Environment 2024, December

Modern problems: soil pollution and depletion

Modern problems: soil pollution and depletion

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From time immemorial, land resources have been considered one of the most important types of we alth. However, there is currently a significant load on the soil cover

Monitoring soil pollution. Types of soil pollution

Monitoring soil pollution. Types of soil pollution

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Humanity sometimes recklessly and cruelly exploits its planet, not noticing what consequences come from such interactions. But at the same time, the pollution of the atmosphere, soil and water in some areas of the Earth reaches critical values. About what methods exist for identifying the degree of anthropogenic degradation of the environment, as well as about measures of influence aimed at the most gentle and effective correction of the current situation, and will be discussed in the article

Steppe fires. Ways to extinguish steppe fires

Steppe fires. Ways to extinguish steppe fires

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Fires pose an increased danger both to the ecosystem as a whole and to every living organism living in it. Currently, there are many types of uncontrolled fires. For example, man-made, field, forest, peat, steppe fires, in buildings and on various vehicles

Climatic and space resources of the world. Use of space resources

Climatic and space resources of the world. Use of space resources

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Currently, quite a lot of attention is paid to the use of alternative sources of all kinds of resources. For example, humanity has long been engaged in the development of obtaining energy from renewable substances and materials, such as the heat of the planet's core, tides, sunlight, and so on. The following article will consider the climate and space resources of the world

Ecological problems of the planet. Global environmental problems of the planet: examples

Ecological problems of the planet. Global environmental problems of the planet: examples

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Every modern inhabitant of the Earth knows very well that the environmental problems of the planet are a real scourge of the 21st century. Also, many think about the issue of preserving and restoring the environment. After all, otherwise future generations will get only a lifeless surface

Help your neighbor: biblical commandment, ways to help and charity events

Help your neighbor: biblical commandment, ways to help and charity events

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Help your neighbor – almost everyone knows this biblical commandment. But can anyone say with certainty that he follows it? For some people, helping those in need is a common thing. For others, it’s a whole problem that makes you wonder whether to help or not help, what will it be

Hand position: basic, intermediate, in motion. The position of the hands when gesticulating

Hand position: basic, intermediate, in motion. The position of the hands when gesticulating

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As a rule, when people hear about the position of the hands, they immediately associate this phrase with any particular occupation or action. For example, with playing musical instruments, dancing, or the techniques used when making speeches in front of an audience. Meanwhile, there is a general classification that describes the position of the hands without being tied to specific actions or activities of people

"Blue banana" - European economic backbone

"Blue banana" - European economic backbone

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"Blue banana" is not an exotic plant, but the name of one of the most industrialized territories in the center of Europe. The emergence of such a field was not the result of the purposeful work of any body or organization. The formation took place in natural conditions, due to the laws of the market economy

Green traffic light, green arrow: rules, features

Green traffic light, green arrow: rules, features

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A car is just a device for transportation, it may or may not be new, but it is always driven by a driver. The safety of himself and other road users depends on the knowledge and skills acquired in a driving school. And since traffic lights have long been the most familiar and necessary devices on our roads, every person who has the right to drive a vehicle must read their values correctly

Streets of Japan: all the fun

Streets of Japan: all the fun

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Japan is an interesting and very unusual country for Europeans. There are many surprises and puzzles here. Once on the city streets of Japan, it is useful to know some local features, as well as elementary rules of etiquette, so as not to seem ignorant

The highest bridges in the world: description, photo

The highest bridges in the world: description, photo

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The active development of bridge building in China has led to the fact that a large number of record-breaking bridges are located in this country. At the end of 2016, they were joined by the Beipanjiang Bridge, thrown over the river of the same name and uniting the southwestern provinces of Yunnan and Zhejiang. The title of the highest suspension bridge in the world has already been assigned to this object - the highest point is at the 565-meter mark or at the level of the 200th floor of a skyscraper

Snow cave in Abkhazia: photo, description

Snow cave in Abkhazia: photo, description

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One of the attractive places to visit is the Snow Cave. How can you get to this amazing place? In which mountains is Snowy Abyss Cave? All this will be discussed in the article

Meshchansky district. A modern take on history

Meshchansky district. A modern take on history

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The Meshchansky district is a relatively small administrative entity in the northern part of the center of Moscow. But if you want to get around it on foot, although everyone now prefers cars, it will be quite difficult

Park area: landscaping, functions. Park areas of Moscow

Park area: landscaping, functions. Park areas of Moscow

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Park (park zone) is an intracity territory, which combines elements of the natural landscape and the engineering and architectural complex. As a rule, such zones are created for the rest of citizens. For the convenience of vacationers, parks are equipped with benches and outdoor lighting. The role of parks in the life of citizens is very high

Chest circumference: measurement rules, norm of indicators, proportions of mass and volume

Chest circumference: measurement rules, norm of indicators, proportions of mass and volume

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Chest circumference is different for both sexes. They are important for both those who play sports and those who are on a diet. Such people often calculate chest circumference along with body weight measurements

What is the difference between a Waldorf kindergarten and a regular one?

