Electric vehicles will be around for a long time. What seemed like a mere dream a decade ago is now the future’s default setting. States and countries have set deadlines by which combustion engine cars that consume fossil fuels and produce pollutants will no longer be sold. As a result, major automakers have decided to…
Category: Ecology and Environment
Heat Waves: Thousands Of Victims.
Despite the serious threat extreme heat presents to our health and economy, people tend to perceive intense heat differently from other climate disasters. Heatwaves don’t get the same attention as a flood or a hurricane, because the damage isn’t as visually obvious. But that’s not to say that heatwaves aren’t causing concern. For example, professional…
What Are the World’s Countries Doing About Climate Change?
After the international climate agreement in Paris in 2016, most developed nations have taken notice that small island nations and glaciers are the first ones to be affected by climate change. There are a number of actions taken by each country to fight against climate change and these are sure taken into consideration of…
Everything you need to know about bogs.
If I were to ask you what were the things that absorb the most carbon dioxide on our planet, you would say trees or forests, right? Only a small fraction of you would think of bogs; yet, these are true powerhouses when it comes to carbon dioxide entrapment. The fact that not many people are…
Everything You Need To Know About Acid Rain.
What Is Acid Rain? During the 1970s and 1980s, “acid rain” was one of the most well-known environmental problems in Europe and North America. It was often featured in news reports and was sometimes mentioned in daily newspapers, television series and other forms of media. The visibility of acid rain in the media, however, has…
6 Tips for Buying Sustainable Furniture and Appliances
Most households still have (largely) outdated appliances. Think of a washing machine or refrigerator that is more than ten years old. Of course, it’s nice that your appliances last a long time, but they’re not very durable. Every year, better devices that save more energy appear on the market. Are you ready for a new…
Mountain Lions in L.A. Moved Less During the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order
Contrary to popular belief, a new study shows mountain lions used smaller areas and moved shorter distances when human activity was far below normal. According to a new study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence, as people sheltered in place during the initial stage of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020, mountain lions in the…
Will Coral Gardening Save Our Reefs?
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How Do Mangrove Forests Recover From Cyclones?
Mangroves protect coasts against extreme weather. While they may protect shorelines from cyclones, how does a hit from a hurricane affect the mangroves? Michael Osland and Ken Krauss have surveyed the literature in a new paper, Tropical cyclones and the organization of mangrove forests: a review. “Land managers in the National Park Service and program…
Embracing Nature In Your Daily Life: 5 Tips to Help You
Most of the winter days accompanied by light rain, are spent indoors, with Netflix and warm blankets. However, studies have shown that spending time in nature has a positive impact on health. People who live in green areas experience fewer feelings of depression, walking in the woods reduces stress, and a green office environment contributes…