Introduction: Droughts are major natural disasters for many parts of the world (Maybank, Bonsai et al. 1995). Droughts are most common when typical weather patterns are disrupted, leading the water cycle to be disrupted. Droughts are characterized by a decrease in precipitation over a lengthy period, such as a season or a year, and can…
CLIMATE CHANGE: Facts and figures
Previously, we discussed some definitions of climate change; a basic understanding of it. However, we all do not tie upon all theories but at least we agree on the changing climate rapidly as we are experiencing many unusual weather phenomena. The scenario of climate change is often picturized as vast and complicated. Here we will…
Climate Change: Definitions
Climate change is basically change in weather pattern, this is a quite new science yet burning issue around the world. Shifting weather pattern, rise on sea levels, flooding, wildfires, droughts, heat waves, alteration in ecosystem and even extinction of species are the key consequences of climate change. Worldwide, there have been movements to slow down…
Soil health and why it is important for food security? Can we live better?
The soil is a resource bank for nutrients, water, air, and microbes, without these elements life on earth would be impossible. The soil is so important that it filters rainwater to fresh water by absorbing them and pumping water into underground aquifers.