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Chipping Norton has finest 18th century houses, a church that was a former wool factory, the Unicorn Hotel, countryside gardens and some amazing farm shops. You wouldn’t think...

Every year, for those lucky enough to experience it, between late September and early November trees undergo a process of change that is both beautiful and scientifically interesting...

Water. Essential for life, and critical for global climate, agriculture, transportation and power generation. For thousands of years, humans have harnessed water, and now scientists...

For hundreds of years, we have worried about bacteria in our food, water and war zones. While there is still good reason to fear many types of bacteria, researchers are harnessing others...

The Ocean Cleanup Organization recently set forth on an expedition to chart the Pacific Ocean's "Great Garbage Patch". Why is this such an important step in cleaning up...

Nitrogen can exist in 7 oxidation states, ranging from a valence of -3 to a valence of +5. An easy diagram of the nitrogen cycle shows how nitrite, nitrate, ammonia and proteins...

How do birds learn their songs and calls? And what consequences could learning about bird-song have for humans? Learn all about the bird-brains behind the music in this article...

Koalas are native to Australia. In fact, they live in only the eastern states of that subcontinent. Why didn't they spread, at least to Western Australia or to nearby New Zealand?...

Lots of things other than rain and snow fall out of the sky, from mineral (meteorites and assorted space junk) to vegetable (autumn leaves), but animals? Now, that's...

Corn Ethanol is currently mixed with American gasoline and is often marketed as being cleaner and better for the environment. The truth is it can actually be just as damaging to the...

Did you know plants have built-in protection mechanisms against predators? Read on to know how the maize plant protects itself from insects.

The diverse fish population in West African rivers boasts fascinating species from the tiniest fish to the West African manatee. Between freshwater fish to the muddier river spots...

The characteristics of pastoral farming are unique to the culture where the farming occurs. Nomadic cultures are nomadic precisely because they are pastoral while established farming...

The news media has taken a stand against the fisheries laws in Europe and officials are noticing. The ecological decline of the fisheries due to harmful fishing practices is calling...

A discussion of how agriculture is affordable reveals how this industry can operate at capacity while reducing its environmental impact. The affordability of farming involves an assessment...

Determining whether the earth can sustain the growing population should start with people examining and planning their own communities sustainability.

What is the effect of saltwater on plant growth? Plants need salt to complete necessary chemical processes. However, too much salt can have a negative impact on the plant’s...

Overfishing of bluefin tuna to support a high demand for their prized flesh has seen this fishery collapse in recent years. Bluefin tuna population trends show a steady decline in stocks...

Explore the effects of genetically modified crops or foods on ecosystems and human beings. Learn definitions for genetic engineering, genetic modification and plant breeding. Do GM...

Are you familiar with the elements of basic plant metabolism? If not, read on to learn more about plant photosynthesis and plant respiration.

How do birds learn their songs and calls? And what consequences could learning about bird-song have for humans? Learn all about the bird-brains behind the music in this article...

Did you know a star fish isn't actually a fish? How about this: a Goliath beetle can move over 800 times its own weight. Or this: chameleons change color by restricting...

A reference to rain forest animals cannot be generalized as a “one-rainforest-fits-all–types” of wildlife. The plant and animal species that thrive in different environmental...

Everyday our bodies are working to keep us alive. Our bodies are regulating temperature, fluid levels, breath and heart beat; however, what about in extreme situations? Here...

Nature has a way of watching out for animals in the wild. They undergo a series of changes to endure colder weather and to be able to go without food for longer periods of time. Have...

What do human beings need to physically survive? This list presents the five very basic physical items that people need to survive on this Earth. This list presents only the basic...

The first thing that a male African lion does when he takes over a pride is to kill all the cubs of his predecessor. This maximizes his own reproductive success.

Zebra sharks are one of the many types of carpet sharks common to coral reefs and ocean bottoms. Like other carpet sharks, the juveniles and adults of this species look nothing alike...

The rhinoceros is the second largest land mammal in the world, second only to the elephant. Large and intelligent they have little to fear, except for humans, who have brought their...

Many ornithologists believe that over 90% of bird species demonstrate some degree of monogamy in their relationships with their mating partners. A closer look at the mating behavior...

Nitrogen can exist in 7 oxidation states, ranging from a valence of -3 to a valence of +5. An easy diagram of the nitrogen cycle shows how nitrite, nitrate, ammonia and proteins...

The dawn redwood was believed extinct until Chinese refugees fleeing the Japanese WWII invasion came across several growing in remote villages of western China.

It is common knowledge that ecosystems are important, but why are they so important and what is threatening them? Do you know the answers? Test your knowledge about ecosystems...

