Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley tested 30 tampons of 14 different brands purchased in the US, Greece and England for the presence of toxic metals. The results, published recently in Environmental International caused an uproar because toxic metals were found in the materials of all 30 tampons, both organic and inorganic brands….
Methane and global warming Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that has been responsible for about 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times, and its emissions are now rising faster than ever since measurements began in the 1980s. So far, it is the soil that has been considered Earth’s only methane sink. However, a new…
Noise pollution is the second biggest threat to human health and life after smog. We are increasingly recognizing this problem, although it is still downplayed. Occupational hazards aside, almost all people living in cities or near busy roads are exposed to noise. Although we may not be fully aware of it, daily contact with noise…
Composting is a common, environmentally friendly practice used primarily in the garden. Some prefer to buy compost, others make their own. The same goes for composters, there is something for everyone. What is compost? Compost is, in simplest terms an organic fertilizer that is used to fertilize and aerate the soil. Compost is made primarily…
A year ago, in August 2022, we watched with growing concern as one of our country’s longest rivers wriggled in deadly convulsions. Such a huge environmental disaster could not be hidden or ignored – tons of dead fish were found on the banks of the Oder River. Today we know the causes of the Oder…
Composting is a common, environmentally friendly practice used primarily in gardens. Some people prefer to buy compost, others make their own. The same is true for composters, there will be something for everyone. What is compost? Compost is, simply put, an organic fertilizer that is used to fertilize and aerate the soil. Compost is made…
Grass burning is a habit that has dragged on for humanity for years. Where did it really come from? Is it true that it carries benefits for the soil? You will find out what effects it actually has – both positive and negative – and learn about options to combat or replace it. Is it…
Long-term weather change forecasts clearly indicate that climate hazards (such as precipitation or strong winds) will increase in both intensity and frequency. Already, flooding, damage to infrastructure or traffic problems regularly affect our cities. Action is needed – read on and learn about ways to retain water. Meanwhile, cities are constantly expanding, at the expense…
Forest and the water cycle in the landscape In a small village in southeastern Poland, in a place where perhaps some time ago a Carpathian primeval forest grew, the State Forests – presumably in pursuit of its educational function, which, right next to its protective and economic function, is the mission of its operations –…
Balks and mid-field woodlots are an integral part of the field landscape associated with the diverse structure of crops and forms of ownership. Mid-field woodlots have a fundamental impact on the preservation of the high biodiversity of arable land, due to their rich structure and wide variety of types. Spits are formed by narrow, uncultivated…
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