What Are The Differences Between Windward And Leeward Islands?
The windward islands and the leeward islands are part of the Lesser Antilles located in the Caribbean Sea.
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What is a Ramsar Wetland?
Named for the city in Iran where the convention was held, a Ramsar wetland refers to an area whose conservation is protected.
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What is Soil Contamination?
Soil contamination can also be known as soil pollution. It refers to chemicals that are present in soil, and can lead to environmental problems.
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New World Monkeys
A new World monkey refers to primates found in Central and South America, as well as some portions of Mexico.
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The Most Polluted Rivers In the World
Heavily polluted rivers can be found all throughout the world, although cleanup efforts have commenced in most places.
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The Largest Sewage Spills in Recent History
The infrastructure that exists to perform sewage treatment is aging in many cities, leading to an increased risk in sewage spills.
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The Bhopal Gas Leak Disaster
On December 2, 1984, the city of Bhopal, India was ravaged by an extreme industrial accident where more than 500,000 people were exposed to toxic gas.
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What Is A Tree Line?
In geography, tree line refers to the edge of the habitat until which trees are capable of growing.
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Countries That Still Use Leaded Gasoline
The act of mixing lead with gasoline began in the 1920s and continued until it was phased out beginning in the 1980s and 1990s in most places.
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Does Pollution Really Cause Sunsets?
According to an urban legend, pollution is the cause of a bright vibrant sunset.
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What Is The Concept Of Roadless Area Conservation?
It is a conservation policy that aims to reduce the construction of roads and thus minimize the negative environmental impact of such construction activities.
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Native Amphibians Of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's amphibian biodiversity is largely dominated by endemic tree frogs and big-eyed frogs.
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Animals of the Congo Basin in Africa
Characterized by dense forests of lush, green vegetation, the Congo Basin is one of the most species-rich habitats of the world.
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The 1995 Soufrière Hills Eruption
In 1995, the Soufrière Hills volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat became active. As a result, half of Montserrat became uninhabitable.
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Endemic Species of the African Great Lakes
The African Great Lakes are a collection of large and small lakes that provide a stable ecosystem for unique flora and fauna.
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Sand Cat Facts: Animals of the Desert
The sand cat is an example of an animal who can survive and thrive in the desert, far away from sources of water.
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Tapir Facts: Animals of the World
A tapir is an animal similar in appearance to a pig, that can be found across Southeast Asia as well as Central and South America.
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What Is The Red Data Book Of The Russian Federation?
The Russian Red Data Book is a document maintained by the state for documenting rare and endangered species in the country.
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What Is A Meromictic Lake?
Meromictic lakes are lakes whose layers of water do not intermix unlike the majority of freshwater lakes.
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Hyrax Facts: Animals of Africa
It is perhaps surprising due to their small size and rodent-like appearance, but hyraxes are related to elephants.
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