Waste Disposal

Hi environmentaly friends,

In this post I will be talk about the waste disposal. The over consumption of resources and creation of plastics are creating a global crisis of waste disposal. Developed countries are notorious for producing an excessive amount of waste or garbage and dumping their waste in the oceans and, less developed countries. Nuclear waste disposal has tremendous health hazards associated with it. Plastic, fast food, packaging and cheap electronic wastes threaten the well-being of humans. Waste disposal is one of urgent current environmental problem.
















To resolve those problems, I give you some tips:

1. Bring reusable bags and containers when shopping, traveling, or packing lunches or leftovers.
2. Choose products that are returnable, reusable, or refillable over single-use items.
3. Avoid individually wrapped items, snack packs, and single-serve containers. Buy large containers of items or from bulk bins whenever practical.
4. Be aware of double-packaging - some "bulk packages" are just individually wrapped items packaged yet again and sold as a bulk item.
5. Purchase items such as dish soap and laundry detergents in concentrate forms.Compost food scraps and yard waste.
6. Shop at second-hand stores.  You can find great used and unused clothes at low cost to you and the environment.  Buy quality clothing that won't wear out and can be handed down, whether to other people you know or on to a thrift store.
7. Buy items made of recycled content, and use and reuse them as much as you can. For instance, use both sides of every page of a notebook before moving on to the next clean notebook.  Use unneeded, printed on printer paper for a scratch pad.

Ozone Layer Depletion

Hello Environmentaly Friends,are you fine?
Today we will talk about the "Ozone Layer Depletion",so let's go!
The Ozone Layer Depletion(Doc.1) is a problem that is due to the use of CFC's(Chloro-floro carbons).
The CFC's cause a decrease of the ozone layer, as these can destroy the same, but we'll see what are the consequences of the reduction of the ozone layer by the same:

Consequences of the Ozone Layer Depletion:
-Global Warming;
-increased numbers of people with cataracts(due to ultraviolet rays);
-increased numbers of people with skin cancer(due to ultraviolet rays);
-Melting of polar ice caps;

          ...

But what can we do to avoid this?

It's simple:
-Avoid open refrigerators;
-Avoid using Aerosols;
-Avoid using artificial Deodorizers;
           ...


CFC's Molecule is composed by(Doc.2):
3xChlorine Atoms;
1xFluorine Atom;
1xCarbon Atom.

Doc.1-The Evolution of the Ozone Layer Depletion.

Doc.2-CFC's Molecule.

Ozone Layer Depletion in Antarctica.

See that three videos to more Information:-Ozone's animation
                                                                              -Ozone Layer Depletion
                                                                              -What happened to the holes in the Ozone Layer?
 


See you Tomorrow Environmentaly Friends!

By Francisco

Ocean Acidification

Hello Environmentaly Friends,are you fine?

Today we will talk about the "Ocean Acidification".
The Ocean Acidification  is a consequence of industrialization,deforestation,cars,airplanes...
because they produce carbon dioxide when going to the atmosphere reacts with water to form carbonic acid(Doc.1) then followed by forming Bicarbonate ions then followed by hydrogen ions(Doc.2).
These chemical compounds are acidify the ocean water causing the water beings and plants to die due to excess acidity,these also to infiltrate the land may eventually be ingested by a living being (in the form of potato,lettuce...), and more, can also be live ingest these compounds (in the form of fish), because these consumed them in the past!

So...the Ocean acidification affects the trees,the fish,the humans... =Loss of Biodiversity.

Doc.1-Reactions and Carbonic Acid Molecule.

Doc.2-Ocean Acidification.

Three Tips to avoid the "Ocean Acidification":
-Donating used clothing;
-Cycling or Walking;
-Not ride a Car.




See that three videos to more information:-Ocean Acidification;
                                                                              -Two minutes on oceans;           
                                                                              -Ocean Acidification and Biodiversity Impacts.


See you tomorrow Environmentaly Friends!

By Francisco

Genetic Engineering

Hi environmentaly friends,

Genetic Engineering: Genetic modification of food using biotechnology is called genetic engineering. Genetic modification of food results in increased toxins and diseases as genes from an allergic plant can transfer to target plant. Genetically modified crops can cause serious environmental problems as an engineered gene may prove toxic to wildlife. Another drawback is that increased use of toxins to make insect resistant plant can cause resultant organisms to become resistant to antibiotics.

Good Bye Environmentaly Friends!

