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INTRODUCTION : Eucalyptus trees are evergreen trees that originated in Australia and have been widely planted in many parts of the world due to their adaptability to different climates and fast growth rate. Despite their many uses, the impact of eucalyptus trees on the environment has been a controversial topic. This blog aims to explore various aspects of eucalyptus trees and answer the question of whether they are beneficial or detrimental to the environment. History of Eucalyptus Trees: Botanists first introduced eucalyptus trees to Europe in the 18th century, and since then, they have been introduced to other regions, such as Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Due to their fast growth rate and adaptability to different climates, they have been extensively planted in these areas. USES OF EUCALYPTUS TREES: Eucalyptus trees have various uses, including: Timber: Eucalyptus wood is durable, hard, and resistant to decay, making it ideal for furniture, flooring, and construction....

Introduction: Bamboo, a grass of the Poaceae family, has long been used as a construction material in many parts of the world. Its strength, flexibility, and sustainability make it a popular choice for building materials, furniture, and even clothing. But bamboo has another secret weapon that is less well-known: it can act as a natural soil compactor. In this blog post, we will explore how bamboo can be used as a soil compactor, its benefits, and the challenges of using it in this way. What is soil compaction? Soil compaction is the process of reducing the volume of soil by applying external pressure. This process can be carried out using mechanical equipment such as rollers, tampers, and compactors. Soil compaction is necessary for various reasons, including improving the stability of foundations, increasing the bearing capacity of soil, and reducing the likelihood of soil settlement. However, traditional methods of soil compaction can be expensive, time-consuming, and damaging to the...

  Introduction: Honey bees are an essential component of our ecology because they pollinate a wide variety of crops and wild flowers. Around 75% of the world's food crops depend on pollination, and honey bees pollinate roughly 80% of these crops, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation.  The pollination services provided by honey bees are valued at $235 to $577  billion yearly. Honey bees, however, are in danger of dying out due to a variety of factors, such as habitat loss, chemical exposure, climate change, pests and diseases, and genetic contamination from non-native bees.  For instance, a number of stresses, including pesticides, parasites, and  inadequate nutrition, have been related to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD),  a condition where entire honey bee colonies die out. The number of honey bees has drastically decreased recently, with some locations reporting losses of up to 90%. The security of our food supply, biodiversity,...

To end poverty, secure prosperity, and protect the environment while combating climate change and striving to preserve our oceans and forests, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were set in 2015 with the objective of achieving them by 2030 across both developing and developed countries.   Urban green space is a very successful sustainable technology that supports the most crucial SDGs, such as human health and wellness, life on land, tackling climate change, and creating sustainable cities and communities. Historically, greenspace has been used as two words, green and space, where the adjective green describes the space. For example, in a paper concerning trees mitigating air pollution, green space is defined as “land covered with some form of vegetation” (Warren, 1973). People are moving from rural to urban locations around the world in quest of better employment prospects, resources, and a more modernized lifestyle. Between 2000 and 2050, this stark demographic cha...

Climate is the average weather in a given area over a longer period of time. A description of a climate includes information on, e.g. the average temperature in different seasons, rainfall, and sunshine, classical period used for describing a climate is 30 years, as defined by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). . Wladimir Koppen divided the world's climates into categories. His categories were based on the temperature, the amount of precipitation, and the times of year when precipitation occurs. The categories were also influenced by a region’s latitude—the imaginary lines used to measure our Earth from north to south from the equator. five main types of climates are: A: Tropical. In this hot and humid zone, the average temperatures are greater than 64°F (18°C) year-round and there is more than 59 inches of precipitation each year. B: Dry. These climate zones are so dry because moisture is rapidly evaporated from the air and there is very little precipitation. C: Temperat...

CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES Conference of the parties (COP) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCCC). A key task for the COP is to review the national communications and emission inventories submitted by Parties. Based on this information, the COP assesses the effects of the measures taken by Parties and the progress made in achieving the ultimate objective of the Convention. Since 2015, under the legally-binding Paris Agreement treaty, almost all countries in the world have committed to: Keep the rise in global average temperature to ‘well below’ 2°C, and ideally 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels. Strengthen the ability to adapt to climate change and build resilience. Align finance flows with ‘a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development’. Source: UNFCCC International The COP meets every year, unless the Parties decide otherwise. The first COP meeting was held in...

Waiting to be discovered: the Plastic waste recycling industry Plastic pollution occurs due to the accumulation of plastic in the environment. Plastic is a versatile compound made up of repeatedly long chains of molecules interlinked together. It can take various forms and shapes. Plastic is used in almost every sector including in building and construction, packaging, and also in electronic and industrial machinery. Accumulation of plastic is a problem because it does not decompose. Its reversible nature makes him a dangerous compound. Normally plastic items usually take 1000 years to decompose. One of the most important and concerning problems in developing nations is plastic pollution, which has a significant negative influence on both the environment and human health. Unfortunately, in Pakistan, there hasn't been much work done on this subject. The average amount of plastic garbage produced annually per person ranges from 69 kg in Japan and Korea to 221 kg in the United Stat...

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: MY IDEAL NATION'S HOPE FOR A BETTER FUTURE Nigeria is currently faced with numerous issues that accumulated and leads to continuous backwardness in economic growth; this is a result of climate change, insecurity and gender inequality. The continues uncontrolled exploitation and over dependency on non renewable energy sources( coal, petroleum, and natural gas), Unsustainable agricultural practices, improper waste management practices, deforestation and other unsustainable habits have led to the increased rise of greenhouse gases(Co, Nox, Sox, methane e.t.c) into the atmosphere, such gases are heat trapping-gases capable of trapping excess heat in the atmosphere which cause a rise in the global average temperature and eventually lead to global warming and climate change. The NOAA report shows that the global mean temperature between January and September 2021 was around 1.08 ±0.13 °C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average. The year is likely ...

LIST OF ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCE AND THEIR FULL MEANING 1. UN--------------------UNITED NATIONS 2. UNEP----------------UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM 3. WHO-----------------WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION 4. NAFDAC-----------NATIONAl AGENCY FOR FOOD, DRUD ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL 5. UNICEF-------------UNITED NATION'S CHILDREN FUND, FORMERLY UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN EMERGENCY FUND 6. NESREA-------------- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT AGENCY 7. SON----------------STANDARD ORGANIZATION OF NIGERIA 8. UNDP--------------UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 9. IUCN-------------- INTERNAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE 10. FAO---------------- FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS 11. UNFCCC-----------UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE 12. IPCC---------------- INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE 13. UNCCD-------------UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION TO COMBAT DESERTIFICATIO...

The word "tsunami" comprises the Japanese words "tsu" (meaning harbour) and "nami" (meaning wave). A tsunami is a series of enormous waves created by an underwater disturbance usually associated with earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean. Volcanic eruptions, submarine landslides, and coastal rock falls can also generate a tsunami, as can a large asteroid impacting the ocean. They originate from a vertical movement of the sea floor with the consequent displacement of water mass. Tsunami waves often look like walls of water and can attack the shoreline and be dangerous for hours, with waves coming every 5 to 60 minutes. The first wave may not be the largest, and often it is the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even later waves that are the biggest. After one wave inundates, or floods inland, it recedes seaward often as far as a person can see, so the seafloor is exposed. The next wave then rushes ashore within minutes and carries with it many floating de...