We often hear environmentalists and people in general talk about issues like ozone degradation, air pollution, plastic pollution, water scarcity and deforestation. No doubt, all these problems are massive, and they do exist. But are we neglecting something by focusing solely on these problems? If studies are to be believed, yes we are! Look closer, […]
The Soil Erosion Problem… It’s Not Just a Problem, It’s a Crisis! Read More »
Ask any homeowner (and the plants in their garden) and they will tell you how much they hate weeds. Weeds are like those guests at a home party, who gate-crash it in a very bad way. Like, do we even want you? And they don’t leave, even when the party is over, until you literally throw
Hello, Garden Doctor! Do You Have a Solution to Those Weeds in My Garden? Read More »
When it comes to soil erosion control, there’s no shortage of options. From synthetic, non-degradable mats to their natural, biodegradable counterparts, you’re almost spoiled for choice when it comes to erosion control options.
Why Coir Is the Best Biodegradable Erosion Control Choice Read More »
It was only last year when California was an unfortunate victim of the biggest wildfires in its history, as the destructive fires burned 1.3 million acres of land and about 10,000 structures in different counties statewide. Experts were left stunned at the extent of damage these fires caused. Deeming it as THE period when Hephaestus raged
The Accelerated Soil Erosion and Mudslides…That Follow a Wildfire! Read More »
Reinforcement turfs are devices used in erosion-vulnerable areas and wetlands to decrease soil erosion, increase soil stabilization and promote long-term vegetation growth.
The Turf Showdown: ECBs or TRMs – Which Side Are You On? Read More »
Coastal erosion is another naturally occurring phenomenon which can alter the natural environment greatly even if it’s not considered disastrous. Even though the vast majority of coastal erosion is a direct result of natural phenomena (such as hurricanes and storms, etc.), that doesn’t mean we can’t protect against them!
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How many of you have heard about “The Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch”? Well, those of you who haven’t, here’s a quick rundown: The Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch is the largest accumulation of ocean plastic in the world. It’s basically a small oceanic area in between the Great Pacific Ocean that extends from California
Literal Explanations: Describing the Oceans in an Absolute Plastic Way! Read More »
When people think of hydrocarbon water pollution, usually the first sources that come to mind are industrial drainages and refinery oil leaks. Environmentalists call these sources the point sources.
The Drips, The Spills, The Run-Offs—The Hydrocarbon Contaminated Water! Read More »
We see them covering the levelled soil stretches and steep slopes. We see them sitting at the bottoms of riverbanks and sea shores…
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Wetland restoration is carried out to re-establish or repair the plants, hydrology or soils of a degraded wetland.
Understanding Wetland Restoration Read More »
