Northern Australia has a large area of bio diverse tropical wetlands which are important for the ecological health of the region. As pressures for development increase, however, the precious ecosystems of the wetlands are threatened. Human encroachment as well as the inadvertent introduction of invasive plants and animals have caused adverse changes in the delicate [...]
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Climate change and wetlands
Wetlands and climate change is directly related, because wetlands which are areas where soil is saturated with moisture, like marshes, bogs and swamps. These areas are filled with saturated, freshwater and brackish; they serve as a natural wastewater purification system. These wetlands are located in temperature zones that keep things warm in the summer and [...]
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Wetlands – Where in the World
The Wet Tropics In the wet tropics, it is warm or hot throughout the year. Rain falls most of the year round, and there is a short dry season of just one or two months. In some mountainous regions, such as in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and elsewhere in south-east Asia, rain can [...]
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Australia’s Inland Waters
Many of Australia’s rivers have highly variable flows, and droughts and floods are common. For the world’s driest inhabited continent, water is a vital and highly valued resource. Our nation’s prosperity and future lie in managing water well, the well-being of our population and environment are dependent on its wise use. Primary responsibility for water [...]
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Importance of air quality
Australians consistently rank air pollution as a major environmental concern. The state of our air is an important factor in the quality of life in Australian cities. It affects the health of the community and directly influences the sustainability of our lifestyles and production methods. The Air Quality Section of the Department of the Environment [...]
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Lakes and Rivers
Where is the largest and deepest lake of the world? Where to find the longest river? Why have some rivers actually Deltas? Does lakes and rivers remain forever? What is an estuary? What is the highest waterfall? How fast is actually moving a waterfall? Here are some facts about lakes, rivers and waterfalls in the [...]
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Reduce Waste: Use Less, Purchase Less
Energy Savings Solutions — Reduce Waste: Use Less, Purchase Less Every Person, Household and Business can help reduce the nation’s increasing waste issue by making considerate, vigilant choices every day concerning how much every one of us actually wastes. The world’s waste issue starts with the decisions every individual and business make daily. If every [...]
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Solar Panel Systems
Employing solar panel systems, to generate alternative energy, is growing more popular with the constant rise in electricity costs and a growing movement to go green. Solar systems have become more affordable and easily available. They also help reduce the human footprint on the environment. Solar energy is also an excellent energy source for areas [...]
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The Power Of Going “Green”
Many companies and households are going “green” these days. Green power is electricity that is produced from renewable resources. Solar, wind and hydroelectricity are the three most commonly heard of. We are seeing more solar panels on city streetlights, buildings and residences. Solar powered chargers for electronics are also becoming very popular, as is solar [...]
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Reduce Your Impact with Solar Hot Water
If you are wary of using fossil fuels in your every day life you should consider using solar hot water systems which rely on the energy from the sun to heat your water. This allows you to both reduce your energy usage and bills also and your reduces your greenhouse gas emissions. There are a [...]
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