Nature

While floods are unavoidable, they can be mitigated in several ways. Some examples are nature-based solutions, low-impact development, green infrastructure, and floodwater diversions. These...

The reason for the heatwave isn't yet clear, but there are many factors that contribute to extreme weather. Among them are Climate change, El...

Adventure sports can be a good way to get outside, but they can also do some damage to the environment. It is important to...

When your dog is confined to a crate for an extended period of time, they may begin to shed tears. This is due to...

Parrots don't understand the meaning of most words, but they know the context around them. This allows them to make associations between words. Parrots...

Seedless varieties are man-made hybrids, not cross-breeding. They develop sweetness near the end of the ripening process and are high on the glycemic index....

The reasons turtles are threatened by the loss of their habitat are many and varied. Here we look at some of the threats faced...

Single-use plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. In the United States, six times as much plastic waste is burned as it is recycled....

Among the benefits of composting are the following: reduced landfill waste, improved soil quality, increased food security, and reduction of acidifying fertilizers. However, the...