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Developing Countries Amid Need for Development and Noise Pollution Dilemma

Submitted by Aroosa on 2. April 2023 - 18:14

Noise pollution is a global problem, but developing countries are more burdened with balancing amid development and controlling noise pollution than developed countries because they face a unique set of challenges related to economic growth, urbanization, and social equity. In contrast, developed countries have more resources and infrastructure to effectively regulate and manage noise pollution. It does not imply that developing countries are more responsible for causing noise pollution than developed countries.

Leading Ladies of Environment Defense

Submitted by Aroosa on 4. March 2023 - 17:26

Women in a variety of professions have emerged and influenced at regional and global level. Among other areas, besides wonderful male environmentalists, women are contributing to the environmental movement as well. Here are some beautiful leading ladies of environment who are doing phenomenal work for our mutual home, planet earth.

Erin Brockovich

Why a space sunshade isn't such a bright idea

Submitted by Arthur Dahl on 22. February 2023 - 13:55
 

Why a space sunshade isn't such a bright idea

Letter from IEF President Arthur Dahl
in New Scientist 4 February 2023


There is a fundamental contradiction between two of Vaclav Smil's innovations to save humanity [New Scientist 7 January 2023, p.38]. He calls for more efficient photosynthesis, while also suggesting the need for a planetary sunshade to control global warming.

Deep Ocean Mining against Common Heritage of Mankind

Submitted by Aroosa on 15. January 2023 - 17:49

The competition between growing economic needs of mankind is winning against the natural world; the fact humans are unable to understand is that it would be integrated fall. The demise of nature would be the end of all developments. Humans after devouring the terrestrial resources, are now ready to exploit ocean minerals at an absolutely irrational rate.

Armed Conflicts and Weaponization: the Biggest Threat to Biodiversity

Submitted by Aroosa on 29. December 2022 - 10:31

Armed conflict and weaponization which are the manifestations of human beings continues to have a devastating impact on biodiversity around the world. Existing species are disappearing more than the pace on which new species on earth are being discovered. Nearly 1.8 million different species exist on our planet, including 280,000 in the seas and oceans. Every year, 15,000 species are being added to biodiversity, while the discovery mission is far from over yet.