Blog about ecology and conscious consumption
Animal, plant and marine biodiversity keeps ecosystems functional. Healthy ecosystems allow us to survive, get enough food to eat and make a living. When species disappear or fall in number, ecosystems and people—especially the world’s poorest—suffer. Why is wildlife important to us? Wildlife is important because: It brings in ecological balance and maintains the food …
Which technology do environmental scientists use to track vulnerable population of animals fitted with an electronic collar? Scientists have been using VHF radio tracking since 1963. In order to use VHF radio tracking, a radio transmitter is placed on the animal. What technology can be used to follow endangered animals that have been fitted with …
For example, improvements to energy efficiency and vehicle fuel economy, increases in wind and solar power, biofuels from organic waste, setting a price on carbon, and protecting forests are all potent ways to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases trapping heat on the planet. What are governments doing to reduce climate change? …
Select a file you’d like to permanently delete and hit Shift+Delete. Alternatively, right-click and hold Shift while clicking the ‘Delete’ option. You should then get a message saying ‘Are you sure you want to permanently delete this file?’ . How do I permanently delete files without Recycle Bin? Just open Windows Explorer and select those …
Not shopping anytime soon? No problem. For a small fee, they’ll come and pick up your old stuff and take it to a recycling center for you—just call your local IKEA store for more details. Can I take my cardboard to IKEA? IKEA runs its own recycling service where customers can drop-off their used cardboard, …