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Welcome to this blog where we dive into the world of Earth, environment and sustainability. We‘re here to explore the beauty of our planet, its challenges and practical ways to protect it. Whether you‘re a experienced environmental advocate or just starting your green journey, join me as we work towards a greener, healthier world together. Let´s make a change, one small step at a time.
”The earth is what we all have in common.“
Wendell Berry
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“highlighting an escalation in marine drug pollution”
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Are you aware of the pollution related health consequences?
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How much do you know about air pollution in the EU?
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Dive into the fascinating world of conservation through two significant protected areas: Kosciuszko National Park in Australia and the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea in Europe. This essay compares the controversial management plan for wild horse protection in Kosciuszko with the international efforts to safeguard migratory birds in the Wadden Sea. Explore how cultural heritage,…
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The ocean covers almost three quarters of the earths surface (IPCC, 2019), provides 50% of the O2 contained in the atmosphere (Friends of Ocean Action, n.d.) , stores 25% of CO2 emissions worldwide and 90% of overabundance heat in the atmosphere, is consequently considered as a carbon sink, stabiliser of climate and a big player…
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What is ocean acidification? During the last 200 years water has become 30% more acidic, faster than any change recorded in the last 50 million years. The reason is that due to industrialisation there appear higher concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere which dissolve in the ocean and makes it more acidic. Ocean acidification is…
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For this activity I interviewed a 24-year old Geographer who lives in the north of Germany near the lake Elbe and the North Sea. North Germany is very likely to shrink due to increasing sea levels. The Interviewee had specifically one extreme weather event in mind. In 2021 the Ahrtal in west Germany faced an…
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El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) can be summarised as the interaction between the atmosphere and the ocean in the equatorial Pacific which effects global weather. Due to sedimental evidence it is known that El Niño and La Niña already occurred millions of years ago. La Niña: La Niña is considered as the cold phase of…
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My personal way of life changed throughout the years. The more knowledge I gained about the environment and sustainability, the more I adapted to it. But is it not everybody’s responsibility to implement a lifestyle that suits todays knowledge about the impacts our actions have on the earths system? You may think about your own…
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Test your knowledge What do you know about climate in general or global temperature change and its impact on Earth’s climate? Find out by doing the following quizzes: NASA Quiz (n.d.) CLEAN Climate Literacy Quiz (2021)
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The balance of the carbon cycle is distracted by human actions. The earth on it’s own is a closed system which regulates itself. Therefore it is scientific evident that humans have a great impact on climate change.
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