Category Archives: Environment

5 Reasons to Teach Children the Importance of Recycling

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When you give children everything they want and need, it doesn’t take long for them to think resources are limitless. That the fuel for your car will always be available to take them to sports practice, and that even all those plastic containers they use don’t end up in the rubbish collection then the environment. Without education on finite resources and a suffering planet, children won’t make an effort to be more conscientious with how they live their life on this earth. As early as possible, it’s critical to start teaching children about the importance of recycling and living an … Continue reading →

Fracking and the Need for Risk Analysis

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Recent events in the Europe and the United States have propelled fracking up the public and political agenda. Is the case for drilling full of holes? Despite apparent economic benefits, fracking has got entangled in a good deal of controversies with some countries outrightly banning or suspending it. Public health concerns, environmental issues, geo-mechanical risks, groundwater contamination, air pollution and waste management are some of the issues are coming under increasing public scrutiny. No Sense of Well-being The oil and gas industry does not inspire huge public confidence, as attention focuses on major incidents like the Deepwater Horizon blowout, which have cost lives, … Continue reading →

4 Popular Types of Reusable Fabric Shopping Bags

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Reusable fabric shopping bags are an eco-friendly, practical, and affordable alternative to disposable bags. Using reusable fabric shopping bags helps the environment by reducing pollution and conserving energy. Plus, switching to reusable shopping bags can save you money in the long run. Up to 1 million birds, turtles, and many other sea animals die annually from taking in plastic bags. Animals can confuse floating bags with sea life to eat, such as plankton and jellyfish. Once they eat it, the plastic chokes up their digestive system. The animals typically starve to death. Other animals may drown after they are entangled in plastic bags. Thus, we … Continue reading →

تأثير التغير المناخي على الصحة الإنجابية

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تعد التغيرات المناخية من الأخطار الكبرى التي تهدد متطلبات صحة الإنسان الأساسية, ولكن يعتبر الأطفال والإناث وكبار السن خاصة في البلدان الفقيرة الأسرع تأثراً بالمخاطر الصحية الناجمة عن تغيّر المناخ والأطول تعرضاً إلى عواقبه الصحية. حسب تقديرات WHO, فأن تغير المناخ سيتسبب في حوالي 250000 حالة وفاة سنويًا بسبب سوء التغذية والأمراض بين عامي 2030-2050, حيث باتت تأثيرات التغير المناخي على الصحة معروفة ومثبتة, وذلك من خلال تدهور متطلبات الصحة من جودة الهواء والماء والأمن الغذائي والمأوى. حيث أدى الإحترار العالمي إلى زيادة الأمراض والوفيات الناجمة عن الأمراض القلبية والتنفسية والتحسس بسبب ارتفاع درجات الحرارة وتلوث الهواء, وارتفاع نسبة الإضطرابات … Continue reading →

Animal Welfare: Guiding Principles in Islam

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Survival and sustainability of animals are key principles in Islam. We are not their creator, only their caretakers, and have no right to engage in practices that will bring about their extinction or even their suffering. Animals have God-given roles to play on the earth and we are not entitled to stop or hinder them, except in the case of defending ourselves or our property from danger. We are not entitled to destroy the environments in which animals live, as this also impacts their ability to survive. Animals, humans, and plants all live together in an interrelated ecosystem, dependent on … Continue reading →

Climate Change Awareness in Jordan: An Overview

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Climate change has become a global concern in recent decades and Jordan is no exception. According to IPPC, scientific evidences show that the earth experienced an average warming of around 0.7°C during the 20th century, and are projected to warm by up to 4°C by the end of the 21st century. Scientific studies reveal an increase in annual minimum air temperatures in Jordan since 1970s. The increase of mean temperature indicates a slight regional climate change, while decreasing temperature range proves that the earth is trapping terrestrial infrared radiation responsible for climate change. Besides, researchers predict further increase in the mean annual … Continue reading →

What is a Solar Power Generator?

