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Should governments take more responsibility for the environment?
WEBMay 8, 2018 · Global reach. Many people are arguing for governments to take more responsibility for the environment. While there’s always an opposing side, there are some good reasons to hold the government to higher levels of accountability regarding climate change. Read on for some reasons governments can make a bigger impact if they take more action to ...
The impacts of 'eco-tourism' - The Ecologist
WEBJan 18, 2019 · The eco-tourism movement has continued to impact where people choose to spend their vacations. Eco-tourism serves to promote increased environmental awareness, sustainable communities, cultural experiences and environmental preservation and conservation. Yet the inherent nature of tourism demands that there be developments, which haven't always ...
Rising pollution is endangering species - The Ecologist
WEBOct 4, 2019 · Climate change and pollution continue to rise as threats, with severe weather, changing ecosystems and rising temperatures responsible for 33 animal extinctions, while pollution is responsible for 37 extinctions to date, new data shows. Agriculture and aquaculture is the biggest threat to endangered species, …
Understanding Milankovitch cycles - The Ecologist
WEBJun 5, 2019 · This enhanced albedo, reflecting radiation into space leading to further cooling creating a positive feedback loop. There are three Milankovitch cycles: eccentricity, tilt and procession. Eccentricity. Firstly, orbital eccentricity is the longest of the orbital cycles taking roughly 100,000 years. It refers to the change in the shape of the ...
Wolves, systems thinking and trophic cascades - The Ecologist
WEBOct 17, 2018 · The video How Wolves Change Rivers, narrated by George Monbiot, begins with the sentence: "One of the most exciting scientific findings of the past half-century has been the discovery of widespread trophic cascades. A trophic cascade is an ecological process which starts at the top of the food chain and tumbles all …
Fishing and the environment: why the two are inextricably linked
WEBOct 15, 2010 · Angling and the environment are inextricably linked and a flourishing aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem is synonymous with good fishing. The majority of anglers not only love and respect the environment in which they fish, but also go to great lengths to protect and conserve the health of the aquatic ecosystem as a whole.
Why we should grow and eat more seaweed - The Ecologist
WEBJul 20, 2010 · According to the Vegan Society, consuming more than 100g per year of most seaweeds (an iodine intake in excess of 1000 micrograms per day) carries a 'significant risk' of thyroid disorder. The health benefits far outweigh the negatives, however. Seaweed contains more than 50 known minerals and essential trace elements, as well as high ...
A beginner's guide to permaculture gardening - The Ecologist
WEBMar 30, 2010 · Known as ‘stacking', a permaculture forest garden sees tall fruiting trees above a layer of dwarf varieties and nut bushes, which in turn shelter fruiting shrubs, with perennial herbs and vegetables, and finally roots underground. By covering the soil with plants, it is protected from water loss and erosion. Pests!
We need more organic farming! - The Ecologist
WEBThe authors note that organic farming delivers considerable benefits for biodiversity, with an average of 40-50% more wildlife on organic farmland compared to non-organic. The study also highlights the benefits of organic farming for soil health, including reduced soil erosion and increased water retention, which in turn improves resilience to ...