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Ten Most Amazing Albino Animals
image credits Winter is the time of year when these living ghosts really come into their own, as the world becomes white, allowing them to blend in perfectly. Albino Animals are actually very rare in nature, and humanity has been enthralled by these creatures for thousands of years. For some cultures in the [...]
9 Most Dangerous Nuclear Power Plant Accidents
Based on a report by INAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), a radiation & nuclear disaster or accident is described as “Any event which leads to a significant consequence/s to the environment, facility as well as people. A few examples of such are the lethal consequences to individuals, a large release of radioactivity in the environment, [...]
10 Most Common Effects of Global Warming
One of the most controversial topics in today’s date is that of Global warming…and it has far-reaching consequences for our entire planet. Global warming has been described as a long-term effect of the greenhouse gases that will affect our planet’s (Earth) temperature as they build up in the atmosphere. Even though global warming’s a topic [...]
12 Events that Shaped 2011
Below is a snap shot of some of the headlines that took place across in the world in 2011. 2011 surely was an eventful year with most events evoking sadness and worry across the globe, with the occasional glimpse of hope. But more importantly is the positive turn around we are willing to put in [...]
10 Most Polluted Places in The World in 2011
Pollution is a major concern all across the world with some places being more polluted than the others. Several millions of people across the world are afflicted by pollution as pollution often leads to a variety of life threatening diseases such as cancers and other issues such as mental retardation, birth defects, and even a [...]
10 Cutest Animals in The World
You may not agree with this list because i didn’t put cats and dogs, but I’m sure you will love these 10 amazingly cute animals from all around the world. 1. Antechinus image credits 2. Prairie Dog image credits 3. Adelie Penguin image credits 4. Harp Seal image credits 5. Dunnart image credits 6. Red [...]
8 of the World’s Most Polluted Places
While some governments have understood the danger of the pollution and have taken measures against it, there are still parts of the world, mostly underdeveloped, which still ignore the warnings. It’s hard to measure which ones are the most polluted, but we made a choice of eight of them. 1. Chernobyl, Ukraine The world heard [...]
Rainbow Toad Has Not Extinct
Conservationists report that the Sambas Stream toad, one of their top 10 “lost” amphibian species, has been rediscovered in Malaysian Borneo 87 years after it was last sighted. image credits A colorful, toxic Rainbow Toad that was last seen 87 years ago—and never photographed—has been rediscovered in the jungles of Southeast Asia. image credits The [...]
5 Greatest Environmental Lawsuits
From the first environmental case filed in 17th century, courts all around the world stand in the row of saving the planet through their verdicts about certain cases. Most of them result with better awareness, but that happens only when they get great media attention. Here are five of those greatest Environmental Lawsuits that have [...]
Earth Hour! Are you involved?
Earth Hour is an inspiring time to get involved in! With its pleasurable vibe of differing personalities uniting from all corners of the earth, all entwined in one passionate hour to make a stand together. Why? As a gentle, yet powerful reminder to us all that we only have one planet earth. So turn off [...]
Travelling Around the World By the Largest Solar Yacht
Technology is not only vibrating amongst medical, digital, space, mechanics and electronics but is now washing through the water and expanding to aid our planet. A remarkable breakthrough using solar panels, welcomes the world’s Largest Solar Yacht – propelled solely by sun. A mission has begun aboard the Turanor PlanetSolar – passionately attempting to be [...]
7 Secret Places Banned to the Public !
1, Secretive Russian town of Mezhgorye image credits There is a town in Russia, called Mezhgorye, which is barred to anyone, except for those believed to work at the highly secretive Mount Yamantaw site, thought by many to be either a ultra-secret research facility, or be nuclear. Founded in 1979. The town is at the [...]
9 Terrifying Ghost Ships
When you saw the ghostly pirate vessel, and the hideous crew, in the film Pirates of the Caribbean, it will brought to mind the tales told of infamous ghost-ships through history, and the fascinating stories attached to them. 1. The infamous Flying Dutchman image credits No ghost ship was ever more famous , or notorious, [...]
