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Global Freshwater Shortage: A Growing Crisis
Water covers over 70% of Earth’s surface, yet less than 3% of it is freshwater, and only about 1% is accessible for human use. As global populations rise and climates…
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How We Can Stop Forest Loss: Actions We Can Take Today
Forests are vanishing at an alarming rate, with millions of hectares lost each year. But this trend is not inevitable. While systemic change is essential, individual and community-level actions can…
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Global Forest Loss Over the Last 50 Years: Causes, Consequences, and What Lies Ahead
Forests are essential to life on Earth, covering about 30% of the planet's land surface. They regulate climate, house more than half of all terrestrial species, and support the livelihoods…
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What Is the Ozone Layer?
The ozone layer is a vital shield in Earth’s upper atmosphere that protects life by absorbing most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Though invisible to the eye, this…
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How to Prepare for a Hurricane or Tornado and What to Do During One
Hurricanes and tornadoes are two of the most violent and destructive weather events on Earth. Both bring intense winds, heavy rain, and the potential for catastrophic damage. While their formation…
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The Rise in Hurricane and Tornado Activity Over the Last 50 Years
In the past five decades, both hurricanes and tornadoes have shown a worrying increase in frequency, strength, and unpredictability. While weather variability is natural, growing scientific evidence suggests that climate…
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The Rise in Floods Over the Last 50 Years: Patterns, Causes, and Impacts
Over the past five decades, the frequency and intensity of floods have increased significantly across the globe. Once considered seasonal or regional events, floods are now occurring in unexpected places,…
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Increasing Seismic Activity Over the Last 50 Years: Causes and Concerns
Over the past five decades, scientists have observed a noticeable rise in seismic activity worldwide. Earthquakes, both large and small, appear to be occurring with greater frequency and intensity in…
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The Siberian Traps: Why This Ancient Catastrophe Happened and Could It Happen Again?
The Siberian Traps erupted around 252 million years ago, coinciding with the Permian-Triassic extinction — the most devastating mass extinction the planet has ever experienced. But what triggered these eruptions?…
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Siberian Traps: The Volcanic Fury That Shaped Earth’s History
The Siberian Traps are one of the largest and most powerful volcanic formations in Earth's history. Located in present-day Siberia, Russia, this enormous volcanic region was the site of catastrophic…