Even though their ultimate goals might be similar, to save the eco-systems or the planet from destruction, not every environmental activist tries to achieve the goal in the same manner.There are hundreds of environmental groups around the world trying to preserve trees, protect animals, and reduce carbon emissions. By identifying the types of environmentalism that exist, you can figure out what kind of environmentalist you want to become.Types of … [Read more...]
Global Warming Myth? How to Combat Climate Change Deniers
As an eco-conscious individual, you know that global warming is a real threat to our environment, but there’s a good chance you know a handful of climate change deniers. Here are some tips on how to discuss global warming with people who don’t believe it’s real.If you’re like other environmentally conscious people, you might cringe when you overhear someone say that global warming is just a myth.Despite the years of scientific research that … [Read more...]
12 Hard Facts About Hurricanes and Their Environmental Impact
Scientists are discovering new facts about hurricanes every year, to help us better predict how these storms behave. Hurricanes are complicated storms that both damage and benefit local ecosystems, and researchers will need to study them to better understand their nature in the future.Although many people have heard about hurricanes, few people know many facts about hurricanes and how they form. There are several facts about hurricanes that can … [Read more...]
How to Teach Kids to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Teaching your kids about sustainable living is the key to making a positive difference. Here are some ways on how to teach kids to reduce, reuse, recycle. The average American disposes four pounds of trash on a daily basis. Waste is a significant problem that affects our atmosphere, the waterways, the plants, and even the fields. Fortunately, we can help make a difference by teaching your kids about the important process of reduce, reuse, … [Read more...]
Ten Great Earth Day Activities You and Your Kids Will Enjoy
There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day. To enjoy some great earth day activities, you should plan to visit a local park, teach children facts about nature, and learn about the importance of hurricanes and other natural events.Earth Day is a great time to teach your kids about the importance of the environment. But Earth Day activities should be fun, as well as informative. If you are interested in celebrating Earth Day with your children, … [Read more...]
Global Warming and Hurricanes: Is There a Connection?
In recent years, tropical storms, depressions and hurricanes dominated the news media like never before. Their intensity was stronger, their devastation, more widespread. Demolished buildings, power outages and deaths lay in their wake. The impression exists that hurricanes will progress to do even greater damage in the future. Is this all simply impression based on emotional reaction? Or is there hard evidence - backed up by scientific data - … [Read more...]
7 Worrying Amazon Rainforest Deforestation Facts
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most important natural resources in the entire world. It holds a wide variety of plants and wildlife that are waiting to be discovered by scientists. Many of these new species may prove to be quite useful in treating a variety of diseases and other ailments. Unfortunately, deforestation is destroying these beautiful habitats. The effects of this massive deforestation go much deeper than just the loss of … [Read more...]
9 Fascinating Coral Reef Ecosystem Facts
Coral reefs are absolutely integral to our environment. They provide food for fish that provide fishermen with bait that brings in the tuna harvest. Coral reefs shelter our shores. Furthermore, they provide breathtaking beauty for thousands of miles along the world's warm coasts. Yet we know so little about them and how the coral reef ecosystem really works. Here are nine very interesting coral reef ecosystem facts and the sad truth behind the … [Read more...]