I have never heard of hailstones being called “the white plague” and was absolutely horrified by what I have discovered whilst researching this topic. “Hailstones, the size of baseballs!” I just cannot comprehend how frightening this must have been,or be….
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After a fire in the California chaparral, the cycle of life continues. Some plants, like chamise, sprout quickly from their low crowns. Others, like the twisted Bishop pine, spread their seeds on land now free from competition. From a human…
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In Europe, until about the end of the 13th century AD, the climate appears to have been consistently mild and warm. Harvests were good, and in Britain and Scandinavia, farmers were able to cultivate land at altitudes where they cannot…
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Schistosomiasis is an infection of humans caused by a parasitic trematode worm. There are three main species causing the infection. Schistosoma haematobium is endemic to Africa and the Middle East. Schistosoma mansonii occurs in the Caribbean, South America, Africa and…
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Since the 1900, the temperature of the earth has risen by about 0.7C. (Nggieng, Global warming Apa dan Mengapa) This rising is significant as it affects the polar ice cap and can cause the sea level to rise. The direct…
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Acid rain makes gardening more difficult. But in general, acid rain pollutes the earth and renders the earth unsuitable for habitation. For land to be habitable to animal and vegetation its ratio of minerals and acid producing particles must be…
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A sustainable enviornment is a complicated issue which needs a macro and micro definition, as well as a look into ancient societies, pre human existence, and how humans have changed the natural order of the earth. Human beings are part…
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Hazardous materials are those substances – chemical, biological or physical – that have the ability to cause harm to people, animals and or the environment. A hazardous material can be a serviceable material which is often found in the home,…
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Invasive species are also called alien species. These are life forms that are not indigenous or naturally present in a biome or habitat. They can be introduced by natural causes, such as floods, winds or forced migration during natural disasters….
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The best tips to save energy, just like the best tips to stay fit, are life-style changes. It is our habits and our programmed psychological barriers that keep us from aligning ourselves with nature. Meanwhile our natural affinity to preserve…
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