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Reviving Extinction: Science, Ethics, and the Balance of Nature

Bias with Nature: Revival of 10000 years old wolf's using Genetic Engineering Now, the question in my mind is: Will movies like Jurassic Park soon become reality? Should governments form policy regulations regarding the advancement of genetic engineering and the revival of extinct species? How would the revival of species that went extinct thousands of years ago affect today’s ecosystems and their balance? Should we even consider reviving those species? And would it be ethically correct to revive the already extinct species which might have failed that nature's fitness test?    As Darwin's Evolution Theory states the survival of the fittest , so can we say that majority of the already extinct species have failed the nature's test and revival of those species would be the against the Laws of Nature? But surely we can revive the species for which human are responsible for, so we can restore the balance of nature. (One would argue) For instance, Dire wolves which has been...

The Environmental Impact of Cycling

In Celebration of World Bicycle Day ( June 3 ), we will be exploring the Environmental impact of Cycling and why it's an excellent choice for a sustainable future. Cycling is an environmental friendly, sustainable and healthy mode of transportation that offers numerous benefits: 1. Reducing Carbon Footprint    Cycling is a zero-emission mode of transportation producing no greenhouse gas(es) or air pollutants. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “a vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons CO2 per year” equating to about .96 pounds of CO2 per mile while bicycles emit around .03 pounds per mile (including the emissions produced from manufacturing the bike) and that’s substantially less than even other environmentally friendly alternatives to driving. 2. Air Quality improvement    Cycling also improves air quality by reducing vehicles tailpipes emissions, which release harmful particles, chemicals and gases contributing to air pollution and negatively i...

Impact of Climate Change | EstheraSTEM

Climate change is a Global issue that affects every living being on the Planet. In this blog post, We will explore the effects of Climate Change on different ecosystems and the species that inhabit them. I will discuss how rising temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the survival of plants and animals alongside highlighting the importance of the biodiversity and how it contributes to the health of our planet. Finally, I will provide some tips on how Individuals can help reduce their carbon footprint and protect biodiversity. Effect of Climate Change on different Ecosystems & Species that inhabit them 1. Increased Forest fire caused by warmer temperature Nearly all land areas are seeing more hot days and heat waves since Warmer temperatures are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature posing many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. It is important to note that "Wildfires start more easily and spread rapidly w...

Top 5 Environmental Friendly Tips to Protect the Environment - EstheraSTEM

 Have you ever thought to yourself how you'll contribute to protecting the environment? If Yes, this blog post is a beginners guide for you since it focus on Environmental Friendly(Eco-friendly) Practices that protect the environment. According to  Wikipedia ,    “Environment friendly processes, or environmental-friendly processes (also referred to as eco-friendly, nature-friendly, and green), are sustainability and marketing terms referring to goods and services, laws, guidelines and policies that claim reduced, minimal, or no harm upon ecosystems or the environment.” They are activities that lessen the negative impact on the environment. These practices make ecosystem healthier, protect the environment and promotes sustainability. These Eco-friendly Practices are: ●Reduce, Reuse and Recycle These three R's are well-known Principles of Waste Management that makes the Environment more eco-friendly and they are the  first step towards an Eco-friendly Sustainable ...