Coral reefs are a natural ecosystem that depend on a wide range of nutrients and water conditions to survive. But climate change is changing these environments in a way that can be devastating for our oceans and coastal communities. Increasing sea levels and ocean acidification can lead to increased sedimentation, which can smother coral. Ocean […]
Tag Archives: green house gas
02
Nov
Nov
Island ecosystems face numerous drivers and pressures that affect their functioning and sustainability. These include habitat loss and degradation, overexploitation, water pollution, erosion, climate change, alien species, and socio-cultural changes. Moreover, they are vulnerable to a number of natural phenomena and diseases. These problems make it imperative to protect island ecosystems, and these problems are […]
02
Sep
Sep
The melting of glaciers has caused sea levels to rise. This is a cause for concern because it is impacting marine life. This is especially true for coral reefs which depend on sunlight for photosynthesis. As sea levels rise, less light will reach these creatures. This will threaten their existence. But how can we prevent […]
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Aug
Aug
Climate change is the greatest health threat facing humanity. It requires unprecedented changes in our society. The impacts are not only felt by humans but animals, too. Currently, 19 of the 20 warmest years on record have been recorded in this century. Sea ice is diminishing at an alarming rate. Flooding will become more common, […]
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Aug
Aug
If you are concerned about the effects of climate change, you may have heard of the terms global warming and climate change. These two terms refer to the same thing – the increase in greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity. In fact, the two terms are often used interchangeably, especially in normal communications. In […]
21
Aug
Aug
When you think about plants, you may have some preconceived ideas about what they do. They take in nutrients and other elements from their environment. That means that they need oxygen and carbon dioxide. They also need water and N to live and grow. However, it is only in recent years that we have understood […]
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Aug
Aug
Did you know that oxygen is not the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? It’s actually nitrogen, which is four times more abundant. In fact, these two gases make up 99 percent of the “dry air” in the atmosphere. This is because they are responsible for producing all of the oxygen in the air. But […]