Environment 2024, November

"Alea jacta est" - do you know the true meaning of this phrase? Do you know to whom it belongs and under what conditions it was said? Find answers to these and many other questions in the article

Population of the CIS countries: members of the Commonwe alth, when they signed the treaty and ratified the Charter. The population of the CIS countries. Gross domestic product. Examples of discrimination in countries

Today, hydroelectric power plants are still an indispensable link in the energy complex of most states. Of course, they were partially supplanted by nuclear substations, but hydroelectric power stations are still fundamental. On the territory of Ukraine, such methods of providing the population with electricity are the most common. And it is about one of the Ukrainian stations that will be discussed

One of the amazing creations of wildlife with full confidence is the anglerfish, which is also called the anglerfish. Everything about this inhabitant of the water depths is amazing: both the appearance, the features of hunting, and the method of reproduction. We offer you to learn some interesting facts about this wonderful fish

Director's Day is usually celebrated on October 16th. In our country, such an unusual holiday is celebrated recently, so not everyone knows about the Director's Day. Despite its "youth", it is celebrated in many offices, presenting unusual gifts to their leader

Biological assimilation or bioassimilation is a combination of two processes to supply cells with nutrients. Language learning is the process by which people acquire the ability to perceive and understand language, and to create and use words and sentences to communicate

The Judean Mountains (low, up to 1000 m above sea level) are located around Jerusalem, and among them Zion is a mountain that is actually a hill in the southwest

Pervasive environmental pollution has now become global. Large cities and metropolitan areas were among the first to be mired in garbage

Statistics has long been an integral part of life. People face it everywhere. Based on statistics, conclusions are drawn about where and what diseases are common, what is more in demand in a particular region or among a certain segment of the population. Even the construction of political programs of candidates for government bodies is based on statistical data. They are also used by retail chains when purchasing goods, and manufacturers are guided by these data in their proposals

Restoration is both the restoration of works of art and the cosmetic finishing of an old house. This term is also used by builders, architects, artists and even dentists. So let's put everything in its place and dispel all doubts about this word. So

Life on the island: how do people live on inhabited islands, what problems do they face? How many islands are on the planet, how many of them are inhabited? Real stories of survival on uninhabited islands: Alexander Selkirk - the prototype of Robinson Crusoe, and others. How to survive on a deserted tropical island? Some advice

Crimea is a real Mecca for tourists. And they are attracted here not only by the picturesque nature, the sea and the rocky mountains. A huge number of historical and cultural attractions are concentrated on the peninsula

From the very moment that man invented tools and became more or less intelligent, his comprehensive influence on the nature of the planet began. The more man developed, the greater the impact he had on the Earth's environment. The well-being of human life, like that of all biological organisms, depends on the state of nature. Now all mankind faces the most important problem - the creation of a favorable state and stability of the living environment

The Transantarctic Mountain Range is a rocky natural formation located between Kots Land and Cape Ader. Natural object conditionally divides Antarctica into eastern and western parts

Crimea (geographic Crimean peninsula) is located in the northern part of the Black Sea, in the south of the former Ukrainian SSR. Since 2014, the territory of Crimea has in fact been part of the Russian Federation, but remains controversial in the political plane, since there is no relevant UN jurisdiction

A clean and small tropical exotic island with a clear and warm sea, with a snow-white sandy coast and a huge number of pink flamingos and pelicans - this is the island of Cayo Guillermo. Its area is about 20 square kilometers. The island belongs to the Caribbean, is part of an archipelago that stretches along the northern coast of Cuba

The Old Believer Malookhtinskoye cemetery is located in St. Petersburg on Malaya Okhta, right in the center of a residential area on the banks of the Okhta River. It is one of the oldest and most mysterious graveyards of the city, with which many stories and legends are associated

The picturesque corner of the Crimean peninsula, which will be discussed, is called Bakhchisaray. This region is saturated with oriental spirit to the depths of the roots of its perennial trees. Among the bright colors of the mountains is Swan Lake, it imperceptibly blended into the local color. Magnificent nature, diverse wildlife - this is what surrounds this place

Man actively and confidently manages our planet. Most of all, he is interested in mineral deposits, because they provide an opportunity to develop production, build new cities and create many jobs in the process of developing a deposit and its further exploitation. However, here you can see not so bright prospects, because because of the deep and branched mines in the mines, voids form underground. Today we will tell you about the failures in Berezniki and Solikamsk

Indigenous people of New Zealand - Maori. In ancient times, these people were brave warriors, but civilization has completely changed them. Now these people are peaceful workers, but their works still arouse the interest of tourists from all over the world

Our planet is full of unusual, sometimes unique places. And each of them is unique in its own way. Today we will look at the places on our planet that are of particular interest to researchers and tourists

Forest orderlies are animals that can cleanse their own habitat through their actions. And even if their behavior is due only to instincts developed over many years of evolution, one should not underestimate their role in the ecosystem of the region. But who are they?

