Oil spills are a very major problem throughout countries and gulfs. Some of the worst spills still linger around and make oil pockets at the bottom of the ocean. It is extremely harmful to its creatures and environment. It is also very costly to clean up and get rid of. Cleaning up … Continue reading Oil Spills and How They Affect the Ecosystem
Asian carp grow quickly, are very aggressive and very adaptable fish that are outcompeting native fish species for food and habitat in much of the mid-part of the United States. Asian carp can grow to be over 100 pounds. They can eat up to 20% of their body weight each day. The Asian carp … Continue reading Asian Carp Invasion
Climate change, also known as global warming, has been occurring for the last century. Many people have been researching different studies to see if it is a legitimate problem or if it is only a minor change to the ecosystem. The one thing that hasn’t been decided is if it is linked to life, … Continue reading The Matter of Life and Death for Antarctica’s Penguins
Do you know why zebra mussels are a menace to lakes today? Invasive species are any species that have been introduced to an environment where it is not native, and that has since become a nuisance through rapid spread and increase in numbers, often to the detriment of native species. There are many invasive species … Continue reading Zebra Mussels
The 20th Century is the fastest growth rate of population than it ever has before. The Earth will not be able to stay the way it is by even more people ruining its environment. Countries with high rates of growth usually have more young people than older people. When there is slow or no growth … Continue reading Human Population Studies
The Burmese Python. It’s long, quick and scary. An invasive species from south East Asia. The python has made its way into the United States and is causing a big commotion in Florida. Why has this become a huge problem? What is Florida doing about the problem? What is a Burmese Python? A little about the … Continue reading This Snake is Eating More Than its Share
Have you ever wondered what kind of weird creatures call the “bottom” of our planet home? The Mariana Trench, more specifically the Challenger Deep, rests at an incredible seven miles below the ocean’s surface. It is the deepest point in Earth’s oceans. Many questions have been asked about life in the Mariana Trench such as … Continue reading Odd Species of Bacteria found in the Mariana Trench
Deer population varies from year to year. Deer population can be very high one year and then the next year it is very low. For there to be a lot of deer they need to have just right living conditions, they need plenty of food and water. They also need shelter from the weather. … Continue reading Deer Population
Mercury has been a long time problem that scientist are still trying to solve. Researchers have found an increase in Mercury levels in bodies of water. They found dangerously high levels of mercury in wildlife. This led many to worry about the health of humans when the consumed these animals. Although this is a growing … Continue reading Mercury posing a new threat
The United States uses about 337,059,000 megawatt hours of electricity in one year. According to the U.S. Energy and Information Administration, the leading state in the U.S. for wind production is North Dakota. We Produce 6.34 million megawatt hours from wind energy. That’s 17.5% of all of the power produced in North Dakota, and 5.7% … Continue reading Solar Energy For The Future