Blog about the ecology of our planet
What is the slogan for Greenpeace? Let’s dream together, plan together and act together. What is Greenpeace mission statement? Greenpeace states its goal is to “ensure the ability of the Earth to nurture life in all its diversity” and focuses its campaigning on worldwide issues such as climate change, deforestation, overfishing, commercial whaling, genetic engineering, …
Healthy marine ecosystems are important for society since they provide services including food security, feed for livestock , raw materials for medicines, building materials from coral rock and sand, and natural defenses against hazards such as coastal erosion and inundation. Why is it important to protect marine ecosystems? Marine protected areas help protect important habitats …
When a plant or animal dies, it leaves behind energy and matter in the form of the organic compounds that make up its remains. Decomposers are organisms that consume dead organisms and other organic waste. They recycle materials from the dead organisms and waste back into the ecosystem. What organisms are responsible for recycling? Bacteria …
We place the wedged clay in heavy duty plastic bags and store about 25lbs in each bag. When you store clay in larger amounts it doesn’t dry out as quickly giving longer shelf life. Additional Clay Recycling Information: There is no limit to how many times you can reclaim clay. Can you reuse clay that …
With total global emissions currently around 50 billion tonnes of CO2-eq, dairy emissions equate to about 3.4% – almost double the impact of aviation (1.9%). How does milk contribute to climate change? Dairy production has a considerable effect on climate change due to emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane, nitrous oxide, and carbon dioxide. …
Climate change has many consequences for plants, be it heat waves, increased flooding, or droughts. Besides these knock‐on effects of global warming, rising carbon dioxide concentrations and temperatures directly affect plant growth, reproduction, and resilience. How does the climate affect the plants? Climate change causes warmer summer temperatures and inconsistent precipitation patterns. These environmental alterations …
Tree planting and man-made forests are examples of deep ecology. Humans may plant trees to conserve the environment, prevent soil erosion, and providing habitat for other organisms. Aquaculture including fish farming allows for the conservation of aquatic species and may be seen as an example of deep ecology. What is deep ecology? deep ecology, environmental …
RECYCLABLE (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary. Is recycle a verb or adjective? Definition of recycle (Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to pass again through a series of changes or treatments: such as. a : to process (something, such as liquid body waste, glass, or cans) in order to regain material …
Greenpeace Fund Inc, is a separate non-profit organization set up to continue the vital work of Greenpeace by increasing public awareness through research and education. We are the leading independent environmental organization in the world, and accept no money from governments or corporations. Does Greenpeace make a profit? In order to advocate effectively and maintain …
Climate. One of the most significant influences on vernacular architecture is the macro climate of the area in which the building is constructed. Buildings in cold climates invariably have high thermal mass or significant amounts of insulation. How does climate affect vernacular architecture? Climatic factors such as rain, wind, humidity and sunlight in the region, …