Highest Mountains In France
At 15,777 feet in elevation along the Italian border in the Graian Alps, Mont Blanc is France's highest peak.
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How Many National Parks Does Sweden Have?
Sweden has 29 national parks that are owned by the state and managed by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
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Loess Soil And Ground Fertility
This wind-blown sediment is responsible in part for some of the world's most agriculturally productive areas.
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US Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2014, 6,870 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gasses were emitted in the US.
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Native Reptiles Of India
Gharials and many species of cobras, lizards, tortoises, and other reptiles all call India their home.
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Endemic Birds Of Argentina
While Argentina is home to around 1,000 avian species, these 16 birds are naturally found nowhere else on earth.
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The Fastest Melting Glacier In Antarctica
The Pine Island Glacier is the world's fastest melting glacier, and the melting of this glacier accounts for 25% of the ice loss in Antarctica.
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What is e-Waste (Electronic Waste)?
Despite all of the benefits of the Information Age, it has unfortunately placed an even greater burden on our landfills.
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Indonesia's Critically Endangered Endemic Birds
Indonesia has the highest number of endemic bird species of any nation on earth, many of which are highly threatened.
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The Differences Between an Asian Elephant and an African Elephant
Several features determine the differences between these two type of elephants, who live on different continents across the world from one another.
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The Tallest Mountains In Austria
12,461 feet in elevation, Grossglockner is the highest peak in Austria, located not far from the famous Brenner Pass.
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The Ten National Parks Of France
There are ten national parks in France that protect a total core area of 3,710 square km and attract 7 million visitors annually.
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New World Monkeys
A new World monkey refers to primates found in Central and South America, as well as some portions of Mexico.
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The Three Species Of The Cassowary Bird Living Today
Cssowaries are unique birds known for their dagger-shaped claws, aggressive nature, omnivorous food habit, head casques, and male nesting behavior.
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Giant Panda Facts - Animals of Asia
One of the friendliest bears in the world, the giant panda is also one of the rarest, with fewer than 2,000 in the wild today.
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What Does Extinction Mean?
Extinction is a sad but true fact of life in the ecological and biological realms of scientific study. While some are natural, modern extinctions are largely man-made.
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Where Is The Island Of Surtsey?
Lying to the south of Iceland, this recently formed volcanic island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008.
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Native Fish Of Malaysia
From the Malay Peninsula to Malaysia's islands and out to sea, Malaysia is teeming with freshwater and marine fish life.
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What Is A Fall Line, And Where Do They Occur?
Also known as a "fall zone", these unique geological features give rise to river rapids, waterfalls, and even historical American socioeconomic divisions.
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What Is The Environmental Impact Of The Fishing Industry?
Oceans of the world may be fishless by 2048, and unmonitored and irresponsible fishing practices are being held as one of the major culprits behind this potential disaster.
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