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Summer in Kingston pre-2019 vs what to expect this year

In Summer planning by Maz

Reluctance is the primary driver for many of us this year Coming out from the shock of the last two years, people are still reluctant in many areas, divided between the two ideas of wearing a face covering or going ahead uncovered.  To touch the communal door handles or not. Many businesses may now consider an option to keep an …

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Sustainable products made from eggshells

In save the planet, sustainable products by Maz

Eggshells are unique because, on the one hand, we all know they protect chicks and work as a shield. On the other hand, they provide nutrients to plants. They are used in fish tanks, just like seashells, to make the water less acidic or more alkaline. The list below shows the use of eggshells in various items that we use: …

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Wildfires across many countries send a worrying signal if we reflect

In Breaking News, Environmental news update, Summer planning by Maz

The worrying part of Turkey’s wildfire was it had covered the drought-stricken areas. The apparent response we understand is either global warming or human interference. We came across a similar instance in our story on Amazon, Australian & Indonesian wildfires. As per TRT News’s last report, Evacuation in numbers from Mugla Province had around 10,000 people. Provinces like Antalya, Mugla, and …

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The lightning strikes made headlines after reports of more than 38 people killed in India

In Breaking News, Environemental News update, Science News by Maz

The lightning strike in Jaipur has made headlines. It is sad to see many people losing their lives. The reports have indicated that there have been deaths of around 20 people in Rajasthan alone. Uttar Pradesh, also known as UP, had reported more than 18 deaths due to the Lightning strike. However, no such tweet is seen in the last …

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Why is wildlife trade at the forefront since 2019 up until now?

In Science News, Summer planning, wildlife conservation by Maz

Wildlife trade has been at the forefront for the last two years, especially for the following reasons.  Illegal actions.  Current pandemic or the anticipated ones.  This trade brings a lot of money to the poachers, and many people’s livelihood depends on it. Crocodile skin & meat to wild Rhino horns are products that form a part of black market Our …

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Is Cyclone Tauktae one of the strongest that hit India?

In Cloudburst, Cyclones, Floods, Summer planning, Tauktae Cyclone by Maz

We have compared the speed and intensity of each Cyclone in the last ten years. These Cyclones are the ones that had speeds of more than 100 kilometres per hour. Cyclones going over 177 Kmph enter into category three and above. Who is impacted by Cyclone Tauktae during the lockdown? Cyclone Tauktae affected many people in Western coastal areas of …

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Astonishing secrets of trees and plants you were not told

In eco friendly, Oak Trees, Plant intelligence, poisonous plants, vegetable boat garden by Maz

The secrets of trees and plants many of us do not know, even now. This article makes an effort to unravel such secrets. We do not think so much when we damage trees and plants. Hopefully, this will give us a hint of respecting them. How do plants & trees communicate with each other? Plants communicate through their senses. In …