One of World’s Most Pristine Coral Reefs Revealed http://www.livescience.com/6560-world-pristine-coral-reefs-revealed.html By Brett Israel | June 9, 2010 06:18am ET One of the world’s most well-preserved coral reefs lies near
Rare climate refuge for coral reefs discovered off the coast of Kenya and Tanzania https://newsroom.wcs.org/News-Releases/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15608/Rare-climate-refuge-for-coral-reefs-discovered-off-the-coast-of-Kenya-and-Tanzania.aspx Scientists have discovered a rare ocean refuge for coral reefs,
The 10 Most Pristine Places on Earth http://www.livescience.com/30355-most-pristine-places-earth.html By Katharine Gammon, OurAmazingPlanet Contributor | April 20, 2011 07:46pm ET Even though the trappings of civilization are all around
The End And Beginning Of The Arctic http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/03/arctic-climate-change_n_6261590.html?cps=gravity Ensia | By Edward Struzik Posted: 12/03/2014 1:59 pm EST Updated: 12/04/2014 12:59 pm EST In the
True Nature: Revising Ideas On What is Pristine and Wild http://e360.yale.edu/feature/true_nature_revising_ideas_on_what_is_pristine_and_wild/2649/ New research shows that humans have been transforming the earth and its ecosystems for
Defining Ecotourism http://untamedpath.com/eco-tours/defining-ecotourism.shtml The International Ecotourism Society defines Ecotourism as: “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local
Eco-tourism in South Africa’s winelands http://www.southafrica.info/travel/food/wine-ecotourism.htm#.V084nsB97IU Jane Broughton The Schapenberg Sir Lowry’s Conservancy’s conducts guided ‘Biodiversity and Wine Walks’ to raise funds for preserving identified
Ecotourism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Llano del Muerto waterfall in El Salvador Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas,
Ecotourism in South Africa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecotourism_in_South_Africa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia More than half the population in South Africa lives below the international established poverty line.[1] However, tourism in South
Outdoor recreation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outdoor_recreation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Camping in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh,India Outdoor recreation or outdoor activity is leisure pursuits engaged in the outdoors, often in natural
What does Ecotourism mean, and why should you care? With advances in transportation and information technology, even the most remote places on Earth are within
Conservation Planning (Systematic) http://www.enviropaedia.com/topic/default.php?topic_id=52 Author: Gillian Maree and team ~ CSIR The science of systematic conservation planning aims to identify and set aside representative examples of
Nature reserves attract humans, but at a cost to biodiversity, says study http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2008/07/03_nature.shtml By Sarah Yang, Media Relations | 03 July 2008 BERKELEY – Rather than suppressing
Negative tourism impacts https://portals.iucn.org/library/efiles/html/tourism/section6.html Overcrowding, misuse of natural resources, the construction of buildings and infrastructure, and other activities associated with tourism, produce impacts on the
Towra Point Nature Reserve Problems http://www.ssec.org.au/our_environment/our_bioregion/towra/about/problems.htm Towra is fragile and continues to be threatened by human environmental impacts Erosion Erosion along sections of Towra
Conservation (ethic) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_(ethic) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Satellite photograph of industrial deforestation in the Tierras Bajas project in eastern Bolivia, using skyline logging and replacement of
Do we still need nature reserves? http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/aug/24/blakeney-point-coastal-nature-reserve-centenary Blakeney Point, a four-mile spit of shingle and sand in Norfolk, celebrates its centenary as Britain’s first coastal
Ethics of Wildlife Management and Conservation: What Should We Try to Protect? http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/ethics-of-wildlife-management-and-conservation-what-80060473 By: Christian Gamborg (University of Copenhagen, Danish Centre for Forest, Landscape and Planning), Clare Palmer (Texas
Protected Areas: Much More Than Pristine Nature http://blog.nature.org/conservancy/2014/12/01/protected-areas-much-more-than-pristine-nature/ By Mark Tercek | Mark’s Desk | December 1, 2014December 3, 2014 Last month, more than 6,000 government, business,
What is High Nature Value (HNV) Farming? http://www.high-nature-value-farming.eu/what-is-hnv/ Bucegi (Romania) The concept of High Nature Value (HNV) farming developed in the early 1990s from a growing
Why Save Natural Areas? http://www.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/4740.htm Most of Indiana’s natural areas were destroyed before anyone had a chance to study them or try to understand them.