The whole family can have fun taking this quiz about one of our most complex and fascinating biomes, the rainforests! Test your knowledge about the many types of plants and animals...

With nearly five million identified species of plants, animals and insects the world's rainforests account for almost fifty percent of the total known life forms on Earth. This...

Biodiversity is important to all life on earth and it is declining at an alarming rate. Test your biodiversity knowledge and learn how biodiversity impacts you.

A food chain is a system within an ecological community in which every living organism depends on another body for its subsistence. In an ecosystem like the tropical rainforest, each...

The rampant abuse of ecosystems has lead to problems. We have a few solutions to correct it, that is, while we still have time. The article describes how a small town has changed with...

Abiotic factors such as temperature, sunlight and precipitation play an important role in the boreal forest biome. Learn about the abiotic factors in the boreal forest.

Some simple tips to help you resolve to have a greener new year.

When it comes to studying marine life in the world's oceans, scientists face many challenges that terrestrial biologists don't. Learn about some of them here.

A review of the Green Jobs Network web site and services to help you find green job listings.

Are you interested in a career in environmental science? It all starts with a good education. Find out what it is and see which colleges or universities offer the best environmental...

Will discuss what a hydrologist is and how to become one.

This article will discuss the details of being an environmental chemist as well as the education required to become one.

This article details what a degree in meteorology entails and it also offers insight on meteorology employment.

You’ve heard of blue and white collar jobs, but how about green collar jobs? Here we discuss what is a green collar job? And how you can help the environment by being...

Looking for a job to help the environment? GreenJobs.com can help you.

Research reports show that clean & sustainable energy job opportunities for both blue & white collar jobs are on the rise. Read this article’s comprehensive report about...

This article provides an introduction to microbiology careers.

We've already lost several species to extinction in the modern era. Some of the most recent include the Chinese Dolphin Fish and the White Possum. These creatures didn't get...

According to Lera Miles from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre near Cambridge, "Critically Endangered means that a species' numbers have decreased, or will decrease,...

Their body parts are used for medicinal purposes and their habitats are being destroyed. Small wonder then that the striped hyena is in danger of being wiped off the face of the planet...

Do you ever wonder about the threats facing Earth's animals and plants? Do you know which endangered species are most at risk, and what is being done to protect them? Test...

The UK daddy long legs, which are also known as crane flies are now on the verge of near extinction. In upland areas, the golden plovers which subsist mainly on these crane flies are...

Florida's Panther is endangered and faces extinction as a minuscule area of habitat remains for this majestic big cat. Efforts are being made to breed them and reintroduce them...

The Philippine tarsier is among the smallest primates in the world. This endemic animal of the Philippines is already endangered due to human activities. Find out the causes of endangerment...

The leatherback is the largest sea turtle species, and is found throughout the world's oceans. Once abundant, these amazing animals are now disappearing.

The Tasmanian Devil is a cultural icon: it appears on coins, sports jerseys, and even in Loony Tunes skits. But the real devils are falling prey to a terrible cancer that might...

The African penguin was recently listed as an endangered species on the Red Data List. Find out more about the biology and ecology of this flightless seabird, and what has caused the...

Industrial development & ecological issues are at opposite ends in the spectrum regarding the health of the planet and its residents. While industrial development has improved the...

Industries in the developed and developing nations emit greenhouse gasses along with some pretty noxious ones, power stations being the main culprit. Most of the industries do make...

Nuclear engineers and operators are supposed to learn from the mistakes of past nuclear power plant accidents to prevent the harmful effects from recurring. Yet the admissions of fake...

Many people know about solar thermal energy systems, but most don't consider that the largest one in the world is the ocean. A change in temperature of just one degree Celsius causes...

At most homes, holiday decorations include strings of lights. The lights are wrapped around trees, placed around doorways, and sometimes used to illuminate an entire home so it’s...

Radioactive elements that dissolve in the drinking water have become a dangerous problem in various countries like US and Japan. The methods to remove these elements from drinking water...

Do you know that Aluminum is the 2nd most used metal in the world? Do you know that the medicines we use has aluminum compounds in it? Know the stunning roles played by Aluminum...

The recent Daiichi nuclear plant disaster in Japan was initially perceived as an unforeseen incident caused by the power of nature; however, questionable cover-ups in the plant’s...

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove heavy metal toxins from the soil to ready it for agricultural use. There is a subset of this process that works to remove ...

Activated sludge waste water treatment systems are the most widely used type of biological wastewater treatment for removal of biochemical oxygen demand from wastewater. All activated...

The planet Earth, formed through a long and tumultuous marriage of fire and ice. Glaciers slid across continents; volcanoes spit forth lava creating islands, and earthquakes shattered...

