Versatile, pliable, durable, cheap to produce—and ubiquitous. Plastic is all of that. It is also both a life-saving miracle product and the scourge of the Earth. Here are eight essential facts to keep in mind.
It is no secret that our planet is in a state of environmental crisis – and it is up to each and every one of us to do our part to help alleviate the damage. One way to help make a positive impact is by increasing the use ofrenewable energyin our homes and workplaces. While it ...
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All other attempts at saving the dolphins had failed. newscientist 34. Searching for Giants The expedition of Lewis and Clark is famous for many reasons, but they had one goal you might not expect: Thomas Jefferson asked them to find a mammoth. Turns out, Jefferson had a thing for ...
Here in Canada, there have been about 9000 deaths reportedly due the COVID-19. However, 81% of deaths have resulted in long term care facilities. Reply I CAN NOT AGREE MORE.THIS IS A NONSENSE’’EVERYTHING ‘’OF COURSE THERE IS AN AGENDA WITH THIS ‘’PLANDEMIC’’UNFORTUNALY MOST PEO...
In 1994, Lovell and journalist Jeffrey Kluger co-wrote a book about Lovell's spaceflight career that primarily focused on the events of the Apollo 13 mission. The book, "Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13" (Houghton Mifflin, 1994), spurred the 1995 movie "Apollo 13," starring ac...
Small changes in your own home can make a difference, too. Try switching to energy-saving lightbulbs, walking instead of using the car, turning off electrical items when you’re not using them, recycling and reducing your food waste.
Check out NG Kids’ Five Top Conservation Tips for some environment-saving ideas. *Polar bears occasionally feed on other arctic marine mammals, too, including whales, walruses and narwhals. Did you enjoy our 10 facts about polar bears? Let us know by leaving a comment, below! 5,416 ...
A solid and long-lasting self-practice is the foundation for thinking about a teacher training course. But what about after that? Which course to choose? Can it be done online? Or do you need to go to university? Or maybe you even need to start saving up for a ticket to India. Origi...
Much of the planet is swimming in discarded plastic, which is harming animal and possibly human health. Can it be cleaned up?