This list, compiled by The Blacksmith Institute, shows not only the world’s most polluted cities, but also demonstrates the various ways in which cities are polluted. The Institute recognizes that, in terms of air quality, 16 of the 20 most polluted cities are in China (according to The World Bank), but only includes one Chinese [...]
Continue reading...26. September 2009
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Chironex Fleckeri – The Box Jellyfish Native to the northern coasts of Australia, this basketball sized jellyfish has tentacles filled with thousands of microscopic darts that fire upon impact with a predator or prey. On top of being excruciatingly painful, it’s venom is so strong that an average sized specimen contains enough venom to kill [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2009
“What we need to do is we need to accept responsibility at a local level to reduce the amount of plastic that’s making it’s way down our waterways into the ocean,” says Steve Fleischli, now huffPo blogger and former president of the Waterkeeper Alliance, in the above clip. Accept responsibility at a local level — [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2009
Amazon Rainforest If your looking for a vacation that will immerse you with natural wonders, the worlds largest tropical rainforest is a good start. over ten percent of all known species call this jungle home, making this one of the best trips you can take to see wildlife. Over the last decade many eco resorts [...]
Continue reading...24. September 2009
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From the aquatic to the equine, and almost everything in between, talented PhotoShoppers have been putting their skills to the test in on-line contests to create some pretty unusual hybrid animals. Much like last week’s gallery of plant and animal hybrids, these photos look so real (if not ridiculous) you might assume they are. By [...]
Continue reading...23. September 2009
We live in a world where we are constantly on the move, constantly buying things and always creating waste. It has become such a normal part of everyday life that we rarely think about the impact it has on the planet. Even for those who are aware of it, they seldom take action for fear [...]
Continue reading...22. September 2009
Although global warming is a worldwide problem, it now might be possible to localize it by showing where exactly excessive emissions are coming from. A project led by researchers from Purdue University uses a Google Earth map to show hourly carbon dioxide emissions across the United States. Using the fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions data [...]
Continue reading...20. September 2009
With summer just about over and the colder months fast approaching, now is a great time to consider winterizing your home to make it more environmentally friendly. Not only will you be kinder on the planet, but with these cheap and simple tips, you can also save a few bucks over winter as well. Reverse [...]
Continue reading...18. September 2009
We are currently going through what is known as the Holocene extinction event. A mass extinction of species that is slowly gaining speed as more and more of the planet is taken over by humans. From our cities and farming, to pollution and hunting, we are quickly leaving no way for species, especially larger ones [...]
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30. September 2009
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