Forest Land By Canadian Province And Territory
Although Quebec has the largest forest cover in Canada, British Columbia has the largest reserved forest cover in the country.
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Rivers That Have Caught On Fire
The Cuyahoga River, located in Northeast Ohio in the United States, is infamous for having once caught fire. However, it is not the only river to have done so.
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US States By Carbon-dioxide Emissions Per Capita
According to a joint 2014 study by the US EPA and the US EIA, Wyoming in US has the highest carbon-dioxide emission per capita.
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Endemic Species of Bermuda
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory located in the North Atlantic Ocean in North America and hosts a number of endemic plants and animals.
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What is a Soda Lake?
A soda lake is a lake with a pH value of more than 7, usually measuring between 9 and 11.
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The Environmental Impact of Pesticides
Pesticides used to ensure better crop health, but can be extremely detrimental to surrounding environments.
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What Is the Difference Between an Alligator and a Crocodile?
Although the two are often confused for one another, there are many defining characteristics that differentiate between alligators and crocodiles.
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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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