides: The Future of Agriculture
We associate insecticides with being potentially harmful contaminants that kill pests while polluting our air, water and wildlife. But the industry …
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Honey Bees Dying Off From Colony Collapse Disorder: What we Can do to Help!
There’s been a lot of talk recently about the collapse of honeybee colonies around the world. Discover why this die-off will affect you and what you …
Continue ReadingWhat is Clean Coal Technology? Is it Trully Environmentally Friendly?
Understand what coal is, how it forms, and what the techniques are for clean coal technologies.
Continue ReadingWhat is Human Ecology? Learn About Your Impact on Biodiversity
Did you know that humans have an ecology just like plants and animals? Discover what a human ecology is and why having a good understanding of it is …
Continue ReadingWhat Exactly is a Carbon Footprint?
You’ve probably been hearing an awfully lot about carbon footprints lately. From Al Gore to Wal-Mart, everyone seems to be on the lookout for ways to …
Continue ReadingNuclear Power Plant Cooling Systems Harm Ecosystems and Kill Aquatic Life
Environmental scientists are concerned about the destruction to aquatic life and the ecosystem caused by the cooling systems in many nuclear power …
Continue ReadingCoral Reefs in Fiji - Up Close with a Marine Scientist
Many of the world’s coral reefs are under serious threat. Pollution, coral bleaching, agricultural run off, over fishing and tourism all combine …
Continue ReadingCauses of Overpopulation: Growth Rates, Resource Depletion, and More
The causes of overpopulation are attributed to various reasons. Continue reading to learn about the dangers of overpopulation and the possible …
Continue ReadingEffects of Deforestation: Consequences and Solutions
The effects of deforestation on the environment are vast. Learn about the negative effects of deforestation and learn how the world can counter this …
Continue ReadingHow Can Change in Climate Cause Extinction? Read on to Learn About What Scientists Call Extinction Risks of Climate Change
The risk of extinction of species over time is a growing concern due to the effects of a changing climate and conditions.
Continue ReadingThe Holocene Extinction Event Describes the Alarming Amount of Current Extinction of Plants and Animals During the Holocene Epoch
We are currently living in a state known as the Holocene epoch, where extinction rates of species have been increasing and causing a reason for …
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Causes and Consequences of Deforestation? Find Out With This Article Challenging Human Society to Preserve the Environment for the Future
The consequences of deforestation are numerous and have many negative effects. The causes of deforestation are mainly human, therefore it is important …
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