Heathlands: what they are, types and importance
Heathlands are plant communities dominated by shrub formations mainly of the Erica genus, popularly known as heathers. Heathers grow in ...
Integral ecology: what it is and examples
Integral ecology emerges as an approach that transcends the limitations of traditional perspectives by addressing environmental and social challenges from ...
Why is Tierra del Fuego called that?
Tierra del Fuego is named after the bonfires that the native people of the area made to protect themselves from ...
Wombats’ cubed poop helps them communicate with each other
Wombats are Australian marsupials who have achieved a “certain fame” thanks to a peculiarity unique in the animal kingdom: they ...
Summer storms: what they are, why they occur and how long they last
Summer storms are brief, intense weather events that occur frequently during the warmest months of the year. They usually include ...
Earth Hour: what it is, when it is and why it is important
Earth Hour is a global event celebrated annually at the end of March, usually coinciding, or nearly so, with the ...
Firebreaks in the forest: what they are, types and how they help prevent forest fires
Forest fires represent a constant threat to ecosystems, infrastructure and people. To reduce its impact, one of the most used ...