Ecology News

The first fact of using chemical weapons was recorded on 04.24.1915. It was used to defeat soldiers located near the city of Ypres (France). As a result, five thousand people died immediately, and ten thousand soldiers died later after a while, and the rest remained disabled.

Despite the fact that today alternative sources of energy are increasingly being used, the extraction of coal is an actual area of ​​industry. One of the most important areas of application of this type of fuel is the work of power plants. Coal deposits are located in various countries of the world, and 50 of them are active.

Human ecology is a science that studies the relationship of people, society, an individual person with nature. The following points are considered: - the state of the human body; - the influence of nature on the state and well-being of people; - environmental management; - improving public health. It should be noted that human ecology is a relatively young discipline.

A river basin is a land area into which underground groundwater and various water bodies flow. All of them enter the system of a certain river, but the regimes of surface and underground catchment do not coincide. Since it is difficult to track groundwater sources, it is the tributaries of the river that form the basis of the basin.

Fedorovskoye field is one of the largest oil and gas production sites in Russia. It is located in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug near the city of Surgut. The field was discovered in 1971, deposits of Jurassic, Cretaceous and Paleogene were discovered. In some strata of minerals, oil was discovered with interlayers of clay and siltstones, sandstone and other rocks.

Australia is located in the southern and eastern hemispheres of the planet. The whole continent occupies one state. The population is growing every day and currently stands at over 24.5 million people. About every 2 minutes a new person is born. In terms of population, the country occupies the fiftieth place in the world.

The problem of nature conservation is relevant for many people in all corners of the earth. Living in large cities and small towns, all people to varying degrees feel the call of nature. Some serious-minded people who want to change their lives and join nature, resort to active actions, seek like-minded people and create eco-settlements.

The company "Tesla" is engaged in the development and production of batteries according to special technology, which are necessary for electric cars. A separate factory was built for this. It is moderately large, since it is aimed at providing all owners of electric vehicles with batteries of the highest quality.

To visit the desert, it is not necessary to go to Africa or Australia. Deserts and semi-deserts are also located in Russia. Deserts occupy the lowest part of the Caspian lowland, where flat surfaces alternate with sandy sediments. The climate here is sharply continental: very hot and dry summers, cold and not very snowy winters.

The Pechora basin is the largest coal deposit in Russia. It is located in the Republic of Komi, the Arkhangelsk Region and the Polar Urals, near the city of Vorkuta. Its area is more than 90 thousand square kilometers. This coal basin provides resources for the whole region. The following minerals are mined here: anthracites; brown coal; semianthracites; lean coals.

One of the most popular developments today is the LED lamp, which was invented by Peruvian scientists from the organization UniversidaddeIngeniería & Tecnología. The peculiarity of this lamp is that with its help the lighting device can work and be charged from the energy of indoor colors. In more detail, the energy released by microorganisms located in the ground.

Antarctica is a mysterious continent that has a special world of nature. There are peculiar reservoirs, among which it is worth highlighting Lake Vostok. It is named after the Vostok station, which is located nearby. The lake above is covered with an ice sheet. Its area is 15.5 thousand square meters. kilometers.

Today, the development of technologies for alternative energy, which can be obtained from inexhaustible natural sources such as the sun, wind, water, is relevant. These methods are very effective and less harmful to the environment. In addition, they help to save money, because recycled materials are used for this.

When it comes to a wind turbine, a picture of an aggregate with large blades that are localized off the coast of various water bodies pops up in the mind. One company in Minnesota created a portable turbine that is unlike the others. The blades of this device rotate both vertically and horizontally.

Russia occupies a vast territory on the planet, respectively, there is a huge number of mineral deposits. Their number is almost 200 thousand. The largest reserves in the country are natural gas and potassium salts, coal and iron, cobalt, nickel and oil. Since the territory is characterized by different forms of relief, various rocks and minerals are mined in the mountains, on the plains, forests, and in the coastal zone.

The environmental problems of the modern world are a danger to all countries. Therefore, only by uniting, humanity can find a solution. And this positive decision is possible with material well-being and progress in a healthy nature around us. Environmental degradation has a negative impact on the health of the entire population.

Social ecology is a branch of science that studies the interaction of the human community and nature. At the moment, this science is being formed into an independent discipline, has its own field of research, subject and object of study. It should be said that social ecology explores diverse groups of people who are engaged in activities that directly affect the state of nature, using the resources of the planet.

Agricultural ecology considers the environmental problems that agro-industrial activity generates. As a result, an attempt is made to change actions and develop techniques that will reduce the harmful effects on nature. Soil exploitation The main resource of agroecosystems is land.

Ecology considers many environmental problems, especially those that have occurred as a result of anthropogenic activities. Depending on which sphere is considered, such a section of ecology studies it. Practical ecology occupies a special place among the disciplines about land and nature. It aims to solve practical problems: rational use of natural resources; elimination of pollution of water, land, air; management of the world; environmental protection.

