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Jul 5, 2022 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Extinction Rebellion: Are XR succeeding? earthandhuman.org/extinction-reb…@ExtinctionR@XrYouth@XRebellionUK
Extinction Rebellions are the group of protesters responsible for a non-partisan international movement against climate and ecological emergencies due to the effects of anthropogenic interventions in nature.
Jun 4, 2022 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
We utilize the equivalent of 1.6 Earths to maintain our contemporary lifestyle, and ecosystems cannot keep up with our requests.
#WorldEnvironmentDay#EnvironmentDay
The gap between what we need to expend to adapt and what we are expending is broadening. Estimated expenses of adaptation continue to climb and could reach US$280-500 billion per year by 2050 for developing nations alone.
Are you tired of an ant infestation?
Not to worry: just hot boiling water will do the trick. earthandhuman.org/natural-ways-t…
Ants are everywhere except Antarctica. But that doesn’t mean you should be okay with them creeping and crawling all over the house.
Apr 12, 2022 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Behavioral changes are the first adaptation of many organisms to changing environment. Some may adapt, while others may become extinct. earthandhuman.org/animals-change… #climatechange#behavioranalsis
Humankind isn’t the only species that have to adjust to the impacts of climate change and global warming.
A new analysis issued in Trends in Ecology & Evolution exhibits that certain warm-blooded species are starting to “shapeshift” their anatomy concerning climate change.
Apr 11, 2022 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Do not just stay hoping that someone will come and save our planet. It should start with you. earthandhuman.org/humans-are-to-… #ClimateActionNow#savetheplanet
We’ve all heard scientists and politicians claim that climate change is causing a global crisis. It’s also no secret that humans are guilty of climate change.
Apr 4, 2022 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
What Lives in the Mariana Trench’s Bottom?
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Only two individuals have descended to the planet’s deepest point, the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, despite the fact that countless climbers have successfully scaled Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
Oct 29, 2021 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Happy Greener Halloween: 7 Ways for Eco-Friendly Celebration
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Pumpkins account for a considerable quantity of wastage each year. And in any case, thinking logically, we were not supposed to use pumpkins as lanterns.
Oct 27, 2021 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Many of us are skeptical about using insecticides and pesticides to get rid of ants. They don’t just affect the ecosystem but the environment and human health too.
earthandhuman.org/natural-ways-t…1. Citrus fruits - You can save your orange and lemon peels and scatter them around your house. Specifically, focus on the areas of entry such as windows and other outlets in your home.
Oct 26, 2021 • 6 tweets • 4 min read
The negotiations have been failed by the environmentalists and the world’s top climatic leaders. Still, the nations are not able to cut off the level of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Despite the Paris agreement being set up in the COP, 2015, it did not function enough. Thus, #COP26 is the one that aims to revise the treaties and the agreements made so far.
#solarpower#solarenergy#solarpanels1. Bhadla Solar Park. 2245 MW 2. Huanghe Hydropower Hainan Solar Park, 2.2GW- China 3. Pavagada Solar Park. 2.050 MW. India 4. Benban Solar Park. 1,650 MW. Egypt 5. Tengger Desert Solar Park. 1,500MW. China
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Tropical Rainforest Biome refers to an ecosystem composed of vast, sprawling forests. It covers about 7% of the Earth’s surface and forms one of the most massive biomes. This biome is mainly composed of vegetation.
Jul 12, 2021 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Wind Energy Facts – Learn How Wind Energy Works is.gd/Q9vue81. Currently, over 340,000 wind turbines are operating on the planet Earth.
2. The first used windmill found in history is in China, which dates back to 2000 BC.
3. Alta Wind Energy Center situated in California is the largest wind farm in the world & includes 586 wind turbines
Jul 11, 2021 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Mainly, there are three types of solar power plants or solar energy systems. Type-1 is a photovoltaic solar energy plant; type-2 is a solar thermal energy plant, and type-3 is a concentrating power plant. earthandhuman.org/types-of-solar…
#solarpower#solarenergy
A solar power plant provides the facility that converts sunlight either directly, like photovoltaics, or indirectly, like solar thermal plants, into electricity. It comes in a variety of designs, with each using discretely different techniques to harness the power of the sun.
#watercycle#water
The total volume of water on Earth is estimated to be about 333 million cubic miles. Of which, 96% is seawater. Even for freshwater, over 68% is formed by ice and glaciers.
Jul 4, 2021 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Solar Road: How does It Work and What are Its Advantages? earthandhuman.org/solar-road/
These solar roads were a concept originated by a US-based company called Solar Roadways. They developed solar panels that include LED lights to create lines that spare us from using paint that emit harmful chemicals.
