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- Hedgehog Highway: How McDonald’s and England Are Helping Hedgehogs
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...
- The Leaves, They are a Changin'
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...
- Evaporation-Driven Engine Turns Water Into Light
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...
- Bacteria – Once a Feared Enemy, Now a Useful Friend?
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...
- An Audacious Expedition - The Ocean Cleanup Organization's Grand Vision
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...
- Easy to Understand Diagram of the Nitrogen Cycle
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 Know the Same Song?
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...
- Why Do Koalas Live Only in Australia?
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?...
- Raining Cats & Dogs: When Animals Fall From the Sky
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...
- Why Corn Ethanol is Bad for the Environment
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...
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- Maize Plant Attacks Herbivore, Who’s Next?
Did you know plants have built-in protection mechanisms against predators? Read on to know how the maize plant protects itself from insects.
- The Robust Diversity in West African River Fish
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 Development of Pastoral Farming
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...
- Fisheries Laws Causing Ecological Decline
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...
- How Agriculture Can Be Affordable
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...
- Sustainability Defined at the Local Level
Determining whether the earth can sustain the growing population should start with people examining and planning their own communities sustainability.
- How Does Saltwater Affect Plant Growth?
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...
- Bluefin Tuna: Overfishing and Conservation
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...
- Effects of Genetically Modified Crops on Ecosystems
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...
- Basic Plant Metabolism: Understanding Photosynthesis and Respiration
Are you familiar with the elements of basic plant metabolism? If not, read on to learn more about plant photosynthesis and plant respiration.
- Maize Plant Attacks Herbivore, Who’s Next?
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- How Do Birds Know the Same Song?
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...
- How Animals Adapt to Their Environments
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 Look at How Animals Live in Different Rainforest Environments
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...
- Staying Alive: Adapting to Extremes
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...
- Autumn Adaptations for Animals
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...
- Five Basic Survival Needs of Human Beings
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...
- Survival of Species: The Case of the African Lion
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.
- Habitat and Adaptations of Zebra Shark
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...
- Survival of the Rhino
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...
- The Mating Behavior of Birds: Birds and Monogamy
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...
- How Do Birds Know the Same Song?
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- Easy to Understand Diagram of the Nitrogen Cycle
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 Strange Saga of the Dawn Redwood
The dawn redwood was believed extinct until Chinese refugees fleeing the Japanese WWII invasion came across several growing in remote villages of western China.
- Quiz on Habitats and Ecosystems
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...
- Rainforest Quiz: Dive Through the Canopy to Brush Up on Your Knowledge
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...
- Beauty Under Threat: A Guide to Rainforest Diversity and Deforestation
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...
- Quiz - Test Your Biodiversity Knowledge
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.
- Understanding How the Food Chain in a Tropical Rainforest Works
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...
- Fragile Ecosystems Problems and Solutions: Why are the Chameleons Gone?
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 Elements in the Boreal Forest
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.
- Green New Years Resolutions
Some simple tips to help you resolve to have a greener new year.
- Easy to Understand Diagram of the Nitrogen Cycle
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- An Introduction to Marine Biology
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.
- Finding Jobs in Environmental Science: A Review of The Green Jobs Network
A review of the Green Jobs Network web site and services to help you find green job listings.
- Guide to Environmental Science Programs and Top Colleges
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...
- What is a Hydrologist and How to Become One
Will discuss what a hydrologist is and how to become one.
- Understanding the Role of an Environmental Chemist and Education Required
This article will discuss the details of being an environmental chemist as well as the education required to become one.
- Environmental Science Education: Degree Programs in Meteorology
This article details what a degree in meteorology entails and it also offers insight on meteorology employment.
- What are Green Collar Jobs?
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...
- Finding Green Jobs: A Review of GreenJobs.com
Looking for a job to help the environment? GreenJobs.com can help you.
- Sustainable Energy Job Opportunities and Where to Find Them
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...
- Introduction to Microbiology Careers
This article provides an introduction to microbiology careers.
- An Introduction to Marine Biology
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- Which Animals Might Disappear Next?
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...
