Less than one percent of water on Earth is found as fresh water in lakes and rivers. This water is vital to all land-living creatures. The world’s rivers have forever been a source of life in continental areas. They have…
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The taxonomy or classification of species was developed by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s. It is still used today by biologists. Taxonomy helps in understanding the relationship among species. It also helps one to understand and predict the alteration of ecosystems by natural forces (earthquakes, volcanic…
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The population explosion of the 20th century has dramatically increased the need for both food and water. The farming practices which were in large part responsible for this growth have supplied sufficient food so far but they are nearing their…
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It is almost impossible to imagine our fertile planet basking in the Sun’s heat, stripped bare of trees. Life would struggle to exist in such unfavorable atmospheric conditions; our familiar ecosystems becoming irreparably unbalanced. There is a finite balance between…
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As human beings water is the gift of life, and it should be plentiful in today’s modern society, however this is not the case. When a discussion is raised in regards to unclean water or water shortage many people will…
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The delivery of fresh water to those who need it is becoming increasingly important to an ever growing global population. In an ironic demonstration of karmic balance the benefits of plenty seem to be traded for the adverse environmental impacts…
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Desertification, mostly from anthropogenic causes, has been of monumental proportions in China. The estimates are that the vast amounts of desertification are producing dust storms that can cover the capital, Beijing, within a few years. Currently, the Spring monsoons create dust…
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There are various ocean habitats that the planet earth has. This is because the earth is only 29% land and 71% water. These habitats nurture specific living things and therefore allow them to grow and flourish. These organisms have the…
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It is generally agreed that water is the natural resource that is necessary and essential to the life of the creatures. Without out water, no creatures could resist and survive for a while. However, people around the world are not…
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Sustainable farming practices or sustainable agriculture refers to the ability to produce endless amounts of food without hurting the environment, or ecosystems. This practice needs to have a balance between agriculture, the environment, economics, animals and people. It is also…
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