The Arctic faces unparalleled challenges with consequences not only for the region, but for our entire planet. http://www.oceanconservancy.org/places/arctic/ The Arctic spans roughly 5.5 million square
Wildlife Management – Enviropedia http://www.enviropaedia.com/topic/default.php?topic_id=247 Author: Gerhard R Damm ~ Member: International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), Budapest, Hungary, and Conservation Force, Metairie, USA
Africa’s oldest Wilderness under threat from mining https://www.traveller24.com/Explore/Green/Africas-oldest-Wilderness-under-threat-from-mining-20140611 By Scott Ramsay 2014-06-18 It was the blackest part of a moonless night, when the stars were
Culling Kangaroos Could Help The Environment http://www.science20.com/the_conversation/culling_kangaroos_could_help_the_environment-151132 By The Conversation | December 11th 2014 09:04 PM | By Brett Howland, Australian National University; David Lindenmayer, Australian National University, and Iain
Ecosystem-based management https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosystem-based_management From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ecosystem-based management is an environmental management approach that recognizes the full array of interactions within an ecosystem, including
Wildlife Management: Facts What is Wildlife Management? The purpose of wildlife management is to maintain populations of wild animals at levels consistent with the best
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (Dr. Girish Chandra) Wildlife management is interdisciplinary that deals with protecting endangered and threatened species and subspecies and their habitats, as well as
‘Harmless’ things you do that lead to global warming https://nation.africa/kenya/healthy-nation/-harmless-things-you-do-that-lead-to-global-warming–3404674 By Leon Lidigu Tuesday, May 18, 2021 What you need to know: A typical passenger vehicle
10 Small Ways to Conserve and Protect Our Environment http://www.qbuzz.qnet.net/blog/2013/05/01/10-small-ways-to-conserve-and-protect-our-environment/ Gil Cadiz You CAN help protect the natural environment! In celebration of Earth Day, here
20 Easy Ways To Conserve & Save The Environment http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/20-easy-ways/ By MARGARET APRISON Posted April 18, 2011 Photo: Marty M. Ito (flickr) Time to evaluate your energy
Armed with proposals, young climate activists hunt decision-making power https://www.reuters.com/article/us-climate-change-youth-trfn-idUSKBN28R2W8 By Laurie Goering LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Unable to hold large-scale street protests safely during
How to Help Save the Environment http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Save-the-Environment Seven Methods: Changing Your Daily Habits Changing Your Eating Habits Changing Your Transportation Habits Adapting Your Home Adapting
How to make old homes energy efficient http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/nov/18/how-to-make-old-homes-energy-efficient John Vidal Tuesday 18 November 2014 07.00 GMT Green deal is inappropriate for Britain’s 5m historic homes,
New to Conservation? Read This! by Shekar Dattatri Conservation – necessity or luxury? Conservation of nature is essential for the continued survival and well being of
Going Green? 12 Impact on the Food, Water and Ways to Reduce Your Energy Nexus http://www.gracelinks.org/blog/1514/going-green-12-ways-to-reduce-your-impact-on-the-food-water By Kyle Rabin | 11.13.2012 | But what can you or
GRASSLANDS OF SOUTH AFRICA http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y8344e/y8344e08.htm#TopOfPage Anthony R. Palmer and Andrew M. Ainslie SUMMARY South Africa is subtropical, with temperatures modified by altitude. The interior, where
Intensive animal farming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intensive_animal_farming From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Main article: Intensive farming Intensive animal farming or industrial livestock production, also called factory farming, is a modern form of intensive
THE CHANGING FACE OF PASTORAL SYSTEMS IN GRASS DOMINATED ECOSYSTEMS OF EASTERN AFRICA http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y8344e/y8344e06.htm#TopOfPage R.S. Reid, S. Serneels, M. Nyabenge and J. Hanson SUMMARY All
