Freshwater ecosystems Freshwater ecosystems, (lakes, man-made reservoirs or wetlands, rivers and creeks and groundwater) have suffered more from human actions…
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Author: Atta Black
Concerns about Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing)
This is a technology involving the use of slick water, pumped deep down into the earth at high pressure to…
Read moreWhat is Toxic Waste
Toxic waste, also called hazardous waste or poisonous waste is simple any kind of waste that is known to cause…
Read moreWaste Recovery
This is the reclaiming of ‘thrash’ materials that have for so long been considered ¬as waste and destined to the…
Read moreWaste Management Overview
As long as humans exist, there will be waste generated. That means this discussion is not going away soon, even…
Read moreVolcanoes and the ozone layer
There has been a debate on whether volcanic eruptions and oceans have any effect on the ozone layer. The main…
Read moreThe Ozone Hole
Renowned atmospheric researchers confirm that Ozone levels vary by season and latitude. Sometime in 1979, it was observed that there…
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UV Rays
There are three types of UV rays, classified according to their wavelengths and measured in ‘Nanometers, nm’. All three differ…
Read moreEffects of Ozone Depletion
With the direct connection between Ozone depletion and UV-B, there is enough research of its effects on life on earth….
Read moreWhat is ozone depletion?
Here is a scenario: The sun’s UV facilitates the production of ozone. The amount of this ozone is usually balanced…
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