Interesting topics about our nature, our environment, and ecology are at home here. Important topics such as environmental pollution and its repairable and irreparable damage will also be addressed here.
Permanent survival at over 4000 meters altitude
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The "Roof of the World," as the Tibetan region and part of the Himalayan Mountains are called, presents a number of challenges for survival. Those living here in High Asia, at an altitude of approximately 4,000 meters, receive about 40% less oxygen in the air. This causes red blood cells to swell.
The plastic sin
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Plastic. A generic term for numerous plastics that humanity has developed over time. Made from petroleum with numerous additives, this plastic used for housing, auxiliary materials, and packaging is inexpensive to produce. It has sufficient density for most products, is stable enough for many occasions, and is waterproof. However, large quantities of plastic fail to find their way into the recycling program. Not all manufacturers worldwide adhere to manufacturing guidelines. These vast quantities produced for our consumer society ultimately pollute our environment from production to disposal. A plastic bag takes 20 years to decompose in nature. A stable plastic bottle (PET bottle) takes up to 450 years.
Part of the price of consumption and high living standards
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Leading scientists have long warned that climate change and global warming will have devastating consequences for humanity and the planet. Plenty and cheapness, luxury and convenience are among the contributing factors.
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The most poisonous spiders in the World
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The Australian funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is the most poisonous and dangerous spider in the world.