10 Reasons Why the Meat and Dairy Industry is Unsustainable http://www.care2.com/causes/10-reasons-why-the-meat-and-dairy-industry-is-unsustainable.html By: Abigail Geer, December 31, 2013 Deforestation –Farm animals require considerably more land than crops
Global warming study raises the steaks http://mg.co.za/article/2014-07-31-global-warming-study-raises-the-steaks 31 Jul 2014 00:00Damian Carrington Latest research shows that eating less red meat would have a greater impact
How have pastoral ecosystems changed in response to livestock and human-use changes? http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/y8344e/y8344e07.htm Overgrazing A discussion of the impacts of grazing is provided in the
Is Meat Sustainable? http://www.worldwatch.org/node/549 Now, It’s Not Personal! But like it or not, meat-eating is becoming a problem for everyone on the planet. Ask people
An Ecological Perspective http://cnrit.tamu.edu/rlem/textbook/Chapter1.htm D. Briske and R. K. Heitschmidt Contents Introduction Ecological Systems 2.1 Structure of Ecological Systems 2.2 Function of Ecological Systems 2.2.1 Energy Flow
Eating meat is worse for the environment than driving to work http://qz.com/305628/eating-meat-is-worse-for-the-environment-than-driving-to-work/ Written by: Hanna Kozlowska@hannakozlowska December 3, 2014 Stay away from that steak. (Reuters/VasilyFedosenko) Next
Diversity and Monocultures https://www.le.ac.uk/se/centres/sci/selfstudy/eco5.htm There are three basic levels of diversity of life: ecosystem diversity is the number of different habitats within an ecosystem; species diversity is
Environmental impacts of farming http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/agriculture/impacts/ Unsustainable agricultural and aquaculture practices present the greatest immediate threat to species and ecosystems around the world. Corn (Zea mays)
Does conventional farming damage the environment? https://sustainabletable.org.au/Hungryforinfo/Conventionalfarmingdamagetheenvironment/tabid/117/Default.aspx Soil and water pollution Rain and irrigation can lead to agrochemical run-off, which contaminates waterways and causes adverse
Environmental impact of agriculture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_issues_with_agriculture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Water pollution in a rural stream due to runoff from farming activity in New Zealand. The environmental impact of agriculture varies
Environmental impact of irrigation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_impact_of_irrigation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The environmental impacts of irrigation relate to the changes in quantity and quality of soil and water as a result of irrigation and
What is land degradation and how much agricultural land is affected? Land degradation caused by agriculture takes many forms and has many causes. Some of
Social and environmental impact of palm oil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_and_environmental_impact_of_palm_oil From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Deforestation in Riau province, Sumatra, to make way for an oil palm plantation (2007) Palm
Soil retrogression and degradation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_degradation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Soil degradation) Jump to: navigation, search Soil retrogression and degradation are two regressive evolution processes associated with
Zimbabwe: Tobacco Production and the Environment http://allafrica.com/stories/201411110556.html By Steve Mapfumo In many tobacco growing countries, evidence indicates irreparable environmental damage from tobacco agriculture, particularly when
Energy Systems: Introduction http://environ.andrew.cmu.edu/m3/s3/all_ene_sys.htm Energy is usually defined as the ability to do work. This is an anthropocentric and utilitarian perspective of energy; however, it
Farming today compared to the old way http://hubpages.com/food/Farming-today-compared-to-the-old-way Updated on February 28, 2016 Dear readers, we would like to talk about, farming today compared to
