Bacterial classification

Introduction .Bacteria are microscopic, relatively simple prokaryotic organism whose cells lacks a nucleus.They lack extensive complex internal membrane system. .size range from 0.5 to 5 micrometer in length. .large surface area to volume ratio so that the nutrients can easily and quickly reach all parts of the cell.It also allows rapid uptake and intracellular distribution … Read more

​The Flint Michigan Water crisis

​The Flint Michigan Water crisis, starting in 2014 was when the water crisis that swept over Flint Michigan began. Residents of Flint begun to notice that something wasn’t right with the water as they turned on their water foisted in their kitchens and bathrooms, where they were now confronted by a deadly substance so vile, … Read more

Impact of tourism, mining, fishing and bioprospecting in the Antarctica

Globalisation refers to the concept of increased interconnectivity within the globe, through flows of product, capital, people, information, labour and services. Global commons is a term typically used to describe international, superinternational and global resource domains in which common pool resources are found. Global commons include the earth’s shared natural resources, such as the high … Read more

Cation exchange capacity & soil texture, nitrate-N, soil pH & electrical conductivity

Introduction: In this experiment, we retrieved five different soil samples and measured 5 different parameters cation exchange capacity, soil texture, nitrate-N, soil pH, and electrical conductivity to analyze their makeup. Our goal was primarily to understand and identify if there was a correlation between cation exchange capacity and soil texture, nitrate-N, soil pH, and electrical … Read more

Biodiesel as an alternative fuel source

Fossil fuels are one of the fastest depleting nonrenewable resources. They are also one of the most needed resources in order for the majority of vehicles to run. After humans use up all of the fossil fuels—such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas—it will take millions of years for them to form in the earth … Read more

Causes of the decline in biodiversity

“To address the global decline in biodiversity there is, therefore, a need to identify the drivers leading to conflicts between human activities and the conservation of biodiversity” (Young, J et al; 2003). The late quaternary period is defined as the earth’s most recent 2.6 million years. (National Geographic; 2018) Biodiversity is the variety of life … Read more

Review of ‘Full Planet, Empty Plates: The New Geopolitics of Food and scarcity’

For the most part in developed countries there is a never worry to when the last meal will hit the table. Developed countries seem to have this an ignorant sense of invincibility when it comes to the growing and producing of agriculture. The consequence of over pumping, global warming or the production of pollution are … Read more

Examining Stay Sixty’s Award Winning Sustainable Design Using Life’s Principles

Op-Ed Submission The Earth Times focuses on green and environmental issues. We chose this outlet to submit our op-ed because the product and topic align with their Op-Ed sections well. http://www.earthtimes.org/cn/ Editor-in-chief editor @ earthtimes.org Stay Sixty Stay Sixty is a stainless steel water bottle that has a removable base. They have won multiple award … Read more

Keystone XL Project

TransCanada Keystone Pipeline filed an application for a Presidential Permit from the U.S. Department of State in 2008 to manufacture and run the Keystone XL Project. The controversial project would be made up of 1,700 mile pipeline to carry crude oil. This oil would be primarily transported from Alberta, Canada to Texas and Oklahoma. Additionally, … Read more

Effects of salinity on Lens culinaris seedlings root growth

Introduction: The environmental conditions in which an organism is exposed to plays a huge role in the success of that organism. For example, there are several environmental factors that could potentially have detrimental effects on the overall growth and development of many types of plant species (Rahdari et al. 2012). High salinity in water and … Read more

Upward march towards Renewable Energy

1.1 WHAT IS RENEWABLE ENERGY? Renewable energy is defined as energy that comes from resources which are naturally replenished on a human timescale such as sunlight, tides, waves, wind and geothermal heat. Renewable energy replaces conventional fuels in four distinct areas: electricity generation, hot water/space heating, motor fuels, and rural (off-grid) energy services 1.2 BACKGROUND … Read more

Phytoremediation

Phytoremediation is a green substitute to cleaning up the environment through the use of plants or beside with their related microorganisms instead of mechanical removal and treatment (Jeremy, 2006). Phytoremediation is generally a solar driven pollutant removal system to remove pollutants from air, water & soil(Doty S.L. & Stuart E.S., 2008). ‘ It is substantially … Read more