About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with our oceans, and an estimated 97% of the world’s water is found in the ocean. However, more than 80% of the ocean has never been mapped, remains unexplored or has not even been seen by humans. Since it can be complicated to protect what is still […]
Category: Environment
Kenyan Woman Turns Plastic Waste into Bricks that are Stronger than Concrete!
1.15 to 2.41 million tonnes – That’s the amount of plastic that has been estimated to enter the ocean from rivers each year! More than half of this plastic is less dense than the water, which results in it not sinking when it reaches the sea. The more buoyant and tougher plastics are more resilient […]
These Tree Houses Are So Beautiful That You Would Want To Move In
Three Story Treehouse (British Columbia, Canada) 2. Mirror Tree House (Sweden) 3. The Bird’s Nest Tree House (Sweden) 4. The HemLoft Treehouse (Whistler, Canada) 5. Treehouse in Muskoka (Ontario, Canada) 6. Minister’s Treehouse (Crossville, Tennessee, USA) 7. Yellow Treehouse Restaurant 8. Treehouse in Seattle (USA) 9. Free Spirit Sphere Treehouses (Canada) 10. Treehouse by Takashi […]
10 of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world
“There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan 1. Victoria Falls in Zimbabve The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a gorgeous waterfall, located on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border. The water of Zambezi river falls down in a straight line […]
Sea Turtle with Straw up its Nostril – “NO” TO PLASTIC STRAWS
*****WARNING: inappropiate/ strong language!****** From the video’s Youtube description box: If you would like to support our research for the next three years, please think about donating to our GoFundMe Campaign http://gofundme.com/wuhvd6zj This video shows why plastic trash is detrimental to marine life and why especially drinking straws are one of the most useless items […]
VIDEO | Man and his relationship with the natural world — What difference did we make?
Animation created by Steve Cutts in Flash and After Effects looking at mans relationship with the natural world. Follow Steve Cutts facebook.com/SteveCuttsArt twitter.com/#!/Steve_Cutts www.stevecutts.com
PHOTO ARTICLE| Argentina: The country that Monsanto poisoned
American biotechnology has turned Argentina into the world’s third-largest soybean producer, but the chemicals powering the boom aren’t confined to soy and cotton and corn fields. They routinely contaminate homes and classrooms and drinking water. A growing chorus of doctors and scientists is warning that their uncontrolled use could be responsible for the increasing number […]
ARTICLE | How a garden pool can create a sustainable food production for a family
Five years ago, a busted old swimming pool sat out of commission on the property of a foreclosed home in Mesa, Arizona, and from that damaged amenity, the Garden Pool movement was cultivated. In 2009, Dennis and Danielle McClung bought that foreclosed home and empty swimming pool in need of expensive repairs. Instead of fixing […]
51 Awesome Uses for Baking Soda
Personal Care 1. Make Toothpaste A paste made from baking soda and a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution can be used as an alternative to commercial non-fluoride toothpastes. You can also just dip your toothbrush with toothpaste into baking soda for an extra boost. 2. Freshen Your Mouth Put one teaspoon in half a glass […]
PARK THAT TURNS INTO AN ETHEREAL LAKE IN SUMMER.
At first glance, these photographs seem to show a scuba diver exploring the depths of an underwater world. But if you look more carefully you will see a tree, a bridge and even a park bench. In fact these incredible images show a diver traversing an Austrian lake (Green Lake) that floods every year, covering […]