One of the most severe environmental problems caused by human intervention in the natural environment is pollution, which harms the environment, makes the cultivation and consumption of natural resources impossible, causes ecological imbalances, and threatens human health. It is, therefore, essential to identify this problem to develop ways to deal with it. 1) Air Pollution…
Tag: Ecology
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…
Be Eco-friendly Without Drastically Changing your Life
We all know that human beings would never have existed if the earth was not created. Nevertheless, we are all set to destroy the planet and its resources faster than ever. The biggest problem is that a lot of people have that “ Oh well, by the time the planet is destroyed, I would probably…
Are Mangroves the Real Protector of the Coastal Nations?
Have you ever noticed those average height trees growing on the seashore? Those are mangroves, grown there to protect the sea level from rising. Found in mostly tropical and semi-tropical countries, these shrubs or small trees grow in coastal saline or brackish water. These trees are salt-tolerant trees and are adapted to live in harsh…
How Are Small Island Nations at Risk with Rising Sea Levels?
Imagine that there’s no beach in the future, there’s no island where you can enjoy the calmness and serenity that prevails. Well, this is actually happening with some island nations around the world. The rising sea level has increased so much that some islands are predicted to disappear in the next 30 years. Shocking it…
Ways to Reduce your Carbon Footprint
From the way you travel and consume food to your energy consumption and water usage, every of these activities have a huge impact on the environment. Reducing one’s carbon footprint is a great way to help reduce global carbon emissions. Here are 5 ways to start an ethical and green living: 1. Reducing air travel…
Light Pollution is Threatening Ecosystems
Light pollution has nothing to do with energy consumption or turning off the light when you leave a room. It is the loss of darkness due to our excessive needs for outdoor lighting. A darkness that is essential for the survival of thousands of nocturnal animals that wait for the night to start their ‘day’….
What is ecology ?
Ecology is the study of the interaction of all living organisms in the ecosystem. It studies the complexity of physical interactions among trees, plants, animals, humans and the smallest microorganisms under the earth – on how their behavior affects the atmosphere. Ecology helps us to interpret the world around us and can positively influence us…