Medical ecology is a narrow special discipline that examines the impact of ecology on human health. The main task of this section of ecology is to establish the causes of diseases and eliminate them. Many people do not even suspect that they have chronic illnesses due to their specific place of residence.

The largest natural complex of the Earth is the geographical envelope. It includes the lithosphere and atmosphere, the hydrosphere and biosphere, which interact with each other. Due to this, there is an active cycle of energy and substances in nature. Each shell - gas, mineral, living and water has its own laws of development and existence.

Today, the issue of environmental impact of industry is very relevant, since the activities of metallurgical, chemical, energy, engineering and other enterprises cause irreversible damage to nature. In this regard, in the field of scientific knowledge, such a discipline as industrial ecology has appeared.

NASA satellites recorded and transmitted alarming data. They demonstrated the melting of the glaciers of Greenland. Scientists have compiled a map of points and places where ice melting is most active. The thickness of the ice sheet reaches several thousand meters, but global warming contributes to the destruction of the ice sheet.

The science of limonology studies lakes. By origin, scientists distinguish several types, among which there are tectonic lakes. They are formed as a result of the movement of lithospheric plates and the appearance of depressions in the earth's crust. Thus formed the deepest lake in the world - Baikal and the largest in area - the Caspian Sea.

Scientists in the United States have created environmentally friendly and edible milk protein-based packaging for their products. The results were presented at an exhibition in Philadelphia. Edible packaging is the best alternative to modern plastic bags, which it is high time to get rid of. Plastic decomposes very slowly, and milk protein packaging is made from organic compounds and is environmentally friendly.

In Germany, scientists in the course of research found that the fern Salvinia Molesta perfectly absorbs oily substances, including oil products. In nature, this species of flora is considered a weed, but since it has discovered new properties, it will be useful for purifying the waters of the seas and oceans in cases of oil spills.

Today, scientists are actively exploring coral reefs to save them from extinction. In connection with this, a series of discoveries were made at the American Oceanographic Institute. So they found that reefs make special sounds that regulate marine life. These sound waves attract microorganisms and algae that saturate corals with beneficial substances.

The Earth’s crust is a structural element of the Earth’s structure, it is a solid outer shell of the planet. Most of it is covered by the waters of the oceans, and the smaller ones are continents that are exposed to atmospheric influences. The remaining parts of the planet's structure - the upper and lower mantle, the outer and inner core, are located under the crust.

The year of ecology in Russia will be 2017, as reported by the special representative of the President of Russia, who is involved in environmental protection and ecology. The first solution to problems begins with is garbage collection and recycling. The country has a huge number of landfills and landfills, poisoning the lives of people in all regions.

In the Arctic, in the Barents Sea, one of the reserves is being liquidated. Earlier, any industrial activity and mining was prohibited here, but now part of the territory is transferred to a Russian oil and gas company and will not be protected. In this area there is a national park "Russian Arctic", and another part of the reserve will relate to it.

Not everyone knows that the country's energy security begins in homes. In the modern world, it is buildings that have become the largest consumers of energy. From the statistics it follows that they consume about 40% of energy. This contributes to the country's dependence on fuel supplies, including gas, representing the main source of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.

A geomagnetic storm is called a wave of geomagnetic fields, which lasts from a short period in hours to several days. The excitement of geomagnetic fields occurs due to fluctuations in solar wind flows and is interconnected with the Earth's magnetosphere. Physicists are studying geomagnetic storms and, from their point of view, it is called "space weather".

In the state of Northern California, scientists have created such a stand-alone device that charges a car. Of course, you can charge it in the usual way, autonomous charging is always convenient to take with you and charge when convenient, which saves time. The advantage will be that with autonomous charging the car can be left to charge unattended.

A large number of accidents on rivers occur due to the entry of swimmers who do not know how to swim well into the whirlpools formed above the pits or deep depressions at the bottom of the reservoir. Unfortunately, very few people without outside help managed to get out alive from this deadly "carousel" in the water.

Aircraft Los Angeles-San Francisco from United Airlines will soon fly on biofuel. It is made from agricultural waste. This airline was the first in the United States to use such technology, and to carry out constant flights on fuel, which is practically harmless to the environment.

In Baltimore, groundwater samples were taken. Studies have shown that they contain an abnormal amount of amphetamine and various substances that stimulate the central nervous system. The concentration of these compounds reaches a microgram per liter of water. All this leads to significant changes in the hydrosphere.

River basins are considered the territory on which the main river and its tributaries are located. The water system is quite diverse and unique, which allows you to create unique drawings on the surface of our planet. As a result of the merging of small streams, small rivers are formed, the waters of which move in the direction of large channels and merge with them, forming large rivers, seas and oceans.