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As the global climate worsens, governments and people have shifted to renewable energy sources, making solar power generators a viable option to consider. Solar power generators harvest the sun’s energy and transform it into electricity. They require no fuel and produce no emissions, adding to their feasibility and environmental friendliness. Let’s explore them further: How Solar Power Generators Work? A solar power generator generates electricity by converting sunlight into direct current (DC) power via solar panels. The charge controller receives this electricity and controls the power flow to the battery, which also helps avoid overcharging. The energy is stored in … Continue reading →

Green Resolutions for the New Year

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This year, in addition to our personal goals, let us make another New Year resolution: to make this year the year we really ‘go green’. Supporting environmental initiatives should be one of our main priorities and needs to be reflected through our green resolutions and commitment to safeguard it against all forms of pollution and to protect our fragile and finite resources. Depending on our age, work, location etc., our priorities may be different but our actions should be in unison towards environmental protection. We need to understand that we have very recklessly plundered the global resources in a short … Continue reading →

Microbial Biodiversity and Sustainable Development

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Biodiversity is one of the Earth’s greatest treasures. Microbes despite their small size have a huge impact on our lives, therefore understanding their role in the environment is important to the maintenance of our planet and preserving the diversity of plants and animals. Microorganisms have the largest genetic diversity on Earth; billions of species of bacteria are suspected to exist, however only 1-5% or so species are characterized. Microorganisms, being the pioneer colonizers of this planet and the masters of the biosphere as they considered by some, they are ubiquitous, can exist in most inhospitable habitats with extreme temperature, pH, … Continue reading →

Environmental Psychology: Key to Understanding Human-Nature Relationship

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Environmental psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology which explores how the environment impacts human behaviour and vice-versa. It is an inter-disciplinary field which encompasses all kinds of environment including natural environments, built environments, learning environments, informational environments and social settings. The key objective of environmental psychology is to improve the relationship between mankind and the environment using theory, research and practice. It also endeavours to find ways to improve our relationship with the surrounding world. The popular areas in environmental psychology includes: Perception and evaluation of built environment Environmental consequences of human actions Evaluation of building and natural … Continue reading →

Environmental Therapy as an Emerging Therapeutic Method

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Environmental therapy is a therapeutic tool aimed at treating both physical health and mental health issues by detoxifying the body. The basic idea behind environmental therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is that the human beings are connected to the natural environment and are influenced by the changes taking place in the external environment due to the presence of environmental toxins. Detoxification of the body through outdoor activities is the mainstay of environmental therapy. The Rationale for Environmental Therapy In the past few decades, the deterioration of the environment has not only wreaked havoc for natural ecosystems but also led to … Continue reading →

تبني الذكاء الاصطناعي من أجل مستقبل مستدام

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يُتداول في الاونة الأخيرة مصطلح طنان بعالم التكنولوجيا، الا وهو الذكاء الاصطناعي AI ، وهو مصطلح يناقشه  الخبراء المؤيدين لاستخدامه ويؤكدون على أن الذكاء الاصطناعي سيلعب دوراً فعالاً للنهضة بالتنمية المستدامة والاستفادة في العديد من المجالات التي تسير نحو مفهوم الاستدامة إلى جانب الذكاء الاصطناعي. حيث سيعمل كلاهما على تعزيز الكفاءة وتحسين الموارد وتقليل الأخطاء البشرية. هدفنا بهذه المقالة هو إكتشاف التأثير المحتمل للذكاء الاصطناعي على التنمية المستدامة ومناقشة الطرق المختلفة التي يمكن للصناعات من خلالها الاستفادة من الحلول المعتمدة على الذكاء الاصطناعي. الزراعة الذكية يمكن للحلول المعتمدة على الذكاء الاصطناعي تحسّن السلوكات والممارسات الزراعية بشكل كبير،مما يؤدي إلى مستقبل … Continue reading →