In today’s world, there seems to be a growing focus on practices that are sustainable and respectful of the environment. This includes turning to forms renewable energy as alternatives to fossil fuels. One of the most well-known and visible examples of a sustainable energy source is wind power. If you’ve ever been on a road trip and seen fields full of...
Deserts are some of the harshest places on Earth. While humans can live off the land in several, severe climates, being stranded in the desert is virtually a death sentence for even the most capable wilderness survivor.
It’s this particular reason that makes deserts so interesting. They’re devoid of almost everything life needs to thrive, but it perseveres anyway. Deserts...
Genetic engineering is the process of altering the genetic composition of plants, animals, and humans. The most practical application of genetic engineering is to create a more sustainable food system for the people of Earth, but there are other ways we can use it to our advantage as well.Unfortunately, there are both pros and cons of genetic engineering. For...
Overgrazing refers to what happens when livestock feeds on pasture to the point where there is no vegetation left. When animals deplete the fully-grown wildlife, they move onto underdeveloped plants without giving them enough time to fully mature. This can also happen in the wild when a particular group of animals has their natural travel patterns restricted.Overgrazing can have...
Over the last twenty years, the push for people to be more environmentally conscious has continued to grow, with many businesses making it easier for people to be environmentally friendly. While there is still a large number of the population who are not aware of the importance of taking care of the world, most people do know the buzzwords...
The grassland is home to majestic creatures that many in the western world can only hope to see in a zoo. Animals like elephants, cheetahs, and lions thrive in the grassland environment, but the biome is at increased risk as human development continues to expand.The grassland ecosystem is diverse but fragile. Since the climate is so dry, a few...
The society many of us know is incredibly young when considering how long it’s taken us to get here. Throughout human civilizations, we’ve struggled to survive and had to weather multiple setbacks in our advancements. These cataclysmic events are part of the reason religious texts preach having offspring.When we were still developing, the problem was sustaining the population. We needed to...
Along the southwest coast of Africa, you’ll find the expansive desert known as the Namib. Aptly named, Namib translates to “vast place” in English. The desert exists along the coasts of Angola, Namibia, and South Africa and covers over 1,200 miles of the African landscape.
Thanks to its interesting geological conditions, the Namib is one of the most interesting deserts...
Yellowstone National Park is the first National Park, and has is a park with one of the highest traffic per year. As these statistics, are released, I turn to the park and wonder, "How do they meet the goals set by the NPS mission statement?" If you do not know National Park Service Mission Statement, it states the following.
The...
Once again, as the traffic to National Parks increases yearly, I am driven to ask: "How are they fulfilling their mission statement?" Of course, every park has a different approach, but the mission is the same.
"The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration...