Reducing Fuel Consumption Most of the cars that are used across the world are powered by fossil fuels and we know that greenhouse gases are released when fossil fuels are burnt. Even though there are many emission norms that have been put out by governments for vehicles, there are still emissions that are released from Read more
Environmental Sustainability Sustainability refers to preserving something that is dying out fast. The term environment sustainability was coined to represent the rising pressure on our natural reserves and environmental elements. This pressure is a direct result of rapid urbanization and economic development. With cities and industrial areas spreading its territory, we have lost almost 80% Read more
There is a lot of emphasis being given to the use of green and environmentally friendly products. Not only do industries need to stop polluting the atmosphere, we can also take up small initiatives to stop the pollution and the influence of harmful chemicals in our lives as well as the food and the air Read more
Wind Power Using wind power is the alternative energy solution that is growing at a very rapid rate in recent years and it is considered to be ideal in places where solar power systems may not function to their ability because of the lack of sunlight. Wind power had been used in the early centuries Read more
Effects of Debris Flow The environment is perhaps the greatest gift that was given to man; from it man has found material such as wood, food and shelter, these and many more have been found on the environment which has promoted the quality of life that man has been able to lead in many parts Read more
Keeping Nature Safe For some people nature is a theoretical concept that is not rooted in the reality of living. However for other people nature is all about living. When we see the hungry lioness hunting down a resentful buffalo, we know that nature is at work. Those with a religious inclination have used Read more
Nature and the Next Generation When one critically examines the way that we are using nature today, the future does not look bright at all. There is an insidious entry of people whose main interest is in advancing the concept of selfish capitalism. Everything and everyone must be exploited in the name of capitalism Read more
Classifying Nature The programming on televisions tends to leave us with the impression that nature is all about the battles for survival that wild animals face. We forget to look at nature as a natural resource that needs to be protected at all costs. There are a number of things that collectively form the concept Read more
Planning for the Preservation of Nature There has to be some sort of planning process if nature is to be protected from the ravages of constant usage. The planning is normally undertaken at national level with the involvement of central government and other organizations. Normally what happens is that the people concerned will have a Read more
A Career in Nature As the public focus moves onto the protection of the environment there are many opportunities for eh development of a career in nature studies. This does not mean that one has to settle for working in the zoo at all times. There are specific careers that are to do with research Read more
Eighteen feet below the surface of the Earth lied the World’s Largest Uncut Diamond. That was until 1905 when it was discovered in Pretoria, South Africa. Before being cut, it was 3,106-carats! The diamond, nicknamed the ‘Cullinan’, was cut into nine large stones and about 100 small stones. The largest cut stone, known as ‘First Read more