Recently, on the shelves of supermarkets you can see organic products. According to the definition, they are manufactured according to organic standards, due to which such products acquire healing properties. These products are obtained thanks to the organic production method, which eliminates the use of most modern technologies.

In Russia, the contest "The most comfortable city in Russia" is held annually. The event is organized by Rosstroy. This competition stimulates municipal services to improve housing and communal conditions in Russian cities, infrastructure, the transportation system and after-sales service as a whole. Most often, the awards are received by such settlements: Saransk; Novorossiysk; Khabarovsk October; Tyumen; Leninogorsk; Almetyevsk; Krasnoyarsk; Angarsk.

Global environmental problems are relevant for Russia. It should be recognized that the country is one of the most polluted in the world. This affects the quality of life and adversely affects people's health. The emergence of environmental problems in Russia, as in other countries, is associated with the intense influence of man on nature, which has acquired a dangerous and aggressive character.

In the port of the Swedish city of Gothenburg, the vessel’s bunker was first refueled with liquefied natural gas (LNG). This operation took place in conditions of thorough safety. From now on, LNG fuel will be constantly refueled at this port. About ten such ships are being commissioned in Sweden. In turn, for ships with LNG engines that will be bunkered in Gothenburg, a discount of -30% of the port fee is provided.

This year there was an action dedicated to the problems of childhood diseases, during which workshops were held on providing first aid to children. Irina Lobushkova, emergency medical doctor, spoke about the most common cases of diseases and injuries in children. Most often, an ambulance is called in case of fever, and an increase in childhood morbidity begins in mid-September.

American scientists conducted a study to determine which locality in the world is most at risk of flooding due to melting glaciers. The published results indicate that the first on the list is the city of Huaraz in Peru with a population of 120 thousand people. He is threatened by a nearby glacier, which is melting at a very fast pace.

Quantitative indicators of the environmental safety of an electric vehicle depend on which country and how much energy the car is charged with. The main advantage of this type of transport is the absence of harmful emissions. British scientists conducted an analysis that in different countries there is a difference in the use of electric vehicles.

Scientists have found that hydropower plants and reservoirs used to extract electricity and irrigation systems emit greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, which contributes to global warming. This was discovered by scientists from the University of Washington, who conducted a molecular analysis of the reservoirs used to generate electricity.

Coal-fired power plants are becoming less profitable, and more and more harmful to the environment. In this regard, coal-fired power plants are rapidly closing in Germany. If we take the pan-European indicators, then in the future ¼ of all enterprises generating energy from coal resources will be closed.

In China, BYD and Environmental Sanitation Engineering Group are implementing a joint project to improve the environment. They launched a line of electric garbage trucks. They were presented at the event. In the future, it is planned that they will replace almost half of the cars of the city cleaning company.

The tragedy in Thailand that occurred on the island of Phuket on December 26, 2004, truly shocked the whole world. Huge and multi-ton waves of the Indian Ocean, provoked by an underground earthquake, hit the resorts. Eyewitnesses who were on the beaches that morning said that at first the ocean water, as at low tide, began to rapidly roll away from the coast.

You will not surprise anyone with such an everyday occurrence as rain or hail. However, even precipitation can sometimes be extremely curious. 1. In 1755, rain occurred in the Swiss city of Locarno, unusual in its color, reminiscent of real blood. At the same time, the same color snow was discovered in the Alps.

The movement of the earth's crust leads to the appearance of tension in it. This tension is relieved by the release of tremendous energy, which causes an earthquake. Sometimes we see on television in the news about the next shock that happened anywhere in the world and we think that such a phenomenon is rare.

To date, the ecological state of the Caspian Sea is very difficult, on the verge of disaster. This ecosystem is changing due to the influence of both nature and man. Previously, the reservoir was rich in fish resources, but now some species of fish have been threatened with destruction. In addition, there is information about the mass diseases of marine inhabitants, the reduction of spawning areas.

Today, the ecology of the Black Sea is in crisis. The influence of negative natural and anthropogenic factors inevitably leads to a change in the ecosystem. Basically, the waters suffered the same problems as other seas. Let's consider them in more detail. Flowering of the Black Sea One of the pressing problems of the Black Sea is the flowering of water, an excess of algae, that is, eutrophication.

Industrial development is not only strengthening the economy, but also polluting the surrounding country. Environmental problems in our time have become global. For example, in recent decades, the problem of shortage of drinking water is relevant. There are still problems of pollution of the atmosphere, soil, water by various industrial wastes and emissions.

There are 55 countries and 37 major cities in Africa. These include Cairo, Luanda and Lagos. This continent, which is considered to be the 2nd largest on the planet, is located in the tropical zone, so it is believed that it is the hottest on the planet. The African population, about 1 billion people, lives in both rainforests and desert zones.

