Advocacy
Spring Cleaning: Unveiling the Marvels and Curiosities of Nature
Ah, it's that season again - spring cleaning! You gather your duster and brush to dispose of those countless spider webs on your windows. However, this time, as you advance externally, you notice some oddly shaped mud stuck under the roof and the yard. What are these strange structures? It suddenly occurs to you that these must be mud dauber wasp homes. You might be thinking there's a multitude of them around with so many homes being one next to the other. Luckily, mud dauber wasps are solitary creatures. Those numerous small mud cottages are filled with paralyzed insects, sometimes even up to 500 bugs can be caught in these nests, awaiting the wasp's young to hatch.
By Thene van Schalkwyk3 years ago in Earth
Exoplanets vs. Earth: A Size Comparison
The Smooth Manner world is filled with an incredible number of outsider universes, and scientists have proactively confirmed the existence of over 5,000 of them. These exoplanets, as they are called, come in various sizes, including some as small as Kepler 37b. This tiny planet is even smaller than Mercury, the smallest planet in our local planetary group. Kepler 37b is just slightly larger than our Moon, and despite its size, it is located 208 light-years away from Earth, revolving around a star slightly smaller and cooler than our Sun.
By Thene van Schalkwyk3 years ago in Earth
Environment Justice and Social Inequality
The air hung heavy over the dilapidated neighborhood of Greenwood, a place where dreams were suffocated by toxic fumes and promises evaporated like mirages. For the residents, it was a daily struggle to survive amidst the towering smokestacks and the acrid stench that permeated their lives.
By Olusegun Ajibode3 years ago in Earth
Climate Change Impact on Economic Development in Vulnerable African Countries
Climate change is an ever-growing global concern that poses significant challenges to the economies of developing African countries. Despite contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions, these nations bear the brunt of climate change's devastating impacts. From extreme weather events to water scarcity and agricultural disruptions, the effects of climate change on economic development are evident. This article examines the unique challenges faced by developing African countries, explores the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on their economies, and emphasizes the urgent need for global cooperation and support to address these disparities.
By Chela Kikwai3 years ago in Earth
Hope in the Shadows:
In the dense, remote rainforests of the Amazon, where ancient trees formed a majestic canopy overhead, lived Dr. Sarah Turner, a dedicated wildlife researcher. Her passion for the natural world had driven her deep into the heart of the jungle, where she devoted her life to studying and conserving endangered species. But it was a fateful discovery that would forever change her life.
By Alhassan Salia Hamidu3 years ago in Earth
The Green Revolution:
In the heart of the countryside, where golden fields once swayed in the breeze, now lay the barren land of the Williamson family farm. For generations, the Williamson's had tilled the soil, relying on conventional farming methods that had brought them prosperity in the past. But as the years passed, the effects of climate change took a toll, bringing drought and soil degradation that threatened to decimate the farm.
By Alhassan Salia Hamidu3 years ago in Earth
The Winds of Change:
In a not-so-distant future, the world was reeling from the undeniable effects of climate change. The once familiar landscapes had morphed into unrecognizable territories, leaving communities torn apart. In the midst of this turmoil, one family faced the harsh reality of the changing world head-on.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Earth
