Excessive Irrigation has led to a Decrease in Monsoon Rainfall in Northern India
Human actions on the environment and generally all land-use decisions can drastically influence climate change. Recently, a scientist from Purdue University have proved that these actions have affected Indian monsoon rains. His research shows that in the last 50 years monsoon rainfall decreased dramatically in rural areas because irrigation was excessively used to increase agriculture. “In the rural areas, we’re seeing premonsoon greening occurring two weeks earlier than what it did 20 years back as the demand for agricultural intensification to feed India’s people increases”.
Black Soot Could Be The Cause Of Melting Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain system on the Planet. Home to more than 10,000 glaciers and with over 100 peaks, each exceeding heights of 7,200 m, the Himalayas are , even if surprisingly for some, also the place where one of the Earth’s largest fresh water resource is located, being third only after the North and South Poles. It is dependent to the life of so many people and if were to be polluted in any way it would bring hazard to many countries. Some new research suggest that the cause of the melting Himalayas could be just that: pollution.
Earth’s Climate Could Experience Another Sudden Ice Age
The Earth is very old – about 4.5 billion years and counting. In this time it has experienced numerous events, we humans would call catastrophes, which have brought it to the present shape and form. There is no doubt in the scientists mind that those kinds of events will soon appear again.
Biodegradable Plastics Produced by Fermentation Using E.Coli Bacteria
Plastic materials are excessively used today, we find these materials everywhere and this is not a good thing. Many objects like tools or food packaging are made of plastics. Generally, plastics are environmentally harmful (non-degradable materials). The toxicity of these plastics must be taken also into account because it is actually a source of soil pollution and when we talk about soil pollution things are not so simple. For this reason, some South Korean scientists have found a method to produce biodegradable plastics, without using fossil fuels.
New Eco-Route ESP Module From Garmin Helps Saving Fuel
With all this eco talk taking place all over the world, the need for some fast and easy solution for the environment is great. We know that all the fuel powered vehicles produce vast amounts of pollution in the air, even with all the emission standards and regulations practiced all over the globe and that they should be replaced soon by a more environmentally-friendly ones, like the electric cars. But until then, most of us must stick to the petroleum based fuel cars and try to make them as “green” as possible. Well, a little help comes from Garmin, which has created a new module for their nuvi line of GPS equipments to devise a new route, that is not the shortest, nor the fastest, but the greenest.
What will happen to our planet if temperature will increase with 4˚C
Global warming is a very discussed problem, and every day researchers and scientists discover more and more negative effects that increasing temperature may have on our planet. This month, British Embassy announced the latest discoveries about global warming effects on our planet. Among many shocking statements, British Ambassador Robin Barnett said: „Global warming will not affect only polar bears. Global warming is a major problem that can affect vital resources and this thing could have extremely serious consequences.” Robin Barnett also said that global warming can affect even the relationships between governments. According to some studies made in South East Europe, population could bear the following risks, if the temperature will rise with 4 Celsius degrees: dramatic decrease of water resources, frequent droughts and outbreak of devastating fires.
Soil Pollution Process Explained
I think it is not necessary to define again “soil pollution” term, because I already did this in an older post. So, we will go straight to the point!
Soil can be polluted:
A)directly;
B)indirectly;
How Forests Improve Human Health
We talked in some older posts about forest influences on global warming and the influence of vegetation on climate evolution.
Today I will present some special qualities of forests, and more specifically, the role of forest on human health (health role).
So I will continue to list some of these special qualities:
Fish from American Waters are Contaminated with Mercury
Americans, attention!!! It is not a joke! All information in this post are real! Recently, American Geological Services announced, after several studies, that all freshwater-fish from United States, contain a neurotoxic substance…mercury!!!Some studies made by US Geological Survey shows that 292 rivers and lakes in United States are full of fish contaminated with mercury.
Stressed Plants Could Negatively Influence the Climate
On “My Green Treasure” we talked several times about the factors influencing climate evolution and global warming. We strive to present some unusual factors that were not so popular lately. Today I want to start from the next idea: plants can positively influence the climate but on the other hand could lead to an intensification of global warming process.
Marine Cloud Whitening – Artificial Created Clouds to Prevent Global Warming
An important factor influencing climate evolution and global warming on our planet, is represented by solar radiation. Many countries consider solar radiation as a very important alternative energy source but it seems that radiations emitted by the sun can have negative effects on our planet.
Eco-Friendly Samsung Cellphone Made From Corn-Based Bio-Plastic
Recyclable materials are used frequently nowadays on portable devices production and companies use these recyclable materials to develop their “green image” and to attract customers attention.
“The Contortionist “ Compact Bike Can be Folded in 20 Seconds
In a previous post we presented a special designed bicycle, made by Mercedes-Benz, a folding bike, easy to carry anywhere and perfect for someone who is striving to protect the environment and reduce CO2 emissions.
New Indoor Gardening System is DNA Molecule-Inspired
I think that many of us have a small garden around our homes, where we can find different vegetables or fruits, vegetable foods for daily consumption. But many people live in urban areas, in big cities, where building a garden is not so easy .Most people in urban areas buy their food from supermarkets, and this food is not so healthy compared with food from your own garden.
Global Climate Could be Influenced by Jellyfish Movements in Water
Global warming problem is a very complicated problem today, a problem influenced by many factors, a problem that can be solved with a huge effort, with willpower, technology and also with love for nature.
Many Islands from Pacific Could Disappear in Only Few Years
Global warming is a phenomenon that frightens increasingly more countries, several organizations and many more people. Polluting gases, greenhouse gases, in large quantities can cause an increase in global temperature up to 6 Celsius degrees. This thing could lead to dramatic changes of our planet.
Walnut Tree Shadow is Harmful to Humans and Could Increase Pollution
In this post I want to talk about the positive and negative effects that the walnut tree have on humans, plants and animals around it.
Samsung – Major $4,3B Eco-Investment
Eco, Eco, everybody Eco ! A green revolution is taking place ! It seems they can’t get enough of it. Another major Korean electronics company, Samsung, is ready to do a major $4,3 billion (5.4 trillion Korean won) eco-investment into more environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient products for company’s plans to reduce carbon gas emissions in the production section, by 2013, Samsung officials announced last week.
Cycling Safety Improved by Lacoste Eco-Friendly Bike Helmet
I think that we all heard about Lacoste company, and we all know that the products offered are high-quality products. Recently Lacoste launched an Eco-Friendly Bike Helmet, very resistant, made with comfort providing materials and also with recyclable materials.
Nissan’s New Electric Car
The Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan, announced today it’s latest electric car prototype, a model similar to the existing car, Tiida, with improved performances. The car’s design will be made public on the second of august, at the company’s HQ from Yokohama.This zero-emission car will be available in the USA and Japan next year, with plans for the European market for 2012. It will be a five-seat family hatchback with four doors .