Public Health Issues

Hi environmentaly friends,

Public Health Issues: The current environmental problems pose a lot of risk to health of humans, and animals. Dirty water is the biggest health risk of the world and poses threat to the quality of life and public health. Run-off to rivers carries along toxins, chemicals and disease carrying organisms. Pollutants cause respiratory disease like Asthma and cardiac-vascular problems. High temperatures encourage the spread of infectious diseases like Dengue.

Good Bye Environmentaly Friends!

Urban Sprawl

Hi environmentaly friends,

Urban Sprawl: Urban sprawl refers to the migration of population in urban areas of high density to rural areas of low density which results in spreading the city over more and more rural land. results of urban expansion in soil degradation, increased traffic, environmental issues and health problems. The growing demand for land displaces natural environment consisting of flora and fauna instead of being replaced.

Urban Sprawl

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Water Pollution

Hi environmentaly friends,

Water Pollution: Drinking water is becoming a rare commodity. Water is becoming an economic and political problem that the human population fighting for this feature. One option is suggested using the desalination process. Industrial development is filling our rivers seas and oceans with toxic pollutants which are a major threat to human health.

Water Pollution

How can we prevent water pollution?

Do not throw garbage on the streets, beaches, rivers or the sea.

Treating sewage and industrial effluents before being released to the sea.

Conditioning household waste in suitable and safe place so that does not become marine debris.

Do not waste water, at home or anywhere else.

Place filters in factories and industries.

Channeling all the water used by the population to a treatment plant.

Good Bye Environmentaly Friends!

Deforestation

Hello,Environmentaly friends!
Now I will talk about the "Deforestation",the Deforestation is a problem that causes a massive disruption at the level of living beings and Climate.

The trees are the main producers of Oxygen, they absorb Carbon dioxide and give off Oxygen(Doc.1)
,which allows an increase in biodiversity and Living beings.
They are also the main causes of rainfall because through evapotranspiration, Trees perspire, the water evaporates and later gives rise to precipitation, which ensures the life of Living beings, as these in principle not have a water shortage.

Curiosity:
The Trees ensure the existence of the planet's biodiversity.

Doc.1-Evapotranspiration

One of the main factors that make Deforestations occur are:

-Deforestation by arson;
-Deforestationby natural fire;
-Building Factories;
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After Deforestation of a field

See these three videos for more information:-What is Deforestation?;                                              

                                                                                  -Deforestation Effects on Climate;

                                          -The Deforestation of the Amazon.

So remember do not cut trees...Good Bye Environmentaly Friends!

By Francisco

Loss of Biodiversity

Hello Environmentaly Friends,welcome to another post,in this post I wil talk about the Loss of Biodiversity!

The Loss of Biodiversity is a consequence of habitat destruction, such as forests, for example, trees in a forest are cut to create industrial areas or even to build houses, it is obvious that there will be loss of habitat for some living beings(Doc.1) which result in a loss of biodiversity, if this were the same forest which issue carbon dioxide, sulfur, carbon monoxide...would originate a loss of biodiversity because they would eventually die!

Doc.1-Biodiversity in a Forest.

See this video to perceive simply because of not killing living beings:Living Beings-"Friends Forever".



Tips to protect the Biodiversity:

-Avoid killing living beings;
-Avoid cutting Trees;
-Avoid destroying habitats.



Here is a video to show some extinct species and how to save the biodiversity:Biodiversity Loss ans some Tips to prevent.

Goodbye Environmentaly Friends,so protect the living Beings and they will be happy!!!

By Francisco

Climate Change

Hello,Environmentaly friends!
Now I will talk about the "Climate Change",the climate change is a consequence of the Global warming,of the cutting of trees...

The Climate change is due to the issue of water vapor(H2O),Carbondioxide(CO2),Methane(CH4), Nitrous Oxide(N2O) and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)(Doc.1)...

The change in climate causes the melting of the polar ice caps(Doc.2) due to global warming(Doc.3), the death of living beings creatures, habitat destruction also because of global warming, if a certain forested region occurs evapotranspiration held by the trees which makes it rains in this region but if this region were deforested evapotranspiration no longer occur(Doc.4).

Doc.1-Molecules of the gases that contribute to the Climate Change.

Doc.2-The melting of the Polar Ice caps.

Doc.3-Global Warming.

Doc.4-The Evapotranspiration importance.

Tips to prevent the Climate Change:

-Avoid cutting Trees;

-Avoid driving a car;

-Fly Less.

If you make this tips you will save the Planet,Good Job Environmentaly Friends!!!

By Francisco

Nature Resource Depletion

Hi "green friends",

In this post I will talk about the Nature Resource Depletion. Natural resource depletion is another crucial current environmental problems. Fossil fuel consumption results in emission of Greenhouse gases, which is responsible for global warming and climate change. Globally, people are taking efforts to shift to renewable sources of energy like solar, wind, biogas and geothermal energy. The cost of installing the infrastructure and maintaining these sources has plummeted in the recent years.