What is the difference between a Waldorf kindergarten and a regular one?

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Today you can often hear about Waldorf kindergarten. What it is? We are talking about the use of special pedagogical principles in the system of preschool education and upbringing. We will try to consider this technique in more detail and determine its pros and cons

Regions of Kazan. Kirovsky and Moskovsky districts: location, features

Regions of Kazan. Kirovsky and Moskovsky districts: location, features

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Each of the seven districts of the city of Kazan has its own stages of development, its own cultural and historical sights. All of them can be found briefly in this article

Protecting nature means preserving life

Protecting nature means preserving life

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We say to the kid: “Take care of nature!”, but we throw garbage into the rivers, litter the atmosphere, poison the soil with an excess amount of fertilizers. And at the same time, we hope that environmental disasters will not befall us

Transit zone: conditions of location, description and features, reviews of tourists

Transit zone: conditions of location, description and features, reviews of tourists

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Passengers of airliners are often faced with the situation when it is necessary to make a transfer in any country in order to reach their final destination. This situation may arise when there is simply no direct route along the chosen route, or in order to save money. In this case, the transit zone will come to the rescue

Koptevsky market: address, how to get there, reviews of buyers and entrepreneurs

Koptevsky market: address, how to get there, reviews of buyers and entrepreneurs

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Of all the capital's bazaars, Koptevsky market is considered one of the oldest. There, at any time of the year, except for vegetables and fruits, it is possible to purchase meat, fish, milk, cereals, cheese and other products of farmers from a dozen regions of the Russian Federation

City of Puli-Khumri, Afghanistan: photo, description

City of Puli-Khumri, Afghanistan: photo, description

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Afghan town Puli Khumri (Pu Li Khumri) is located at the intersection of major highways. The motorway of the direction Kabul - Mazar-i-Sharif, laid jointly with Soviet specialists, passes through the settlement

Height 186: ratio with weight and body type

Height 186: ratio with weight and body type

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How much should a man who is 186 cm tall weigh? It seems that the answer is obvious - not less than 86 kilograms. But everything is not as simple as it seems. It is not so rare to see tall men who do not experience any problems with weight and are attentive to their own he alth and appearance, giving the impression of some absurdity, disharmony

What is the population like? What is the local population like?

What is the population like? What is the local population like?

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According to the definition adopted in sociology and demography, the population is the totality of all people living on the planet or any particular territory. Of course, this very broad concept is subdivided into narrower ones. The classification of the population into types is carried out in accordance with the disciplines studying related issues, as well as according to demographic patterns

A country that lives in the future: an unusual reckoning in Thailand

A country that lives in the future: an unusual reckoning in Thailand

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Most tourists visiting Thailand for the first time are surprised: after all, time in this country goes completely differently. For example, we in Russia recently met the year 2019, and the inhabitants of this eastern country are waiting for the onset of 2562. It is easy to calculate that the difference between the dates is as much as 543 years. Let's try to figure out what the chronology is in Thailand and why it is so different from what we are used to. And is it difficult for an ordinary tourist from a European country to understand the time of the Thais?

Does the Black Sea freeze in winter: climatic features of the reservoir

Does the Black Sea freeze in winter: climatic features of the reservoir

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For most people, the sea is associated with summer, heat and the beach. But some seaside resorts are located in areas where the air temperature drops below zero in winter. For example, in the Black Sea resorts the season is open from May to October. In winter, not only the air cools, but also the water. But to what extent its temperature drops, not everyone knows. Therefore, many people who have holidays outside of summer are wondering if the Black Sea freezes in winter

The most powerful ship in the world: types of ships, a list with names and characteristics

The most powerful ship in the world: types of ships, a list with names and characteristics

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The history of the development of mankind is characterized by a constant confrontation between different states in different areas, including in the field of shipbuilding. At the same time, impressive examples of marine vessels are created. At present, the undisputed leader in this field belongs to the United States

Feed for trout: composition, features and stages of feeding

Feed for trout: composition, features and stages of feeding

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Trout feed must be balanced. The diet of this fish should include animal and vegetable proteins, vitamins, trace elements. You can also introduce live food, add wet components of plant and animal origin to dry mixes

Heater fields: description and photo

Heater fields: description and photo

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It's impossible to describe this beauty… Have you ever wandered through a lilac, purple or pink field? We are talking about heather. What a smell this amazing shrub of immortality emits! Heather fields in Scotland dream of seeing every tourist. They surprise with their asceticism and modesty, brightness and depth of shades. The national image of the Scots is the mauve heathland, which dissolve into the emerald green of the fields

