Chernobyl – the world’s worst nuclear disaster revisited

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The Chernobyl disaster is the worst recorded nuclear power plant disaster.

Covid-19 – a blessing for pangolins?

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Pangolins are the world’s most trafficked mammals, but there is evidence that they were the source of the new coronavirus – which could end the trade.

New geochemical tool reveals origin of Earth's nitrogen.

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Researchers have used a new geochemical tool to shed light on the origin of nitrogen and other volatile elements on Earth, which may also prove useful as a way to monitor the activity of volcanoes.

Nature’s Blueprint

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An economy is an ecosystem, with we humans as its species.

Polar bears are getting thinner and having fewer cubs. Melting sea ice is to blame

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The impact of the climate crisis is becoming more and more obvious to humans and their animal neighbors. But among all species, polar bears might be some of the hardest hit.

Flying into Danger

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You may have heard a lot of people talking and writing about solutions to the world environmental, But do you ever wonder why still the relentless environmental slide goes on?

What is a carbon footprint?

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You can't control everything, but being conscious of your carbon footprint helps.

Analyzing the Impacts of Climate Change on Environmental Migration

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Indigenous peoples are often the worst affected by climate change and come on top of a long history of discrimination and the legacy of colonization.

Acid Rain: Causes, effects and solutions

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Acid rain affects nearly every biotic and abiotic thing.

GMOs - environmental concerns

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There are many environmental concerns about GMO crops.

What Are the Main Types of Habitat Loss?

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Habitat loss—due to destruction, fragmentation, or degradation of habitat—is the primary threat to the survival of wildlife.

Environmental Consequences of Australia’s Fires

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Wild fires burnt hundreds of thousands of hectares and destroyed hundreds of properties in Australia with some life losses.

Nuclear explained

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Nuclear power and the environment

Contact Lenses; Surprising Source of Pollution

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Eight million tonnes of plastic enter the sea every year, enough to circle the world four times over.

Why are Wetlands Important?

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Wetlands provide numerous beneficial services for people and for fish and wildlife.

Desalination Plants and the Promise of Unlimited Drinking Water

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Large parts of the world population have experienced drastic water shortages. But companies like GivePower and their highly advanced desalination plants are about to change that!

Ocean Acidification; Negative impacts on Marine life

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Seas are getting more acidic and that is a key impact of today’s climate crisis.

Health and Environmental Effects of Ozone Layer Depletion

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Ozone layer depletion increases the amount of UVB that reaches the Earth’s surface.

Environmental Consequences of Fishing Practices

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One of the chief consequences of industrial fishing is that some species have been overfished to the point of near extinction.

Ecological Habitat and Niche; what’s The Difference?

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Every species has a definite place in its ecosystem. The presence of a species is an important element in an ecosystem, affecting many other elements.