What is a Carbon Offset?
“Carbon offset” refers to reductions that are made in the emission of greenhouse gasses in an attempt to compensate for other emissions.
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The Most Threatened Species Of Shark Living Today
The world's population of sharks have been threatened by habitat degradation, overfishing, bycatch, coastal and riverine development, and hunting.
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Moray Eel Facts - Animals of the Ocean
Moray eels are a large eel species who are found in warm waters throughout the world.
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What is a Flow Resource?
A flow resource is a resource which is neither renewable nor non-renewable.
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What are Benthic Animals?
Benthic animals, sometimes called benthos, refer to organisms who live at the lowest level of a body of water, including an ocean or a lake, sometimes even permanently attached to the bottom.
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What is the Fujita Scale?
The Fujita scale is used to measure tornado intensity.
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Sea Sponge Facts - Animals of the Ocean
Sea sponges are one of the strangest animals to exist on our planet today.
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What Is Speleology?
The scientific study of caves and other karst features is referred to as Speleology.
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What is Soil Liquefaction?
Soil liquefaction describes soil that loses strength when immense stress is applied.
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What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale?
The Saffir-Simpson scale, also known as SSHWS, is used to classify hurricanes and tropical storms.
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Are GMOs Really Dangerous?
Popular opinion says that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are dangerous, possibly lethally so. Does scientific evidence back this up?
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What is Water Scarcity?
Water scarcity is the term used when the water needs of a particular place are not being met.
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Porcupine Facts - Animals of the World
Porcupines are mammals who are unique for for their sharp quills which are used for protection.
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What Are The Differences Between A Springbok And An Impala?
Both species of herbivores are found in southern parts of Africa and are sometimes difficult to distinguish due to the similar physical appearances.
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What Should You Do If You're Caught in an Avalanche?
An avalanche can be a terrifying experience. However, there are safety tips to take into consideration.
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The Highest Mountains In Norway
The 2469 m tall Galdhøpiggen is Norway’s tallest mountain as well as the tallest mountain in all of northern Europe.
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What Are The Differences Between Stalactites And Stalagmites?
Both stalactites and stalagmites are mineral formations in cave but the process of formation of both varies considerably.
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What And Where Is The Chaparral?
A shrubland or heathland plant community, the Chaparral is found primarily California, US and in parts of the Baja California Peninsula in Mexico.
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Endangered Animals of Myanmar
According to the IUCN Red List, these animals are endangered in Myanmar.
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Endangered Mammals of Ontario
There are 33 species of endangered mammals in Ontario, according to the IUCN Red List.
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