Rostov Sports Palace: history, characteristics

Rostov Sports Palace: history, characteristics

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Rostov-on-Don is located in the south of Russia, in the steppe zone, on the northern (right) bank of the Don River. It is located on a hill, the relief in the city is dominated by wavy. The city is a regional center of railway communication, an important industrial and transport hub. The Palace of Sports in Rostov is one of the largest sports facilities in the south of Russia

What is "calculated outdoor temperature": definition, calculation features and interesting facts

What is "calculated outdoor temperature": definition, calculation features and interesting facts

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When designing heating and ventilation systems in our country, one of the factors taken into account is the calculated outdoor temperature. By correctly determining this parameter, you can mount the most efficient communications

Public interest - features of the concept

Public interest - features of the concept

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Public interest is a sociological concept that characterizes the interests of a community of people or an average representative of the population in terms of well-being, security, stability and progress, etc. Public interest exists along with state and personal interests. Often they are opposed to each other. The concept of "public interest" is rather vague

Customs post at Buslovskaya railway station: history, description

Customs post at Buslovskaya railway station: history, description

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Today, Russian railways carry about 40% of export and 70% of import cargo, as well as almost the entire volume of international transit traffic. Buslovskaya station is one of the important border points

Institutions of Tolyatti: types, classification, urban infrastructure, rating of the best institutions, characteristics of work and services provided

Institutions of Tolyatti: types, classification, urban infrastructure, rating of the best institutions, characteristics of work and services provided

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If you are terribly tired by the end of the week and you want to arrange a holiday for yourself, then going to a restaurant with friends or a romantic dinner in a cozy cafe is exactly what will bring you joy and cheer you up. This article provides information about some restaurants, cafes and bars in the city of Tolyatti, so that it is easier for you to navigate in all the variety of their offers

Camel dung: photo and description

Camel dung: photo and description

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What is dung? The photos that you will see in this article will help answer this question. This word is used to refer to dried manure from which briquettes are molded. They burn hot and are used as fuel. Accordingly, camel dung, the photo of which is somewhat unsightly, is made from the dung of the animal that produces it. It is clear that in the Middle lane they take the "product" of cows, pigs, horses. But in the south camels give it out the most

Rybachy village, Kamchatka: photo, description

Rybachy village, Kamchatka: photo, description

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In Kamchatka there is a closed city of Vilyuchinsk, which is impossible to visit for an ordinary traveler. It was created thanks to the unification in 1968 of several villages: Seldevaya, Primorsky and Rybachy. The former village of Kamchatka Rybachy is one of the districts of this city

Abandoned villages of the Novgorod region: a list with names and photos

Abandoned villages of the Novgorod region: a list with names and photos

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The abandoned villages of Russia are the sad reality of modern life. In numerous photos of abandoned villages in the Novgorod region, you can see how complete devastation and desolation gradually enter the once rich settlements of peasants. Once upon a time there were many enterprises and jobs in the villages, but over time they began to close, there was a shortage of work. And as a result, young people began to disperse to other districts or cities to earn money

The fastest torpedo in the world: name, speed and destructive consequences

The fastest torpedo in the world: name, speed and destructive consequences

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The strike complex, which has a high-speed torpedo missile VA-111 Shkval, was developed in the Soviet Union in the 60s of the last century. Its purpose is to defeat targets both above and below water. The fastest torpedo in the world is placed on different carriers: stationary systems, surface and underwater ships

Shellfish: description, structure and photo

Shellfish: description, structure and photo

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The family of shellfish, or as they are also called - chitons, has about 500 species. According to experts, this figure is small. Especially when compared to other families. Chitons, or shellfish, are inhabitants of the tidal zone in the seas and oceans. The presence of strong armor in these animals is due to the aggressive environment in which they exist. The constant impact of the surf can only withstand creatures with reliable protection

Losinoostrovskiye estates: location, infrastructure, features, reviews

Losinoostrovskiye estates: location, infrastructure, features, reviews

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A wonderful protected area (National Park "Losiny Ostrov") gave shelter to the village "Losinoostrovsky estates", located not too far outside the city - no more than ten minutes drive from the Moscow Ring Road. This is a village with modern houses built according to the latest technologies, which are used to build cottages. All projects are individual, capable of making life a dream come true, almost a fairy tale

Petrovsko-Razumovskaya alley of Moscow: history, description, photo

Petrovsko-Razumovskaya alley of Moscow: history, description, photo

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Alleys are a driveway or a pedestrian road, planted on both sides at an equal distance from each other with large shrubs or trees. There are a lot of such alleys in Moscow, as in many other cities of Russia. In the Northern administrative district of the capital of Russia (the territory of the Airport district) there is Petrovsky-Razumovskaya alley (the name was Zadnaya Prudovaya until the 19th century)