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Should governments take more responsibility for the environment?
WEBMay 8, 2018 · Global reach. Many people are arguing for governments to take more responsibility for the environment. While there’s always an opposing side, there are some good reasons to hold the government to higher levels of accountability regarding climate change. Read on for some reasons governments can make a bigger impact if they take more action to ...
Understanding Milankovitch cycles - The Ecologist
WEBJun 5, 2019 · Milankovitch cycles are orbital variations that affect the seasonal and geographic distribution of solar radiation, influencing climate change over thousands to hundreds of thousands of years. The positive feedback loop is the enhancement of albedo and cooling due to reduced solar radiation in the summer in the northern hemisphere.
Rising pollution is endangering species - The Ecologist
WEBOct 4, 2019 · The web page reports on a study that shows how climate change, pollution and human actions have caused 318 animal extinctions and threatened 7,522 species worldwide. It also reveals which countries have experienced the most animal extinction and endangerment over the past decade.
Without its rainforest, the Amazon will turn to desert
WEBMar 2, 2015 · The biotic pump theory suggests that the Amazon rainforest generates convection that drives the global circulation of air and rainfall. Without the forest, the interior of the Amazon could become as dry as the Negev desert, according to the theory.
The impacts of 'eco-tourism' - The Ecologist
WEBJan 18, 2019 · Eco-tourism can benefit local communities, cultures and environments, but also pose negative effects such as habitat destruction, wildlife exploitation and cultural distortion. Learn how to plan a sustainable vacation that respects the environment and supports conservation efforts.
The truth about peat moss - The Ecologist
WEBJan 25, 2013 · Peat moss is a natural, organic resource that can be harvested sustainably from peat bogs, which are vital wetland ecosystems. Learn how the Canadian peat industry is committed to responsible management, restoration and conservation of peatlands, and how peat moss benefits the soil and the environment.
The failures of animal testing - The Ecologist
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Animal testing is often exaggerated and inaccurate in the media, leading to false hopes and cruelty. Cruelty Free International argues for more effective and humane methods of testing that respect animal rights and human health.
Why is it so hard to get people to switch to renewable energy?
WEBMar 13, 2018 · This article explores the barriers and misconceptions that prevent people from adopting renewable energy sources at home. It covers the costs, the installation, the reliability and the environmental benefits of solar, wind and geothermal power.
Spiritual Ecology: 10 Practices to Reawaken the Sacred ... - The …
WEBJul 17, 2017 · A book review of Spiritual Ecology: 10 Practices to Reawaken the Sacred in Everyday Life by Vaughan-Lee and Hart. The review explores how the book offers practical ways to cultivate a relationship of care and maintenance with the material world, and how this can nourish activism and soul.