Flowers are not just pleasing to the eyes and have good scents. Behind their spectacular cloak of beauty, they hide dangerous weapons in the form of poisons, toxins, or allergens, agents that can be lethal to any human being. In this article, we will talk about the most poisonous flowers on the planet. Besides, many of them are…
Category: Ecology and Environment
Acid Rain – the Hidden Enemy
According to the U.S. EPA, acid rain is a mixture of both dry and wet deposits that rains down from our atmosphere. These rains contain particles that are both moist and dry. They also contain very high percentages of sulfuric and nitric acids. To be classified explicitly as acid rain, there must also be dry…
Climate Change – How Agriculture Has Adapted With This Change?
Climate change (CC) is one of the most important global environmental problems. Climate change has significant impacts on the most vulnerable communities. Given its characteristics, agriculture can be considered one of the most affected sectors and the most vulnerable to climate change. The sensitivity and susceptibility of agriculture to the variations in climate parameters are…
Most Dangerous Insects on the Planet (Part Two)
This article is the continuation of the first part of the most dangerous insects on the planet. Black-Legged Tick (Ixodes Scapularis) The Black-Legged Tick is a common species of mite in the United States. It has a reddish body with markings on the back. Besides, the male is slightly smaller than the females, and its…
Most Dangerous Insects on the Planet (Part One)
Are you scared of insects? There are millions of species of insects throughout the world, and all play a fundamental role in balancing life and nature. Many are harmless, but others are extremely dangerous and can cause a slow and painful death to their victims. In this article, we share a list of the most…
Let’s Know More About Permafrost – Part 1
Nature is always surprising, and it withholds so many secrets that still make it a wonder when discovered. Most people don’t know about it, but permafrost exists and is present almost everywhere on the planet. If you didn’t know what permafrost is about, then read on to know everything about it. Permafrost is when the…
Forest Fires: Characteristics, Causes and Consequences
One of the fears that rear its head in many warm regions as summer begins is forest fires. Last year, we witnessed two of the largest forest fires globally, one in the Amazon and one in Australia, two huge lungs, and home to countless unique plant and animal species. Let’s look at their main characteristics…
5 Environmentally Harmful Factors
Humans are just animals, just like any other species. We may be more intelligent than most, but we are still flesh and blood, and our environment is essential. We can only be healthy and satisfied when everything around us is in balance. Unfortunately, there are many things that some of us live close to that…
Windiest Places From Around the World
With its nickname “The Windy City,” you’d probably think Chicago would be at the top of the list of windiest cities. However, it turns out that there are many windy cities globally – including many cities that are much windier than Chicago! At the top of the list of windiest cities in the world is…
5 Simple Steps to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
Do you want to contribute to fashion and a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle? Follow these very concrete steps one by one to make a change and put the values that move you into action. Not only will this simple method help you rethink your connection with your clothes, but it will also enable you…