5 Activities for Families to Form a Tight Bond

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

It is important for families to bond. Each member of the family is different so it is difficult to find the right activity that everyone will enjoy. Most families have a mother and father with childre... It is important for families to bond. Each member of the family is different so it is difficult to find the right activity that everyone will enjoy. Most families have a mother and father with children of different genders. The males might want something sporty while the females want something girly. In some cases, the activities the family members prefer are not as gender-cliché....

More Diseases as the World is Warming Up

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

Experts believe that the outbreak came from a market in Wuhan, China, which recorded the most number of cases. The market, which had since been closed, used to sell the meat of wild animals for human consumption. There is a correlation to the emergence of infectious diseases with the hunting of wildlife and the loss of habitat among the wildlife. This means that infectious viruses spread when people do not care for the environment.    The world is currently battling the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) with 6,065 cases confirmed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The number is growing...

5 Interesting Animal Courtship Displays

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

Women may fall in love with men who bring them flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears. Well, for animals, material things are not always very exciting. Sometimes, it will take a whole performance for fe... Women may fall in love with men who bring them flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears. Well, for animals, material things are not always very exciting. Sometimes, it will take a whole performance for female animals to actually cave into the males. Here are five exciting courtship displays among animals:   Birds Birds are beautiful—with their colorful plumage and graceful wings, who wouldn’t fall in love with a...

Wildlife Needs Room to Breathe—Or to Just Breathe

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

The alarming coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China that is also considered a global problem has been traced to endangered animals slaughtered for human consumption. The Huanan seafood market in Wuhan h... The alarming coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China that is also considered a global problem has been traced to endangered animals slaughtered for human consumption. The Huanan seafood market in Wuhan had been closed down as it is believed to be the source of the virus, which had since killed 132 people in China. Some 6,000 people have also been infected with Wuhan having the most number of victims. The...

Will climate change end wine?

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

If some world leaders are hesitant about accepting that global warming is real, perhaps now they will listen. According to a report from The Washington Post, climate change is going to affect wine pro... If some world leaders are hesitant about accepting that global warming is real, perhaps now they will listen. According to a report from The Washington Post, climate change is going to affect wine production. The story is entitled: “Goodbye, cabernet sauvignon. How climate change will end wine as we know it.” If the weather is going to be hotter due to climate change, it will seriously...

Is Someone Too Young to be an Environmentalist?

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

What Greta Thunberg teaches us is that there is no such thing as too young to be an environmentalist. In fact, you should start teaching your children about how to protect the environment the moment they are born. They may not remember it but it will become part of their system—and yours! Also, teaching them is not always about verbal education. As they say, actions speak louder than words. If you, as parents, are natural environmentalists, then the children will naturally follow.    What Greta Thunberg teaches us is that there is no such thing as too young to be an...

Gabions: Various Types, Uses and Benefits

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Nancy Whitman

What is Gabion? You might not have heard about it, but we are sure that you have seen it before. There are many different types of Gabions on the market today and each of them acts as a formidable solution to the perils of erosion. Not only is this interesting to read more about Gabions, but there is also some essential information that you need to know about it. Then, you will understand it better, when you see it beside the road, and in water banks. You even might want to use it yourself, if you have an area that...

Soil Erosion and the Modern Techniques Used to Prevent It

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Nancy Whitman

You might have heard about soil erosion. This is something that we hear all the time. That soil erosion should be prevented and we should do our bit to cure it as well in the areas where it is already a problem. It is important to make sure that you took the time to get to know more about soil erosion. To make sure that you know what you can do about it and how it can be prevented. Many people think that erosion isn’t their problem, but it is actually everyone’s problem. This is everything you need to know...

3 Plastic Products that We Need to Stop Using

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

Plastics are convenient. That is just a fact. But if it costs us the environment, then it is high time that we stop using plastics. According to the United Nations, our oceans are dotted with chocolat... Plastics are convenient. That is just a fact. But if it costs us the environment, then it is high time that we stop using plastics. According to the United Nations, our oceans are dotted with chocolate wrappers, single-use plastics, and plastic straws. So while tourists visiting coastal areas to enjoy the pristine waters, fish, and corals, they also come across a lot of plastic. ...

Calls for Ban on Wildlife Markets in China and the Rest of the World Get Louder

Posted on: 24 February, 2020

Author: Jacob Lips

China has implemented a temporary ban on wildlife markets following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has infected over 6,000 people in the country. Some 15 countries have also reported a few... China has implemented a temporary ban on wildlife markets following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has infected over 6,000 people in the country. Some 15 countries have also reported a few cases. But environmentalists are now calling to make the ban permanent.  The first few cases of coronavirus were reported in Wuhan, China in late December 2019. In no time, the number of cases rapidly...