Intensive farming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intensive_farming From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Intensive farming or intensive agriculture also known as industrial agriculture is characterized by a low fallow ratio and higher use of inputs such as capital and labour per
Eating Fossil Fuels https://www.organicconsumers.org/old_articles/corp/fossil-fuels.php by Dale Allen Pfeiffer, October 3 , 2003, 1200 PDT, (FTW) © Copyright 2004, From The Wilderness Publications, http://www.copvcia.com. All Rights Reserved. May be
Ecological efficiency https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecological_efficiency From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ecological efficiency describes the efficiency with which energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. It is determined by a combination of
Hidden Costs of Industrial Agriculture Much of the agriculture practiced in the United States today is industrial-style agriculture. That is, farms are often very large,
The Flow of Energy: Primary Production to Higher Trophic Levels “All flesh is grass.” – Isaiah Three hundred trout are needed to support one man
EIF breakthrough for Namibian urban agriculture https://foodforafrika.com/2022/07/21/eif-breakthrough-for-namibian-urban-agriculture/ by Lucinda Dordley 21 Jul 2022 in Agri News The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) has launched an
History of organic farming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_organic_farming From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Traditional farming (of many particular kinds in different eras and places) was the original type
Agroecology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agroecology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A community-supported agriculture share of crops. Agroecology is the study of ecological processes that operate in agricultural production systems. The prefix agro- refers
Organic farming http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_farming From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation,green manure, compost, and biological pest control. Depending on
What is Agroforestry? https://www.worldagroforestry.org/about/agroforestry Agroforestry is defined as ‘agriculture with trees’. However, it is so much more. Agroforestry is the interaction of agriculture and trees,
Eat more meat and save the world: the latest implausible farming miracle Allan Savory tells us that increasing livestock can reduce desertification and reverse climate
Ecological Farming: the Seven Principles of a Food System that has People at its Heart https://www.infonet-biovision.org/index.php/News/ecological-farming-seven-principles-food-system-has-people-its-heart Introduction Greenpeace’s Food and Farming Vision explains why Ecological
Farming in harmony with nature http://mg.co.za/article/2013-07-05-00-farming-in-harmony-with-nature 05 Jul 2013 00:00Janis Theron African Conservation Trust is the runner-ip in the Non-Profit Organisations Award sponsored by Nedbank.
What Is Sustainable Agriculture? https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/what-sustainable-agriculture There’s a transformation taking place on farms across the United States. For decades, we’ve produced the bulk of our food
What is sustainable agriculture? by abwhite last modified Sep 18, 2015 11:06 AM http://asi.ucdavis.edu/programs/sarep/about/what-is-sustainable-agriculture Overview 1. Concept Themes 2. Farming and Natural Resources 3. Plant Production Practices 4.
Permaculture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Permaculture is a branch of ecological design, ecological engineering, environmental design, construction and integrated water resources management that developssustainable architecture, regenerative and self-maintained habitat and agriculturalsystems modeled from natural ecosystems.[1][2] The
http://now.northropgrumman.com/robot-farmers-seeding-new-agricultural-revolution/ By TIM HORNYAK Mar 15th 2018 At the annual Farm Progress Show in Iowa in 2016, growers gawked at what some are describing as the
https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/400295-precision-farming-sowing-the-seeds-of-a-new-agricultural-revolution_en.html The adoption of precision farming techniques is allowing the EU to increase its agricultural output whilst ensuring the sustainability of the European agri-food sector.
