Air conditioning is on the rise, but it is often being questioned for its impact on our health and the environment. Is it dangerous and should we be wary of it? An air conditioner can release refrigerants that are responsible for the increase in greenhouse gases. Indeed, these fluids have a strong warming power evaluated…
5 Simple Ways Manufacturing Businesses Can Contribute to Protecting the Environment
The effort of reducing negative environmental impact by adopting eco-friendly solutions is called “going green”. “Going green” has been a popular discussion topic for the last decade and is crucial for manufacturing companies to be successful. It involves taking measures such as reducing utility costs, starting recycling and reusing procedural programs and buying products and…
5 Interesting Facts About Ants
Ants are one of the most widespread insects found in homes and almost anywhere else. These minuscule insects are a subject of continuous study by scientists and entomologists. Here are 4 interesting facts about these fascinating creatures. 1. Ants Are Old as Dinosaurs Archaeologists estimate that ants have been on earth since the mid cretaceous…
Why Are Ants Important for Our Ecosystem?
It’s hardly a surprise that ants are among the most abundant insects on earth. There is approximately one quadrillion of them, with more than 10,000 species, and they outnumber humans by a factor of almost 1.5 million to 1! As much as we despise them, ants have an essential role in our ecosystem. Here are…
The Effects of Oil Spillage
As per Wikipedia, oil spills is the release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially the marine ecosystem, due to human activity. It is considered as a form of pollution and marine oil spills is often termed to describe this problem. Oil spills have a number of effects on the environment and economy, we…
Effects of Smog on the Environment
One thing that is affecting almost everyone in the world is smog. According to Wikipedia, smog is an intense air pollution that was coined in the 20th century. It is a combination of the words smoke and fog, because of its opacity and odor. This kind of visible air pollution is composed of nitrogen oxides,…
5 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint.
Climate change is a tremendous global threat facing humanity. The global temperature increase, the rising sea levels, the retreat of glaciers can all have devastating consequences, endangering human beings, and the earth’s flora and fauna. However, we can make a difference by decreasing our greenhouse gas emissions. Here are five simple ways to reduce your…
Climate Change and Its Effects on Poverty
17th October is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, and the theme this year is “Acting together to empower children, their families, and communities to end poverty.” We all are aware that poverty is an abomination of the human race. Some people who are still struggling to lead a life without the need…
A Regrettable Reality: Ecological Crime Mafias
There is now a new form of crime in the mafia network: environmental crime. It is particularly true in the United States, France, Belgium, Ukraine, Madagascar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and China. That illicit trafficking is leading to the massive destruction of both fauna and flora – a crime against nature. Unfortunately, the penal arsenal…
Stressed Out? Here’s How Nature Can Help to Relieve Stress
Are you feeling stressed? Chances are you spend a lot more time indoors, hunched over your phone or tapping away at your laptop than you do basking outside. The constant buzzing of people, heavy traffic and overcrowded places in our everyday life can become mentally depleting and cause stress. Hanging out in nature or finding…