Author: Rico Brent
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A New Year’s Resolutions for You
To help you live a better life, we interviewed health professionals and searched the scientific literature. More than a few people each year resolve to make positive changes in their lives every New Year’s Day. Scientific American Body recommends these resolutions, based on advice from medical professionals and scientific literature. No matter what your goals…
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Fun Quarantine Games and Activities for Christmas
It’s possible to have a wonderful Christmas with loved ones even when you’re in quarantine. Many Christmas games can easily be made indoors, so it’s not surprising that many of them are possible to adapt. These seven Christmas-themed games are great for quarantine. Trending Christmas-Themed Activities and Games 1. The “Poke-a-Tree” board game has many…
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Why We Need Green Technology
While green technology has been around for two decades, it is becoming more popular as global warming becomes more urgent. The green tech and sustainability market is valued at $8.79Billion in 2019 and will reach $48.36Billion by 2027. This is a 24.3% growth rate in just 8 years. Green tech is a broad range of…
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Climate Change: Widespread, Rapid, and Intensifying
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), scientists are seeing changes in the climate of the entire planet. Many of the changes in climate have not been seen in thousands, if any, hundreds of thousands of decades. Some of the changes, such as the continued rise in sea levels, are irreversible over hundreds…
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A Promising Future For Africa’s Wildlife
Nelson Sabata begins work while it is still dark outside. There is a speck of light from the African sky. From his house, it’s only a 10-minute walk to Camp Chobe. This elegant, but rustic, tented lodge is located along the Chobe River where the northeastern part of Namibia borders Botswana. Sabata is a guide…
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Brazilian Amazon Places to Visit
The Brazilian Amazon is the top destination in South America for jungle tourism due to its abundance of mammal, bird, and fish species. Brazil is one of the most populous countries on Earth, with many places to explore. This region, which is home to 60% of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, is a must-see when you travel…
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Deforestation: Effects on Humans and the Environment
Forests around the world are home to millions of species of fauna, flora and other natural resources. Forests offer many benefits that go beyond wildlife. Forests are an integral part of the carbon cycle. They help to balance greenhouse gas emissions, improve the air quality, and protect the environment from climate change. As more forests…
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Having Tiger as a Pet
Tigers cannot be domesticated as cats. The six surviving species (the three remaining) of tigers should not be kept as pets. A majority of US states have banned the keeping of tigers as pets. There are currently a majority of states in the US that ban big cat species from being kept as pets. Tigers,…
