What Are the African Great Lakes?
The Great Lakes of North America are not the only Great Lakes in the world, as it can also refer to a series of lakes within Africa.
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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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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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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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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 Importance of Conserving The Coral Triangle
The coral triangle refers to a roughly triangular area encompassing parts of Southeast Asia and Oceania that contain at least 500 species of reef-building corals.
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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 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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Animals of the Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains are a mountain range that passes through Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
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What Is The Convention on Biological Diversity?
The Convention on Biological Diversity is a multilateral treaty with three main goals, the most significant being the conservation of biodiversity across the world.
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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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What Happened During The "Hands off Our Forest" Campaign In The UK?
The goal of the HOOF campaign is to maintain the Forest of Dean as publicly owned and managed land by insisting that the government respect the Forest Act of 1981.
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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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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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Dugong Facts - Animals of the Ocean
The dugong is a close relative to manatees and can be found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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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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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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