by digistrait@gmail.com | Mar 17, 2023 | Environment
Climate change refers to changes in Earth’s climate system resulting from human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, leading to large-scale shifts in weather patterns. Although natural climatic changes have occurred throughout history, human activities since the...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Mar 17, 2023 | Environment
Environmental pollution refers to the presence or introduction of harmful substances and pollutants into the natural environment that cause adverse effects on living organisms, ecosystems, and the environment as a whole. It can take many forms, including air...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Mar 16, 2023 | Environment
A biosphere reserve is an internationally recognized conservation area that aims to promote the conservation of biodiversity, support sustainable economic and social development, and facilitate scientific research and education. Biosphere reserves are designated by...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Mar 16, 2023 | Environment
The criteria for an area to be considered as a biodiversity hotspot are very stringent. Firstly, it must contain a minimum of 1,500 vascular plant species which are endemic, i.e. not found anywhere else in the world. Secondly, it must have lost at least 70% of...
by digistrait@gmail.com | Mar 16, 2023 | Environment
The importance of biodiversity can be seen in the ways it has contributed to the development of human culture, while human communities have also played a significant role in shaping biodiversity at the genetic, species, and ecological levels. Biodiversity has various...
