Did you know that there are about three billion trees in the world, whose main function is to clean the air? Sounds mind-blowing right? In addition, trees form fertile soils, prevent erosion, keep rivers clean, collect water for aquifers, serve as refuges for wildlife and reduce soil temperature. They support the establishment of other species…
Category: Ecology and Environment
The Most Famous Environmental NGOs
Environment plays a vital role in our lives and, to protect our environment, we require people to come together, communicate, collaborate and converge their works to obtain the best results. There are various environmental NGOs that work hard to protect our environment and today, we shall learn more about them. The Nature Conservancy Founded in…
6 of the Rarest Amphibians on Our Planet
In the city, most of the time, we often do not realize that there is a huge number of animals of all kinds that exist everywhere. But without a doubt, among the multiplicity of species, there are some that are certainly the strangest. Among these, we find the rarest amphibians on our planet. And today,…
What Are the Six Faces of Traditional Ecological Knowledge?
Everyone’s heard of ecology – the scientific study of the relationship of living organisms with each other and with their surrounding environment – and we’ve all heard of traditional knowledge – knowledge that’s usually passed on from elders to youngsters – but what is traditional ecological knowledge? Definition of Traditional Ecological Knowledge Often called by…
What Are Some Common Misconceptions People Have About the Ecosystem?
Today, I’m going to be debunking all the misconceptions most people have about the ecosystems. Misconception 1: A Species High on the Food Web Is a Predator to Everything Below It A food chain follows one path of energy and materials between species while a food web is more complex and refers to a whole…
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Adopt a Wild Animal
Who among you has never happened, during a walk in a wood or in a city park, to come across a small bird fallen from the nest or a wounded animal? The first instinct is to get closer to see what the conditions of the unfortunate creature are and often the desire to help him…
What Are the Threats to Our Tigers’ Survival?
Did you know that tigers worldwide are at threat, and you need to protect them? As top predators in the food chain, these majestic felines play an essential role in maintaining the balance of our planet’s ecosystems. Sadly, over the last 100 years, there has been a 96% decrease in the tiger population; nowadays, around…
What Scriptures Are There About Ecology?
The title must have surprised you a little bit, right? While the word “ecology” is not specifically mentioned in the Bible, there are countless verses that speak of ecology. Bible Verses From Numbers 35:33-34: 33 “‘Do not pollute the land where you are. Bloodshed pollutes the land, and atonement cannot be made for the land…
6 Animals That Are Dangerous to the Environment and Biodiversity
Animals play a fundamental role in maintaining the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Yet, animals, on the other hand, can also lose his ecological character and become dangerous for the environment. This happens when the balance of nature is altered. Let’s take a closer look at ten animal species that have a strong impact on…
Cool Products Made from Recycled Plastics Part 2
You probably already know how many creative things are made from your plastic garbage from my previous post! So, let’s save the planet by using more of these cool products made from recycled plastics below! The ‘Get to the Shopper’ bag. What can be better than showing off a classy but sustainable shopping bag? You…