Nature
The lost lands of the Ice age.
At the end of the last glacial period, commonly known as the Ice Age, between 20 and 10 thousand years ago an extremely large area of land around the margins of the continents was flooded by rising sea levels. These lands spanned an area of approximately 10 million square kilometres, and some were very important habitats for wildlife and migration routes for populations of early humans. In a number of cases current island land masses such as the British Isles, some of the Japanese islands, and a number of islands in present day Indonesia were connected to their neighbouring continents.
By Vince Woodward4 years ago in Earth
Why should I trim or remove a tree?
Common Reasons for Tree Removal Trees are a beautiful and beneficial part of the world around us. Many homeowners appreciate their trees and do all they can to keep them healthy. However, in spite of the most determined efforts, there are cases where trees should be removed. This article explains some of the most common circumstances that require tree removal.
By Kris Chislett4 years ago in Earth
Stop Bad Mouthing Sharks
Shark attacks are something many people fear when they go to the beach, surf, or scuba dive. The fear of the large jaws with multiple rows of teeth which can easily bite off a limb swarms the minds of people. Many might believe that sharks are out to get humans just like many movies show. Jaws was the kickstart to this fear. The four-movie series movie has the shark coming back to attach again and again. Sharks are marine animals which travel thousands of miles each year. The Great White Shark is even said to travel up to 50 miles per day. It’s very rare for a shark to attack again as they are continously moving. Most sharks cannot stop moving or they would die. If they do not have water moving through their gills they are unable to breath.
By Briar Rose4 years ago in Earth
An Urban Farmer’s Plea for Insect Pollinator Conservation . Top Story - April 2022. Created with: National Geographic.
Bees get all the credit. Don’t get me wrong. I love bees (and so do my plants). But there’s a bigger picture — one my plants understand more than anyone. We have to recognize all the other insect pollinators out there, too.
By Farmer Nick4 years ago in Earth
5 UK Food Gardeners To Watch
I can only imagine how jealous my ancestors would have been at the wealth of information we now have with the internet. While books are a vital resource I think everyone should have (especially since the likely-hood of cyber attacks are more and more common) being able to watch a specialised video about how to grow potatoes, tomatoes or rainbow chard is a massive time saver. So many of us are visual learners. I certainly am! While I am a huge reader, nothing makes information "click" faster in my brain than seeing it. So with that in mind, today I wanted to recommend five UK You Tube channels on gardening to help speed up the learning curve to food self sufficiency. All of the following suggestions are linked, so just click on the name, sit back and enjoy soaking in the wealth of information.
By A Very English Prepper 4 years ago in Earth
The Undeveloped Country: The Food and Farming Sector
The agro sector is one of the most complex and fascinating in the world. It is a complex system with many interconnected parts, and it is particularly sensitive to changes in market conditions and government policies. The rise of the world’s largest pesticide industry, which dramatically increased the competition for agricultural products, has also played a part. The focus on the agro sector has grown over the last few decades, and it is still being developed.
By Asif Subhan4 years ago in Earth
How To Help Save the Bees. Top Story - April 2022.
Honeybees are important to the health of crops and global food security. They contribute to the productivity of many crops and can provide additional income for farmers. Bees are also known to pollinate various crops. These little insects are important to the food crops we rely on and are in danger of disappearing unless we can support them.
By Candice Galek4 years ago in Earth