Human ecology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_ecology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Human ecology is an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments. The philosophy and study of human ecology
Urbanization http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbanization From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Global urbanization map showing the percentage of urbanization per country in 2012 Guangzhou, a city of 12 million
Green Belt Development Vital For Environmental Protection https://sigmaearth.com/green-belt-development-vital-for-environmental-protection/ by Sigma Earth | Mar 2, 2023 | Environment, Trending What are Green Belts? A ‘greenbelt’ refers to undeveloped, natural, and/or agricultural lands
Riparian Areas Regulation (RAR) http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=FB284A0570084959BEBF55B9D4D4AEC2 Riparian areas link water to land. They border streams, lakes, and wetlands. The blend of streambed, water, trees, shrubs and
http://isebindia.com/09-12/09-10-2.html By: Monika Koul* and A.K. Bhatnagar** Adequate tree cover is important for economic and ecological security. Experts recommend that at least a third of
Urban agriculture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_agriculture From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An urban farm in Chicago Urban agriculture is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a
As Cities Grow Across Africa, They Must Plan for Water Security https://www.wri.org/insights/cities-grow-across-africa-they-must-plan-water-security May 11, 2021 By Rogier van den Berg, Betsy Otto and Aklilu Fikresilassie Here’s a startling
Consumers have a bigger impact on the environment than anything else, study finds http://www.sciencealert.com/consumers-have-a-bigger-impact-on-the-environment-than-anything-else-study-finds PETER DOCKRILL, 25 FEB 2016 There’s a general awareness today that
Dealing with population increase in cities and food security http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/FCIT/PDF/food-agriculture-cities_advocacy.pdf Food, agriculture and cities: challenges and priorities More and more of the world’s population is
Flooding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flooding From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Contemporary picture of the flood that struck the North Sea coast of Germany and Denmark in October 1634. People seeking refuge from flood in Java.
Researchers strive to end human-wildlife conflicts in Southern Africa https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/researchers-strive-end-human-wildlife-conflicts-southern-africa It was past midnight when Grandson Kenalemang awoke to an all too familiar sound: the
Should cities be for animals too? http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/apr/14/cities-animals-urban-environment-species Monday 14 April 2014 12.11 BSTLast modified on Monday 14 April 2014 12.40 BST Henry Nicholls Half the
The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi https://theconversation.com/the-loss-of-vegetation-is-creating-a-dangerous-heat-island-over-nairobi-150622 Published: December 8, 2020 Authors Victor Ongoma – Assistant Professor, Université Mohammed VI
Urban Protected Areas http://www.thenatureofcities.com/2014/10/08/urban-protected-areas-important-for-urban-people-important-for-nature-conservation-globally/ Writer: Ted Trzyna, October 8, 2014 The international conservation movement traditionally has concentrated on protecting large, remote areas that have relatively intact natural
Urban runoff From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_runoff Urban runoff flowing into a storm drain Urban runoff is surface runoff of rainwater created by urbanization. This runoff is a
Urban sprawl http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_sprawl From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This picture shows the metropolitan areas of the Northeast Megalopolis of the United States demonstrating urban sprawl, including far-flung suburbs and exurbs illuminated at night.
6 benefits of cycling to work | Key reasons why you should ditch the car in favour of two wheels https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/6-benefits-of-cycling-to-work/ By Jack Evans Published: August
Norms for Planning green areas in Cities Supporting article A: Norms for planning green areas in cities http://www.townplanning.in/news_show.asp?id=2775 Importance of Green Areas: The green areas
Understanding your city by understanding its flow: towards Participatory Urban Metabolism Information Systems http://ecocitizenworldmap.org/understanding-your-city-by-understanding-its-flow-towards-participatory-urban-metabolism-information-systems/ Sven Eberleinarticles, Newson August 21, 2014 Exciting times for our EWM team!
Space station https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_station From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The modular International Space Station A space station, also known as an orbital station or an orbital space station, is a spacecraft capable of
Space Stations of the Future http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3408800418.html Space Sciences | 2002 | Walker, Charles D. | COPYRIGHT 2002 The Gale Group Inc. International Space Station Alpha, which
15 years of the ISS: The past, present and future of the space station http://www.spaceanswers.com/space-exploration/15-years-of-the-iss-the-past-present-and-future-of-the-space-station/ by Jonathan O’Callaghan, 20 November 2013 As the International Space Station
Yearlong Space Missions Will Present Physical and Mental Challenges http://www.space.com/18959-iss-yearlong-missions-health-challenges.html By Clara Moskowitz, SPACE.com Assistant Managing Editor | December 19, 2012 07:00am ET This picture
By Catherine Early, June 10, 2024 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/rewarding-farmers-regenerative-agriculture-is-critical-decarbonising-food-sector-2024-06-10/ Industry Insight from Ethical Corporation Magazine, a part of Thomson Reuters. Summary More regenerative farming practices could halve food