Humans have ruined Nature repeatedly! It is hard to think of Nature without a human’s touch. Where once was full of an exhaustible amount of flora and fauna, now it is a concrete jungle where no or less humanity is found. Yes, it is the hard reality of today’s world! Well as of now humans…
Category: Ecology and Environment
How Is the COVID-19 Decreasing Air Pollution?
Well since Coronavirus has been detected in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, there has been a lockdown in most countries surrounding China. The cities were nothing but just buildings and empty roads. The Coronavirus or COVID-19 has forced most companies to shutdown or stop production. With the start of this epidemic in Wuhan, China, many countries…
The Adversities of Air Pollution
You could go days without food and hours without water, but you would last only a few minutes without air (if that). As human beings, on average, we breathe over 3,000 gallons of air each day. In addition to consuming up so much air in 24 hours, over the course of 365 days, humans manage…
Ways to Keep Campgrounds Environmentally Friendly
We all know that climate change is happening, and at an alarming rate, it is now time that we take our responsibilities by being more environmentally friendly than ever. It is no wrong to say that eco-friendly living is taking the world by storm right now. It is noted that the young generation is becoming…
Causes of Australian Bushfires
Since last year, Australian bushfires are a recurring topic in the headlines. Bushfires are very common in hot and not so humid places like here in Australia. They occur for various reasons, namely human activity and natural forces such as strong winds and lightning. Below are several things that can cause the first spark. Lightning…
What Are Invasive Species?
Invasive species consist of any living organism, be it insects, amphibians, plants, bacteria, or even the eggs or seeds of an organism that are not native to a particular ecosystem. They are generally brought to new areas through ocean-going ships, accidental release of aquarium or aquaculture species, and through other means. These species can have…
Composting and Its Effects on the Environment
Composting is the natural process of recycling decomposed organic material like leaves, shredded twigs, vegetable scraps, etc. so that it can be added to soil and support plant growth. But what’s so amazing about composting? Here are a few benefits that composting has on the environment and our lives! 1) Enriches Your Garden’s Soil For…
A Peep at Genetically Modified Organisms
A genetically modified organism is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. In other words; A GMO is the result of a laboratory process of taking genes from one species and inserting them into another in trying to get a desired trait or characteristic. Examples of some common organisms that…
Preparing a Survival Kit
It is said that precaution is better than cure, well, I have to agree to this. The other day, my family and I were talking about the different natural disasters that we are prone to, and we thought that we do not have a survival kit ready if any natural disaster happens. We then started…
Rules to Know When There Is an Earthquake
Compared to other natural disasters, earthquakes can happen at any time, without any notice. An earthquake is defined by a sudden, rapid shaking of the earth caused by the shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. It is recommended to stay alert whenever there is a risk of an earthquake. Places like California, Nevada, Alaska,…