A green roof is one that’s been covered with a layer of soil and vegetation. Growing plants on rooftops can replace some of the vegetation
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Category: Environmental Geog.
Environmental geography focuses on the interactions between human and natural systems over space.
The Ozone Layer
The atmosphere that surrounds the Earth consists of multiple layers. The layer closest to the ground is the troposphere. This is where we live out
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Trends in Atmospheric CO2
In 1958, at a remote location on Mauna Loa, Hawaii, Charles Keeling began taking detailed measurements of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. Using an instrument
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Food Deserts
What are food deserts? Food deserts can be best described as areas where people have limited access to healthy food. Impoverished neighborhoods and communities are
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The Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect
What is the Urban Heat Island Effect? It is no secret that the impervious surfaces – the asphalt, concrete, bricks and steel – that make
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The World’s Degraded Lands
Mapping the World’s Degraded Lands Using an in-depth review of available databases and resources, Holly Gibbs and J.M. Salmon at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have
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The Carbon Cycle
The carbon cycle refers to the constant movement of carbon atoms from one place to another. The cycling and movement of carbon plays a key
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Land Use
What is land use? Think for a moment about the city you live in, or a city you’re familiar with. What types of buildings and
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What is Geography?
Defining Geography Geography is much more than space and place; it is a way of learning about the world by examining spatial patterns and relationships.
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