When it comes to climate change, we are constantly thinking of ways to tackle it. Nature based solutions to climate change are actions that are designed to work with nature to help with the impacts of climate change. This can be things like using ecosystems to absorb carbon dioxide, or sustainable management. This article is going to look deeper at these natural solutions, the benefits of them and what we can do to help. The situation of natural disasters globally Some major trends of nat...| Ecotourism World
The island of Tuvalu is a small country located in the Pacific Ocean currently facing a situation where it may not be habitable in the future. There are lots of reasons why this is the case- but mostly due to rising sea levels due to climate change that is eating away at the island’s shores. If you are interested in learning more about this beautiful island and the fate that it is facing, read on. What is the Situation in Tuvalu? Tuvalu is being threatened with erasure due to rising sea...| Ecotourism World
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The greenhouse gases emitted by the production of concrete, called embodied carbon, are occasionally used as a green-NIMBY argument against building new things. A Berlin Green spokesperson coauthored a study opposing U-Bahn construction on the grounds that the concrete used in construction would raise emissions. More recently, I’ve seen American opponents of transit-oriented development in […]| Pedestrian Observations
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World Ocean Day is celebrated around the world on June 8th to highlight the crucial role oceans play in supporting life on Earth. Did you know that oceans produce around 50% of the Earth's oxygen and provide a main source of protein for billions of people? The health of our oceans is vitally linked to […] The post Easy Ideas for World Ocean Day appeared first on Science Experiments for Kids.| Science Experiments for Kids
Popular coastal tourism spots are being increasingly affected by rising sea levels. This has a negative impact on these destinations as they become more prone to flooding, erosion and damage to buildings and nature. But what can we do as tourists to help with these rising sea levels? And is there any way to balance tourism and the environment in a positive way? Read on to find out more about this, and what we can do to help. What is the Current Situation of Rising Sea Levels? The enviro...| Ecotourism World
I am not a board games person, yet I always seem to find myself surrounded by them. Such was the case one August evening in 2023, during a round of the bird-watching-inspired game, Wingspan. Released in 2019 by Stonemaier Games, designer Elizabeth Hargrave’s creation is credited with a dramatic shift in the board game industry. […]| Sounding Out!
Find out what our readers enjoyed the most in 2023. Our top 5 blogs discuss a range of issues from financing water to the evolution of climate policies, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme,…| Environment Focus
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