WHAT IS HABITAT CONSERVATION? Habitat conservation means protecting the places where things on earth live. A habitat is a place where a certain animal, plant, or other living thing lives. These places are important to keep healthy and fix when they are hurt. Without habitats, many plants and animals [...]
WHAT IS SICK BUILDING SYNDROME? Sick building syndrome is a term that describes a wide range of undefined symptoms that people have when they live in a building. It is mostly because of how much time you spend in a building. Poor air quality inside a building can also [...]
WHAT IS HYDROLOGY? Hydrology is the study of water from a scientific standpoint. It includes the study of water's occurrence, properties, circulation, and distribution on, beneath, and above the earth's surface. Hydrologists are scientists who specialize in the study of hydrology. IMPORTANCE OF HYDROLOGY Water [...]
WHAT IS OCEAN ACIDIFICATION? Ocean acidification is the process by which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, thus decreasing the ocean’s pH. The ocean absorbs up to one-third of the carbon dioxide (CO2) in the earth's atmosphere. FACTS ABOUT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION Ocean acidification [...]
WHAT IS THE WILDLIFE TRADE? It is called the "wildlife trade" when people trade and sell living or dead wild animals and plants. This practice has a direct effect on biodiversity and also has an effect on wildlife. WILDLIFE TRADE FACTS People have been selling [...]
Why Are Coral Reefs Important? At first look, you may think you’re looking at a lump of colorful rocks. But, these are not rocks. These eye-catching figures are coral reefs! Found in oceans all over the world, coral reefs are home to many types of sea animals. Not only [...]
Ocean Dead Zones The ocean is an important part of our ecosystem. It produces most of the oxygen we breathe. It’s also very important for our economy, providing food for many people around the globe. That’s why ocean dead zones are a serious threat to everyone. [...]
Walking is an excellent way to stay fit and healthy. In fact, walking has been proven to be one of the best ways to lose weight because it burns calories. It also helps keep you in shape by improving your cardiovascular system and strengthening your muscles. [...]
What is Avian Flu? Avian flu, also known as avian influenza or bird flu, is a viral disease that primarily affects birds. The virus can be transmitted between different species of birds, but it also can spread from birds to humans. In some cases, the virus can mutate and [...]
What is Carbon Absorption? Carbon absorption, or carbon sequestration, is the capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. This process occurs naturally through photosynthesis in plants and algae, which absorb CO2 from the air and convert it into organic matter. In addition to photosynthesis, carbon absorption [...]
Why Eat Crickets? Crickets are small insects with flat bodies and sphere-shaped heads. The insect is a favorite snack for reptiles and large insects and is edible to humans. Why should you eat crickets? You might think crickets are gross but they aren’t. These little bugs pack lots of [...]
A carbon credit is a permit that a company buys. This permit lets the company make a set amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas. Each credit gives them permission to release one ton of harmful gas into the environment. That’s the same amount of carbon that you [...]
Why Sustainable Energy Is Important Have you ever flipped on your light switch and wondered where that power came from? Or, maybe you’ve taken a bath and begun to question where the water starts. Also, where does it go after you’re done? For hundreds of years, our world has [...]
WHY INVASIVE SPECIES ARE A PROBLEM Invasive species are a threat to the environment. They can alter biodiversity and may also contribute to the destruction of entire ecosystems. WHAT IS AN INVASIVE SPECIES? An invasive species is any living plant, animal, or parasite that is [...]
WHAT IS A VULNERABLE SPECIES? A vulnerable species is any kind of species that is at risk of becoming endangered, and eventually extinct. Often, species are vulnerable because they have lost their homes. Vulnerable species have a steady drop in population over time. These species need the circumstances threatening [...]
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