Most of us have spent time in the forest, in the mountains, or a dessert. But how many of us have spent time underground on the earth, visiting the depths of nature? Not many people have had the chance to explore a cave and see stalactites and stalagmites, or the mysterious creatures that live in…
Category: Ecology and Environment
Easy Steps to Go Green For Beginners
Our environment is in a severe crisis that many Americans are unaware of! Droughts are destroying our food system, hurricanes are becoming larger and more numerous, and peak oil consequences are on the horizon. But if you are like me, you also see that there is hope in the world. More people are beginning to…
All About Renewable Energies
Renewable energy refers to energy generated from natural resources that are replenished in the normal course. Solar Energy, wind energy, tidal energy, etc., as well as energy extracted from biomass and biofuels, fall in this category. We shall briefly look at the significant renewable energy systems: Solar Energy Wind energy Tidal (Wave) Power Biomass …
How Does Climate Change Affect You?
These days, climate change is talked or written about in almost every aspect of our lives. But how many people understand what climate change is, and how it affects us now and will affect us in the future? Does anyone read this not know that the temperature of the planet is steadily rising? This is…
The Wonders of Structured Water
Have you heard of structured water? A naturally occurring phenomenon is said to provide better nutrient uptake and oxygen supply, among other things. But is that true? Thanks to Dr. Gerald Pollack and other scientists’ work, a lot of research has been done on structured water over the last few decades. Here we explain it all! …
The Most Polluting Industries for the Planet
There’s no doubt that industries play a significant role in the damage done to the earth. They are responsible for 2/3rds of the pollution that led to climate change. Besides, not only does such pollution negatively affect the environment, but it is also hazardous to human health! Below are some examples of pollution that large…
The Dangers of Floods
A flood can be a dangerous experience, whether it’s confined to your basement or a large-scale weather event. Large-scale flooding carries the obvious risk of drowning, but even smaller home floods can result in dangerous electrical hazards and contamination risks. A flood situation puts you at risk for electrocution if you make physical contact with…
Let’s Know More About Indoor Pollution
When most people think of the word “pollution,” they picture smog in the air in a busy city. But indoor air pollution is sometimes even more dangerous than outdoor pollution. There are all sorts of things that can be responsible for indoor air pollution. The gases emitted by heating equipment, the fibers of dust and…
6 Consequences of Not Recycling
It is common to find information about the benefits of recycling in our daily lives. We know what we as humans gain from it and at the same time what the environment and planetary balance gain from it. However, we rarely stop to point out what could happen to the world if we do not…
The Mariana Trench: Exploring the Deepest Part of the World
We all know that Mount Everest is a tremendous hiking challenge due to its insanely high altitude. But can you imagine a place so deep that even the world’s highest mountain would fit in it, and there would still be room for another mountain of over two thousand meters high? Yes, it does exist and…