THE ‘PLASTIC CRISIS’
Discussion and disapproval of the ‘plastic crisis’ has increased greatly in recent years, encouraging a worldwide revolt …
Environment
The Importance of Our Oceans
The oceans cover 70% of Earth’s surface, and without them, there would be no life at all. The oceans provide …
Tips to Save Water
The water cycle describes the continuous movement of water on Earth. Water circulates through the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land. …
Are Cheetahs Running to Extinction?
Cheetahs are one of Africa’s most beautiful, and most endangered big cats. They are the fastest land animal in the …
Giant Bamboo Farms: How they Can Help the Environment
About an hour outside the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe, lies southeastern Africa’s largest bamboo farm, owned by the company AfriBam …
Why it’s Time to Save the Rainforests
WHAT IS DEFORESTATION?
The tropical rainforests of Sub-Saharan Africa are full of vibrant life, home to some of the world’s …
Moths and Butterflies: How to tell them Apart
This article is the second in a two-part series on butterflies. These fascinating insects can be quite difficult to differentiate …
How does a Caterpillar turn into a Butterfly?
The beautiful winged insects we recognise as butterflies are actually in the fourth and final stage of their life cycles. …
Why do we Need Trees?
There are nearly 3 trillion trees on Earth! We see trees all the time but we don’t always think about …
The environmental problems of melting ice sheets
Glaciers and ice sheets are found all around the world, but they are melting because climate change is increasing global …