The Palace of Youth can rightfully be called a place of power for Yaroslavl youth. Here the guys get support, new knowledge, friends and a ticket to an adult professional life. Read about the Youth Palace in this article

Sometimes you really want to get together with a warm company and knock down skittles in a bowling alley… We tell you where you can play bowling in Yaroslavl and not be disappointed

There are a lot of ways to develop in a child the desire to live in harmony in nature, especially since this desire is inherent in children from birth. The main thing is to show the child the correct vector of movement. As in the case of drawings, applications, games, quizzes, as well as in the case of trips and separate collection, ecological thinking develops. A person begins to realize what kind of work nature does every day to prove to a person that she is right. And she really is always right and always stronger

Finding a suitable puppy in Belgorod is not difficult. The main thing is to know where to turn. A large number of puppies of different breeds are waiting for their owners. Breeders are always happy to answer all your questions about the breed and the availability of puppies in the kennel

Unfortunately, over the past 20 years, our armored forces have been repeatedly used in the most unfortunate situations for them, which is why the tankers suffered significant losses in equipment and personnel. In many respects, all this is due to the fact that MBTs were used in urban conditions, without satisfactory cover by groups of infantrymen

The legendary 56th Separate Guards Air Assault Brigade is located in the city of Kamyshin, Volgograd Region. The military unit has two official addresses, among which colloquial names are on the lips: "red and gray roofs." The names came from the color of the main barracks, where the soldiers of the 56th Airborne Battalion live

Maybe if we fail to protect the nature of our planet, the Cosmos itself will take up arms against us and simply destroy us without a trace?

One of the most attractive places to live is the cottage village "Siberian Valley". Barnaul is famous for its rich natural landscapes, but this place exceeds all expectations of those who want to enjoy a calm and measured life

Gusinsky's surname, along with Abramovich, Prokhorov and dozens of other oligarchs who "rose" in the 90s, has long become a synonym for unreal we alth and power in Russia. Gusinsky (Gusman) Vladimir Aleksandrovich in just 10 years was able to create one of the largest joint-stock companies in Russia "Most", which includes more than 40 enterprises, and also become the country's most famous media magnate

Most Brazilians (more than 80%) live in cities. The largest cities in Brazil are inhabited by more than a million people. These are modern megacities, with their cultural and historical monuments

Knowing the rules of behavior on the road, the attentiveness of the pedestrian himself is not always a guarantee of safety. Often accidents happen because of drivers, but not because only inadequate drunk people are driving, who got their rights for money. Sometimes it is simply impossible to see a pedestrian in the dark on an unlit section of the road. That is why the use of reflective elements for pedestrians is a very important condition if they want to protect themselves

An ancient Assyrian state with a rich history, unique architecture, where functioning mosques, hammams and medieval markets coexist next to ancient ruins - this is all Syria, a unique and amazing Middle Eastern country, washed by the waters of the Mediterranean, Cyprus, Levantine seas and adjacent to Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Israel

The disputed Middle East territory currently controlled by Israel is called the Golan Heights. This mountain plateau of volcanic origin got its name from the biblical city of Golan. Since the 6-day war, Israel has built more than 30 settlements here, in which several tens of thousands of people live

Natural elements often cause death of people. Thousands of victims are admitted to hospitals around the world each year, some of whom eventually die

Water from a well or a well is most often saturated with harmful bacteria, so it is necessary to identify all harmful substances. Do not carry out such a procedure on your own. To do this, you need to perform a laboratory analysis

Earthquakes are one of the most dangerous natural disasters. Throughout the history of Russia, thousands of people have died in such disasters, and survivors still recall with horror how this happened

Soil is a unique and priceless natural we alth. It is she who is able to provide a person with all the necessary food resources. Illiterate and careless human activities are the main causes of soil pollution

Throughout the history of its existence, mankind has had a detrimental effect on the environment. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the impact of people on nature has increased hundreds of times. Environmental disasters in Russia and around the world that have occurred over the past decades have significantly aggravated the already deplorable state of our planet