In England, scientists began to preserve the population of wild ponies. For this, the animals will undergo microchip implantation operations. In winter, they will not have enough food. To save the ponies, they will be thrown feed in their habitat. This program was launched after in one TV show showed ponies who were in serious condition from hunger.

The environmental situation in China is deteriorating every year. Forecasters foreshadow the strongest smog that is expected in Beijing in the fall and winter. Northeast China became smog on October 24th. Because of this, authorities recommend that people go out only if absolutely necessary, while closing their respiratory organs.

Bulky waste is a category of waste that must be collected and disposed of. A feature of this garbage is its large size, and therefore work with it has a number of features. Many people believe that garbage of any size can be thrown into ordinary trash bins. But this is not so. In ordinary containers, you can throw paper waste and food debris, household residues, textiles, garbage after cleaning the premises.

Thanks to water, there is life on our planet. Two hundred years ago, it was possible to drink water from any reservoirs without fear for health. But today, the water collected in rivers or lakes cannot be consumed without treatment, because the waters of the World Ocean are very polluted. Before using water, harmful substances must be removed from it.

The main problems of the steppes On various continents of our planet, the steppes are spread. They are located in different climatic zones and as a result of the relief features are unique. It is not advisable to compare the steppes of several continents, although there are general trends in this natural zone. One of the common problems is desertification, which threatens most of the modern steppes of the world.

Safety signs or eco-labels are applied to products that may pose a threat to the environment. Some materials are hazardous during manufacture, use or disposal. Such marking gives an idea of ​​the product and its properties. Ecological signs have been accepted and approved by the international community.

Deserts and semi-deserts are the least populated areas of the Earth. The average density is - 1 person per 4-5 square meters. km, so you can walk for weeks without meeting a single person. The climate of deserts and semi-deserts is dry, with low humidity, characterized by huge fluctuations in air temperature of day and night indicators within 25-40 degrees Celsius.

The environment of the city is characterized by diverse landscapes. On the territory of Ulyanovsk there is a reservoir. Also here flows the Seld River, the underground Simbirka, Volga and Svityaga. The last two flow in opposite directions. Their banks are washed away and there is a chance of these rivers to merge into one in several million years.

Speaking of bad and dirty water, we do not even suspect that there are such states in which, having drunk water without treatment, you can become seriously ill. For those who are going on a trip, you should familiarize yourself with the list of these countries. If tourists stay in a good hotel, do not drink tap water without boiling or without treating it with activated charcoal.

Solving environmental problems, one should apply new technologies and abandon old ones that harm the environment. Thus, the Greenpeace World Conservation Organization has made a statement that it is time to abandon coal fuel for the operation of power plants, which is especially harmful to the global water supply.

In Russia there are many cities in which the terrible state of the environment. The most polluted are the most industrialized and densely populated cities. As for Moscow and the Moscow Region, here the ecology is not in the best condition. Cities with atmospheric pollution The dirtiest city in the Moscow Region is Elektrostal, whose air is polluted with carbon monoxide, chlorine, and nitrogen dioxide.

Plastic bottles have been decomposing for over 200 years, so you need to urgently look for an alternative. And such an option for the world community has already been proposed by Aria Jonsson - an Icelandic designer. He suggests making bottles of algae so as not to clog up an already polluted environment. More than 50% of plastic bottles are used only once, after which they become unnecessary and are thrown into the trash.

Ecological examination of the object is carried out to establish how much the economic or other activity affects the area in which it is conducted in order to prevent negative impact on the environment. The results of this audit should be in accordance with environmental law.

In Beijing, the problem of smog has always been relevant. To improve the situation in homes, residents of the Chinese capital install air purifiers, and when they go outside, put on protective masks. The authorities are trying to regulate the situation, switch to cleaner sources of energy and limit the work of industrial enterprises.

At the moment, there are many electrical appliances operating on LEDs. These light emitting mechanisms provide a good alternative to standard electric lamps. However, their use causes a negative impact on the environment, as the LEDs contain toxic materials.

Developing new technologies, France learned to produce alternative energy from cheese. For some, this will seem unrealistic, but in reality this technology is very effective. Recently, a power station was created in the Alps, which uses raw materials from the remains of Beaufort cheese, namely skimmed whey processed into a dry mix.

Leading brands of accessories for devices practically do not compete with each other in technical specifications. Ecological products are very popular now. For example, the company "uBeam" has released a huge number of components and accessories for phones and smartphones, and now presented a charger that will charge the gadget using ultrasound.

It is very important to live not one day, but to preserve the nature of our planet for future generations. If each person cannot personally influence big politics or the economy, then everyone, wherever he lives, can make a useful contribution to the environment. How exactly can we help our planet? There are 33 principles that will help you live in harmony with nature and protect it from destruction.