Conscientious ecosystem management is vital to the survival of the earth’s environment. Marine life, deserts, rain forests, oceans, and coral reefs all rely on the management of ecosystems to maintain their survival. Plants, insect, animals and bacteria all play a role in a principle called the circle of life. If just one of these becomes extinct, then the earth’s life-support system becomes compromised
If, like many people, you are unsure how much of an effect global warming has on our planet, or even on the area where you live, here are some facts that you may not even be aware of. There is significant evidence of global warming all around us, and the signs that you can recognize will help you to make informed decisions about how you and your family can conserve the earth’s energy resources.
The affluent multinationals out there with all sorts of money invested in the fuels that are slowly killing us, have a stake in demoting Global Warming as a problem. Here are some global warming myths that you might hear from the evil and the ignorant alike.
Most people realize that the earth’s temperatures are getting warmer and warmer, but what does this really mean and how does the greenhouse effect factor into the extreme climate change
Human life is dependent on ecosystem services for the basics of life such as clean air, clean water and the production of food.
When handled and sorted properly, consumer electronics e-waste is a valuable source of secondary raw materials. However, they are also a major contributor of toxins and carcinogens when clumsily treated
As the need for alternative forms of energy increases, the need for cost effective alternatives increases as well and cost is one of the biggest concerns that most nations have with alternative energy resources. The majority of alternatives have relatively high start-up and maintenance costs, which can make them unsuitable as a cost effective energy source.
For environmentally conscious homeowners, sun energy is a way to take advantage of a renewable resource while reducing their utility bills. Solar home systems require an investment up front, but the payoff on saved fuel expenses and reduced use of fossil fuels is priceless. Read on to discover some of the pros and cons of residential solar power systems.
When drinking mountain water, or while eating wild blueberries, you probably do not think about how these things came about. Actually, a natural ecosystem is usually responsible for the water you drink or food you eat. Ecosystems provide “ecosystem services” that are the main cause of agricultural growth and many other processes that benefit humans.
Even though you probably do not think twice about waste collection and disposal, it has turned into a key environmental matter over recent years. It becomes an issue when landfills start running out of space and new locations are required to house the rubbish.