The bushfire outbreak in New South Wales, Australia, in 2019-20 was catastrophic, with millions of hectares of land destroyed, hundreds of homes lost, and at least 25 lives claimed. The unprecedented and severe fire season was primarily caused by a prolonged drought that made the land dry and vulnerable to wildfires. Climate change and the lack of action to combat…
Bushland ecosystems are key to mitigating climate change by storing carbon underground, according to research by the Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment and Society. The study found that bushland, which contains diverse plant species, stores up to 10 times more carbon in soil than in vegetation, due to a complex, interlinked root system. Compared with other forms of…
Plantation workers across the USA are demanding fair pay, better working conditions and basic healthcare benefits. Many plantation workers are immigrants and unfamiliar with their rights, making it difficult for them to demand better conditions and pay levels. The campaigners for increased rights and benefits argue that all workers should work in dignity and be treated with respect. They call…
Online streaming platforms and content creators are scrambling to satisfy the insatiable appetite of viewers worldwide. However, keeping up with viewer demands has become a costly endeavour, both financially and emotionally. Streamers are spending significant amounts on new equipment, hiring staff to aid content creation and researching new ideas constantly. The pressure to churn out engaging content can lead to…
Following the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, former US President George W. Bush addressed the country with a message of unity and strength. The President acknowledged the gravity of the situation, expressed condolences to the victims’ families, and promised to bring those responsible for the attacks to justice. He urged Americans to come together and support each other…
Meadow Brook Farm, a family-owned farm in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, hosts an annual Harvest Festival where visitors of all ages can experience life on a working farm, with a variety of animals and crops. The day-long event offers hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, apple cider pressing, guided tours, and farm animals on display. Visitors should bring…
Grazing management techniques are important for maintaining healthier livestock and sustainable grazing land. These techniques include controlling stocking rates, implementing rotational grazing, and practicing proper land and animal husbandry practices. Controlling stock rates ensures the animals have enough feed to graze on, while rotational grazing allows the plants to recover and reduces the risk of overgrazing and disease transmission among…
A global effort has been launched to combat desertification and land degradation, which are significant environmental challenges affecting over 3.2 billion people globally and resulting in economic losses of up to 10% of global GDP. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the Bonn Challenge are initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges by promoting sustainable land use practices and…
A group of four tourists who got lost while trekking in a jungle in Southeast Asia have been rescued. The group became lost and had run out of food and water before being spotted by a helicopter, three days after becoming lost. They were airlifted to hospital suffering from dehydration and minor cuts and bruises. To ensure safety when trekking,…
Despite increased regulation, the illegal trade in wildlife has continued to boom, due to the demand for rare and exotic species. This trade is worth billions of dollars globally, with between $7 billion to $23 billion of wildlife traded illegally annually between 2005 and 2014, according to the World Wildlife Fund. The reasons for the increased demand include the use…