Sustainability

WHERE DID EARTH’S OXYGEN COME FROM? A NEW STUDY HINTS AT AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE
Our research, published in Nature Geoscience, adds a tantalizing new possibility: that at least some of the Earth’s early oxygen came from a tectonic source via the movement and destruction of the Earth’s crust.
By Maxwell Kamanika3 years ago in Earth
About Intco Decor
Which materials are good for wall panels? The versatility of wall panels can be surprising. It is one of the most widely used and accepted ways to stylize and add character, texture, or even hide errors in a wall in interior design.
By intcodecor3 years ago in Earth
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps The majestic and amazing European Alps are a sight to see. What's not to love about this stunning region of the world, with its gleaming white peaks, bustling ski resorts, and small and endearing alpine towns? Nevertheless, the Alps can be a really strange—and occasionally creepy—place beneath the charm and fondue. There is more to the Alps than just hiking, skiing, and natural beauty. There are oddball festivals, eerie ghost and folk tales, and horrifying tourist sites. The peculiarities are so fascinating that they just keep coming! Consequently, what are the top ten wackiest things to encounter in the Alps, and where can you find them? Let's get started and learn more!
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature We are all familiar with the biological concept of "fight or flight," according to which an animal would either turn its back on an aggressor or flee from one. Nature responds to these dangers in some fascinating ways. The top 10 animals (plus one extra) with the most unusual defenses are listed below.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
How to Help Preserve Yellowstone National Park | Daniel Schwab Wyoming
You can make a difference in the long-term survival of Yellowstone by following proper environmental practices. One of the most important things that you can do is to treat the park, its forest, hydrothermal and geologic features, and its wildlife with respect. Here are some ways that you can help protect Yellowstone National Park.
By Daniel Schwab Wyoming3 years ago in Earth
Importance of Private Lands in Yellowstone | Daniel Schwab Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park has been an example of American conservation for 150 years. As the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone is celebrated, it reminds us of how far we have come with conservation, as well as where it needs to go next. When the park was established, there was a consensus that it, as well as other similar lands, should be protected. Roosevelt, Pinchot, Muir, and many others constructed this consensus over the decades to follow.
By Daniel Schwab Wyoming3 years ago in Earth
Plastic-Free Reading – Earth911
Plastic is one of the most pressing environmental problems we face today. It’s a factor in climate change and the primary culprit in forming the garbage gyres polluting the ocean. Microplastics bioaccumulate, presenting a looming threat whose impacts on human health remain unknown – which makes it especially scary for parents of small children. As individuals, we can try to break free of plastic pollution by eliminating single-use plastics, making sustainable fashion choices, and encouraging government action. But for such a ubiquitous material, most of us don’t have a very clear grasp on plastic. If you like to understand the how and why behind environmental issues, here’s a reading list on plastic.
By Orca.c3 years ago in Earth
5 COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HOME SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN SOUTH HARROW
We indeed receive an ample amount of questions and queries about security systems. Being a prominent security system installer in South Harrow, we respond to all of them professionally. Here are a few of the very commonly asked questions about security camera installation in South Harrow, alarm system installation in South Harrow, and more. We thought this question list might help you while deciding whether to consult a security system installer in South Harrow or you could do it yourself.
By AYS System3 years ago in Earth
REFORESTATION PLANS REQUIRE MORE THAN SAYING “PLANT MORE TREES”
Reforestation plans play a central role in global strategies to solve the climate crisis. Find out why simply getting millions of saplings into the ground doesn’t deliver long-term success.
By David Morton Rintoul3 years ago in Earth
Items You Should Never Throw Into Your Recycling Bin
We all feel it’s best to recycle anything whenever we can, even when we aren’t sure if something is recyclable. It’s common to throw all your waste bottles, plastics, garden waste, and household rubbish into recycling bins, thinking that the collectors will find a way to recycle them anyway.
By Paul's Rubbish Removal Sydney3 years ago in Earth
What I Miss Most about Qatar
What I Miss Most about Qatar In the early 80s, I spent almost as much time in Qatar as I spent at home in Virginia.
By Jerry Nelson3 years ago in Earth
The Dead and Homeless: Engines of Profit
To a certain subset of our population, the fact that nearly 90,000 rent-stabilized apartments in New York City are deliberately being left vacant while the number of people sleeping in the street balloons is not a glitch. It’s a feature. It’s the point.
By Remington Write3 years ago in Earth