Environment

An artificial satellite is intentionally placed into orbit by humans to serve various purposes leading to the classifica

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The increasing concentration of a chemical, especially a toxic material, is the tissues of the body, at successively higher concentration in the food chain is called biomagnification.

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In cyanide fishing, sodium cyanide mixture is sprayed into the habitat of the desired fish to stun the fish and capture them.

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The seed of the palm tree, coco de mer, is the largest seed in the world. It can be 12 inches long, and weigh up to 40 pounds!

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Six wetland areas in Kenya have been designated as Ramsar Wetlands of International Importance due to the significant habitats encompassed by these wetlands.

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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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Massive flash floods take people by shock and wash away humans and animals, and destroy property worth millions.

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Several initiatives have been undertaken at the international level to address the issue of global warming and climate change.

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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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Tidal locking is a phenomenon caused by the uneven gravitational pull of objects in orbit, such as the pull between the Earth and the Moon.

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Six species of owls are critically endangered and seven species are endangered according to the IUCN.

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A soda lake is a lake with a pH value of more than 7, usually measuring between 9 and 11.

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For decades, the Baltimore Habor has been notorious for its pollution. However, thanks to an innovative idea, that may be soon to change.

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The Larsen Ice Shelf is in the northwest part of the Weddell Sea, off of Antarctica. Since 1990s, the breakup of these ice shelves has been highly reported.

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The environmental impact of the operation of the coal industry is gigantic if not executed according to environmental standards.

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Petroleum and its by-products are all toxic to life-forms on Earth. Petroleum extraction fuels climate change.

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Water pollution, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion and pollution, and formation of sink holes are among the worst effects of the mining industry on the environment.

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The five national parks of Malawi play a vital role in the conservation of the country's rare and endangered flora and fauna.

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Zimbabwe's national parks protect the nation's rare and endangered fauna, and serve as popular tourist destinations.

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On January 15, 1919, a large molasses storage tank burst releasing waves of molasses through the streets killing 21 and injuring 150.

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