- Critically Endangered Animals: An Image Gallery
According to Lera Miles from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre near Cambridge, "Critically Endangered means that a species' numbers have decreased, or will decrease,...
- Striped Hyenas - Scavengers in the Face of Danger
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...
- Quiz: Endangered Species
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...
- UK Crane Flies' Near Extinction-- Endangering the Wildlife in UK’s Uplands
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...
- The Florida Panther Faces Extinction: How You Can Help!
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...
- Information on Endangered Philippine Tarsier
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...
- Leatherback Sea Turtles: Endangered Giants of the Sea
The leatherback is the largest sea turtle species, and is found throughout the world's oceans. Once abundant, these amazing animals are now disappearing.
- Trouble in Tasmania: Why the Devils Are In Danger
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...
- Facts & Information on the African Penguin
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...
- Which Animals Might Disappear Next?
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- Ecological Issues Related to Industrial Development
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...
- Detection and Management of Industrial Stack Emissions
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 Power Plant Accidents and Their Damaging Effects
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...
- Ocean Thermal Energy- Free Renewable or Not?
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...
- Take Down the Lights!
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...
- Treating Water for Radioactive Particles
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...
- Aluminum--The Future For Industries
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 Harsh Effects of Excessive Nuclear Radiation Exposure
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...
- Treatment of Soil for Excess Manganese Levels
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 ...
- Variations in Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Systems
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...
- Ecological Issues Related to Industrial Development
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- Glaciers & Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Oh My! Formation of the Planet
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...
- How Green Can You Go? Vocabulary Test
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...
- Meaning and History of Environmental Science
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...
- The Best Books to Read About the Environment
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...
- Simple Activities to Teach Kids About Environmental Science
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...
- Glaciers & Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Oh My! Formation of the Planet
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- Picture Gallery: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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...
- Risks Posed by Excessive Exposure to Chemical Carcinogens in Industries
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...
- Debunking the Rumors About Carcinogens in PET Bottles
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...
- What's in Our Water? The Causal Factors and Barriers Against Waterborne Disease
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...
- Electricity Consumption and Environmental issues
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...
- Reasons Environmental Health is a Political Issue
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...
- The Health Risks of Exposure to Bisphenol A
Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical component of many commonly-used plastic items, is considered to be a health risk.
- What Is the Chemistry Industry Hiding About the Products That We Use Every day?
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...
- How Animals are Affected by an Oil Spill
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...
- Environmental Issues Facing the USA
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...
- Picture Gallery: Natural and Man-Made Disasters
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- Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program: "The Power of Youth is Global"
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...
- How Environmental Policy is Made--Part 3, Key Players
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...
- How Environmental Policy is Made: Introduction
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...
- U.S. Environmental Policy and Leadership
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...
- How Environmental Policy is Made--Part 2, History of Environmental and Science Policy
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 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, the relation between the Kyoto Protocol...
- How Water Quality in Communities can be Improved
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...
- Threats facing Wild Horses
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...
- Will Drilling Affect the Alaskan Refuge?
Just how will opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge affect the biodiversity of this protected region? Find out here!
- Types of Green Energy Used in Florida
Green energy is becoming more popular in Florida and around the country. Learn about the options that are being used and developed now.
- Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots Program: "The Power of Youth is Global"
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- The Leaves, They are a Changin'
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...
- If It Can’t Be Grown, it's Gotta be Mined
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.
- The Formation of Geysers & A Look at the Yellowstone Super Volcano
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...
- The Making of a Winter Storm
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 Vs Minerals: Same or Different?
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...
- The Effect of Metals on Marine Ecology Through Sediment Assessments
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...
- Radon: Geology Explains How the Gas is Released
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...
- The Three Major Landforms of China
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...
- Stuck in the Mud: Experimenting with Fossils
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...
- Learn How a Headland Forms
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...
- The Leaves, They are a Changin'
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- An Environmental Guide to the World's Oceans
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...
- Factors Affecting Marine Life in the Vast Ocean
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...
- Ecosystems on the Gulf's Coastline
The Gulf of Mexico coastal ecosystems are challenged with numerous threats. Changing climate conditions and the growing population and activities of humans in the area pose threats...
- An Environmental Guide to the World's Oceans