Category: USA
Trophy Hunters Killed 1.7 Million Animals since 2010
The bloodthirsty “sport” of trophy hunting managed to kill one animal every three minutes over the past decades, according to a devastating new exposé of the industry. Over 1.7 million animals – including elephants, lions, and rhinos – have been slaughtered by trophy hunters,… Continue Reading “Trophy Hunters Killed 1.7 Million Animals since 2010”
USA and Brazil agree to develop Amazon
The USA and Brazil have agreed to promote private-sector development in the Amazon, during a meeting in Washington in 2019. They also pledged a $100m (£80m) biodiversity conservation fund for the Amazon led by the private sector. Brazil’s foreign minister said opening the rain… Continue Reading “USA and Brazil agree to develop Amazon”
How Heavy Snow covered the Sahara Desert in 2018
In 2018, more than 15 inches (40cm) of heavy snowfall has blanketed the sand dunes across the small town of Ain Sefra, Algeria. It is the second time snow has hit in nearly 40 years, with a dusting also recorded in December 2016. Before… Continue Reading “How Heavy Snow covered the Sahara Desert in 2018”
Shifting North Pole causes increasing concerns over Navigation
The Earth’s magnetic North Pole has drifted so fast that authorities have had to officially redefine the location of the magnetic North Pole. The extreme wandering of the North Pole caused increasing concerns over navigation, especially in high latitudes. Earth’s magnetic field is known… Continue Reading “Shifting North Pole causes increasing concerns over Navigation”
10,000 Dogs taking pills for a study on Canine and Human Aging
The Dog Aging Project at the University of Washington is looking to recruit 10,000 dogs to study for the next 10 years to see if they can improve the life expectancy of man’s best friend and their quality of life. The project hopes that… Continue Reading “10,000 Dogs taking pills for a study on Canine and Human Aging”
World’s largest ships emit the same amount of pollution as 50 million cars
Ship pollution affects the health of communities in coastal and inland regions around the world, yet pollution from ships remains one of the least regulated parts of our global transportation system. According to a report by the UK’s Guardian newspaper, just one of the… Continue Reading “World’s largest ships emit the same amount of pollution as 50 million cars”
Sharks in the USA
Sleek, muscular bodies of sharks slice through the water—powerful predators of the ocean, striking fear in smaller fish—and sometimes humans. After extensive coverage of shark attacks on people in local and national media, readers may be left asking why there seems to be a “spike”… Continue Reading “Sharks in the USA”
Earth’s Magnetic Field is pushing North Pole from Canada towards Siberia
The Earth’s magnetic field, the basis for modern global navigation systems, is constantly in some state of flux. However, it now seems to be going haywire, pushing the North Pole closer to Siberia, and no one’s sure why. The field changes as the molten metals surrounding… Continue Reading “Earth’s Magnetic Field is pushing North Pole from Canada towards Siberia”
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