Archive for September, 2007
Eutrophication and pollution
water pollutionOriginally uploaded by satel444
Eutrophication is the result of nutrient pollution. When a certain land, or lake, or sea receives excessive amounts of nutriens(mostly phosphorus or nitrogen) the result is eutrophication. Aquatic environments polluted with fertilizers is an example. Increased chemical nutrients means productivity. However this productivity is very dangerous for the ecosystem’s “health”. The [...]
Can ecosystems adapt to climate change?
Lake Prespes
Originally uploaded by satel444
Like living organisms, ecosystems have the ability to adapt when something is different. But there is a difference when we talk about climate change. First of all the climate change process is happening rapidly, in a short period of time so we don’t give nature’s adaption speed the nessecary time to [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Ice melting
The average arctic winter temperature has already increased by 11 degrees Fahrenheit
The northern polar ice cap has decreased in thickness by 40% and in extent by 6% over the past 40 years. It is expected to completely melt within 50 years.
Scientists Report Severe Retreat of Arctic Ice
The effects will intensify.. That’s nothing.
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air pollutionOriginally uploaded by satel444
Black carbon pollution.. Black carbon pollution is the release of tiny particles into the air from burning fuel for energy.
Human greed is only responsible of the increase in the average Earth’s temperature.
Hello world!
Just another voice.. The more the better: a phrase that when it comes to environmental issues is a fact.
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