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Depths of The Sea
Walking by the shore The water is taunting It's calling you You get in There is a point where you have to swim Swim to go further
By Sharing Randomly4 years ago in Earth
The Russian Researchers Who Weren't as Eagle Eyed as they Should Have Been
I love a funny story. We all like to think we are smarter than the average bear, but sometimes we get it wrong, spectacularly wrong.
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Earth
What's next for Omicron and the pandemic, according to a former CDC director?
Covid reminded us on Thanksgiving morning that neither death nor mutations take vacations. And, as the virus grows stronger, a pandemic of pandemic tiredness erodes our capacity to halt it. Border closures, stock market drops, and a communal sigh of relief followed the discovery of the Omicron variety. Will the epidemic ever end?
By Prasad Madusanka Herath4 years ago in Earth
Ranking the Birds in My Garden
It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s muddy. Sun is a vague memory. Most of the interesting birds have flapped off to somewhere less miserable for the winter, and I don’t blame them.
By Alex Cooper4 years ago in Earth
Changing The Urban Design Of Cities For Health: The Superblock Model
we talked to Natalie Müller and Mark Nievenhuisen about the superblock model and how changing the shape of the city could affect health, climate, and more. Barcelona Superblock is a new planning and transportation system designed to free up public space, reduce traffic congestion, promote sustainable mobility and livelihood, green cities, and reduce climate change. We have explored the health implications of using this urban model in Barcelona.
By Oli4 years ago in Earth
Source, Migration And Toxicology Of Microplastics In Soil
These findings underscore the need to focus on further research into the potential dangers associated with the presence of MNP contaminants in the root zone, plant invasion, or adverse effects on the soil microbiome. Indeed, levels of microplastic pollution in the soil near various landfills can be an important research topic that needs to be considered. Lack of adequate systems for integrating landfills or faulty / waste landfills in different countries can cause environmental problems due to the reduction of leachate, which carries small plastics made of plastic waste into the ground.
By Oli4 years ago in Earth
Environmental Impact Of Estrogens On Human, Animal And Plant Life: A Critical Review
Two recent international reviews of endocrine disorders (ED) in wildlife and humans (Bergman et al. Objectives In this review, we examine the natural effect of estrogens, highlighting their release from polluted water sources, their absorption, degradation, and physiological effects on the ecosystem .). In this article, we have reviewed the most relevant books on the various types of plastics produced, hazardous chemical components, common disposal methods, and the harmful effects of these components in the air, water, soil, organisms, and human health, i.e. various disposal methods.
By Oli4 years ago in Earth
The Colour of Nature
There are various individuals featured in this story. The first is a catalyst for the tale, a victim of circumstance and a life which may never have gotten a chance to exist. A voice that may never have spoken, a heart that may never have soared.
By Andrew Kyle 4 years ago in Earth
Elephant Psychology
It is said that Elephants never forget. But the more we know about this giant animal, we come to know that this memory power is only one of the incredible qualities of it. That's why elephants are some of the most social, creative and benevolent creatures of the earth.
By Tanvir Rashik Shafim 4 years ago in Earth
Hydrogen will help transition to a cleaner energy future
As I predicted in my article of Nov 11, 2021, The UN COP26 Climate Summit in the UK Will help build momentum but it will disappoint many, the UN Conference was overshadowed by the realization that governments would not agree to act quickly enough to stop global warming. As I explained, the COP26 would build good momentum towards a greener future but would not gain the Government commitments needed to reach zero net emission by 2050. Progress however should be applauded, among the most concrete achievements, the following are the most notable: a) The G20 committed to stop financing of international coal powerplants; b) The Global Methane Pledge Initiative was supported by over 100 countries to reduce by 30% methane emission by 2030 (Methane as 80 times more global warming power than CO2); and c) The top forest countries in the world agreed to stop deforestation by 2025. As I take stock of what happened at the Cop26, and analyze the plans for the COP28 (In Cairo, Egypt) and Cop29 (In Abhu-Dabi, UAE), I share my thoughts about Green Hydrogen, as I believe it is the most viable alternative source for a cleaner energy future.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Earth
The End of Parking Lots
“It’s no secret in the development world that parking lots are just land banks just waiting to be turned into something else…” Eric Scharnhorst, Data Scientist at Parking Mill
By Eric Carlson4 years ago in Earth
Corona virus or Covid 19
virus Introduction: No matter how arrogant steps have been taken by man to become strong in the name of science, various natural calamities like earthquakes, storms etc. have made people stand in front of helplessness. The last plague of nature is to remind man that man is a child to nature. Cholera, dengue, malaria, AIDS, cancer and other deadly diseases have been ruling the world since ancient times despite the skyrocketing advances in medical science. And the latest addition to this list is the corona or covid 19 that is the terror of the world today.
By Bijan Mondal4 years ago in Earth