Overpopulation

Hi "green friends",

In this post I will talk about overpopulation. The population of the planet is reaching unsustainable levels as it faces shortage of resources like water, fuel and food. The population explosion in less developed and developing countries is straining the already scarce resources. Intensive agriculture practiced to produce food damages the environment through use of chemical fertilizer, pesticides and insecticides. 

Global Warming

Hi environmentaly friends,

In this post I will talk about the global warming. The climate changes like global warming is the result of human practices like emission of greenhouse gases. Global warming leads to rising temperatures of the oceans and the earth’ surface causing melting of polar ice caps, rise in sea levels and also unnatural patterns of precipitation such as flash floods, excessive snow or desertification.

 

 

To resolve these serious problems I will give you some tips that can and should always use it well will help make the planet greener! And do not think that will not make a difference, because if we start, to contribute, gradually, we will make a difference!

1. When possible, go to the places on foot or by bike;
2. Encourage the city and businesses to adopt a protection policy to cyclists, such as building bicycle paths and bicycle parking;
3. Use recycled or recyclable products;
4. Buy only what is necessary, make maximum use of all products and sell, donate and reuse those who would otherwise be discarded;
5. Buy appliances with energy efficiency;
6. Use rechargeable bags for carrying purchases and avoid the use of plastic bags;
7. Wash clothes with cold water, not hot, can reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by up to 15 times;
8. When building or renovating the house, choose the installation of rainwater storage systems and use of solar energy;
9.   Route the waste for recycling;
10. Separate correctly kinds of materials and dispose accordingly;
11. Compost organic materials;
12. Turn off the lights whenever they are not used and to unplug appliances that remain on stand-by.        

Pollution

Hi environmentally friends,

In this post I will talk about the pollution the air, water and soil and their sollutions... The pollution of air, water and soil require millions of years to recoup. Industry and motor vehicle exhaust are the number one of the pollutants. Heavy metals, nitrates and plastic are toxins also responsible for pollution. 

• While water pollution is caused by oil spill, acid rain, urban runoff;
• Air pollution is caused by various gases and toxins released by industries and factories and combustion of fossil fuels;
• Soil pollution is  caused by industrial waste that deprives soil from essential nutrients.

                           

To resolve these serious problems I will give you some tips that can and should always use it well will help make the planet greener! And do not think that will not make a difference, because if we start, to contribute, gradually, we will make a difference!

1. Stop riding car and start cycling will reduce the emission of toxic pollutants into the atmosphere;
2. Installation of emission control systems of greenhouse gases in industries;
3. Expand power generation through clean and renewable sources: hydroelectric, wind and solar;
4. Contribute to the recycling system;
5.  Recovery of methane gas in landfills;
6. Use the most of natural lighting within the home environment;
7. Stop deforestation and plant more trees as a way to reduce air pollution;
8.  Use of clean and advanced techniques in agriculture to avoid carbon emissions;
9. In the construction of buildings, implementation of systems that conserve energy (use of solar energy for water heating and cooling).

I hope you practice those tips, see you on next post!  

Acid Rain

Hi environmentaly friends,

Acid Rain: Acid rain occurs due to the presence of certain pollutants in the atmosphere. Acid rain can be caused due to combustion of fossil fuels or erupting volcanoes or rotting vegetation which release sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. Acid rain is a known environmental problem that can have serious effect on human health, wildlife and aquatic species.

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How to avoid the acid rain?

We can avoid acid rain in several ways:

Use less polluting transport such as the metro;

Using sources of cleaner energy: hydroelectric, geothermal energy, tidal energy, wind energy and perchance nuclear energy;

Use fuel with low sulfur content;

Control the amount of plants in the city;

Walk the walk is good for health and decrease to the emissions of many pollutants that cars send into the atmosphere.

Metro

Good Bye Environmentaly Friends!

How to recycle?

Hi environmentaly friends,

In this post we will talk about "How to recycle?":

• Step 1:To recycle you will need three containers,one green,one blue and one yellow.

• Step 2:What is plastic goes to the yellow container, what is paper goes to the blue container and what is glass goes to the green container. And now you have the essencial to make the recycling!

Welcome Environmentaly Friends

Hi "green" friends and welcome to our blog of environmental. In this post we publish two smalles videos about the problems and sollutions to multiple types of pollution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW7fxGG9cEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPtKOrwf1h0

Take care of the planet, 

bye and see you again in next post.