Want to be part of the environmental conversation? Not sure what the key phrases, terms and words are in environmental science? Try your hand with this vocabulary test on the...

To understand the meaning of environmental science, it is necessary to study assorted scientific disciplines and the associations between them. By then creating a public awareness of...

Many environmental books stand out as outstanding examples of profound thought and scientific theory. However, a few of the best books on the environment remain iconic for the timeless...

Getting children involved in Environmental Science is very important to ensure our efforts carry through the next generation and those thereafter. Here are some ways to help you get...

An environmental disaster is one that causes damage to the natural environment. The 10 greatest environmental disasters include oil spills, land pollution and nuclear accidents. Some...

Chemical carcinogens have become prevalent and the assurance that it's only through excessive exposure that cancer disorders are developed doesn't help. It supports the findings...

The safety of plastic PET water bottles and its purported cancer-causing ingredient called DEHA was assailed by doubts and misgivings.Yet the substance has been cleared as non-carcinogenic...

U.S. authorities have successfully combated several cases of waterborne diseases; yet other forms of pathogens still pose considerable threats to human health as they thrive on...

Many are working to protect the environment. However, electricity consumption environmental issues are still creating problems. The use of electricity creates a need for fuel that...

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 why environmental health is a political...

Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical component of many commonly-used plastic items, is considered to be a health risk.

Food companies use a chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) to manufacture packaging for food and drink items. The BPA used in the packaging, leeches into the food and drinks that...

Of all the animals affected by an oil spill, marine animals are the most vulnerable. Read further to know how their life and that of other animals become threatened due to the disaster...

With talk of so many global ecological problems, you may wonder what are some of the major environmental issues facing the United States. Like all industrialized nations, economic expansion...

Roots and Shoots is the environmental, wildlife conservation and humanitarian program from the Jane Goodall Institute that teaches and inspires young people to be warriors for Mother...

Who are the main groups involved in influencing and creating the policies that will protect our doom our world? Who can we look to to have an affect on these politics? This...

Politics are messy but environmental danger is real. How does such an important topic get addressed without our complex and monolithic system of government? This series provides...

A comparison of George W. Bush ERA environmental policies with those in the beginning of Barrack Obama's administration. Also why the U.S. can and should take the leading role in...

To understand how environmental policy is made, we must first go through some of the history of science policy in the United States. This article covers some of the origins of science...

The Kyoto Protocol is an environmental agreement between certain countries in order to fight against global warming. In addition to other policies, the relation between the Kyoto Protocol...

Water is a very important natural resource, and it is in our best interest to improve the quality of that resource. Read more here on how to improve water quality in communities. Find...

Wild horses don't have many predators. Yet, the threats of lack of adequate grazing land and water they face have the potential to wipe them out, some say within five years. Sadly...

Just how will opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge affect the biodiversity of this protected region? Find out here!

Green energy is becoming more popular in Florida and around the country. Learn about the options that are being used and developed now.

Every year, for those lucky enough to experience it, between late September and early November trees undergo a process of change that is both beautiful and scientifically interesting...

Minerals are all around us and make up components in many every day objects. Learn where minerals like vanadium, beryllium and aquamarine come from and how they're used.

This article begins with answers to questions about geysers; what, how and why are they formed? Then we will take a closer look at geysers in volcanic areas, such as the “Old...

On average, winter storms will kill 41 Americans this year as a result of the extreme cold (exposure) and accidents caused by the weather (mainly car crashes).

Rocks and minerals are some of the most fascinating and valuable resources known to man. We will examine what they are a little more closely as well as look at some fun facts about...

Marine sediments represent sinks for heavy metal contamination. Creatures such as marine bivalves (oysters and mussels) feed on sediments and so can become intoxicated with...

What seems to be the problem with radon that the US. Surgeon General ranks it as the second leading cause of lung cancer? There are warnings about checking the radon levels in our...

From the Gobi desert to the highest point of Mount Everest in the Himalaya's, China is a beautiful country. The various landform types of China contribute to the natural beauty...

Fossils transport us to the days when dinosaurs roamed the earth. They are the historical and scientific evidence that dinosaurs, plants and sea life existed millions of years ago...

Headlands are prominent features on many coastlines throughout the world that are characterized by high cliffs and sea water surrounding them on three sides. Let’s take a close...

Dive deep into the world's oceans for an underwater exploration of the planet's marine environment. From the Arctic to the Antarctic this environmental guide is a voyage of...

The open ocean is a place of nothing but water and more water, far from any solid surfaces, where everything moves all the time. What's there today might be somewhere else entirely...