When we think of trees, we typically reserve bright oranges and deep reds to leaves making their way down in autumn. It is an intriguing sight to see as the burst of color ignites a sense of wonder marking the change to come. However, these gentle giants are more than meets the eye. Native to …
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The magnetic field is one of Earth’s greatest forces and biggest protector. It shields us from speeding extraterrestrial objects and eases radiation from solar flares. Without the magnetic field, life as we know it would cease to exist. New research found on ancient Australian crystal, zircon, can tell us more about Earth’s magnetic field. Could …
Bees are major fans of hemp and a recent study has found that the taller the hemp plants are the larger the number of bees that will flock to it. The new research, spearheaded by researchers at Cornell University and published last month in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren’t the only fans of weed. The findings also …
Bees Absolutely Love Cannabis & It Could Help Restore Their Populations Read More »
The skies have fallen over the land down under and rain continues to pour in Australia. Heavy rain has already helped to extinguish 32 fires Thursday morning. With an expectancy of 30 to 80mm of rain between now and Sunday, some worries vanished while others are just beginning to surface. While this may mark a …
A Month’s Worth of Rain Falls on Australia in the Course of One Day—Finally! Read More »
(Originally posted at Collective Evolution) Food forests or Forest gardening have been around for a long time with many of the native cultures practicing this form of sustainable agriculture. It is a form of low-maintenance plant-based food production which replicates natural ecosystems, incorporating fruit and nut trees, shrubs, herbs, running vines and perennial vegetables. Beneficial plants and companion planting is a big part …
Food Forests Could Bring Healthy Organic Food To Everyone: For Free Read More »
A VOLCANO ON A remote island between the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia in the Sea of Okhotsk and Hokkaido in Japan has just erupted for the first time since 1924, and luckily, the International Space Station captured the whole thing via pictures. On June 22, the uninhabited volcanic island of Raikoke shot ash and volcanic glass so high into the air that …
You can now support EIC on PATREON According to a new study, the number of people who may be affected by rising sea levels by 2050 may be three times higher than previously thought. Scientists at Climate Central, a research and advocacy group, used a new digital model for a more accurate estimation based on …
You can now support EIC on PATREON This Sunday (October 27) sees the start of David Attenborough’s new documentary series, Seven Worlds, One Planet. Four years in the making, this new seven episode series looks at a different continent in each episode starts with Antarctica. Viewers will see how bull elephant seals, penguins and whales survive …
David Attenborough’s Seven Worlds, One Planet Released 27 October & We Can’t Wait Read More »
Many countries in the world are trying to move to make a positive difference for our planet. Yes, in the past, we have exploited our planet enough. Now it’s time to give something back to it. Out of all the countries in the world, India is making quite a move towards a greener world. In …
India Plans To Develop A Green Belt Similar To The Great Green Wall Of Africa Read More »
Germany, known for dishes such as bratwurst, eisbein and schnitzel, may soon see the implementation of a meat tax in an effort to curb carbon emissions and improve animal welfare. Early in August, politicians from the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens proposed raising the value-added tax (VAT) on meat to 19%. Meat is currently …
Germany Considers a 19% “Meat Tax” to Combat Climate Change Read More »
Have you ever wondered what Earth looked like millions of years ago, when and how it changed over the ages? If so, you can now browse a recently released interactive map, and even superimpose the political boundaries of today onto the geographic formations of yesteryear, dating back to 750 million years ago. For example, about 240 …