The English term "natural history" is a translation of the Latin historia naturalis. Its meaning has narrowed progressively with time‚ while the meaning of the related term "nature" has widened (see also History below). In antiquity‚ it covered essentially anything connected with nature or which used materials drawn from nature. For example‚ Pliny the Elder’s encyclopedia of this title‚ published circa 77 to 79 AD‚ covers astronomy‚ geography‚ man and his technology‚ medicine and superstition as
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scenery is more fun than spending your tme using gadgets. Researchers said spending time in nature or environment can help reduce stress. Jogging or walking in a park or anywhere is more relaxable than to run in a treadmill alone. Sometimes‚ work and studying can be suffocating. A very simple yet very effective thing to do is to go out and relax. Appreciate your surroundings and watch the environment within you. As you heard the chirpping of the birds you feel more relaxed as you inhale a fresh air
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to protect the environment and reduce pollution‚ provide a healthy‚ applicable and efficient place for people. This essay will talk about what is green building‚ why green building is so important and the advantages of green building. The so-called "green building" of "green" is a concept or symbol‚ refers to the building is harmless to the environment‚ the environment of natural resources can be fully used‚ and the ecological balance condition without destroying the environment to build a building
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lesson in sacrifice. Some people will think when humans protecting the environment‚ they always need to give up something. When humans need to protect an endangered species‚ some people will lose their money‚ jobs and even their home. People will think the Earth’s gain is human’s lost and stop to protect the environment. However‚ they forget humans are themselves a part of nature. Humans cannot survive without the natural environment. Wilson follows with a cogent outline of how the environmental crisis
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the monster and Tyrel creating replicants) but valuing only self-glorification‚ commerce or personal gain rather than nature..Science results in humanity believing that we’re in control of nature‚ resulting in objectification and repression of the natural world either for profit‚ commerce or self indulgence. In balderunner Tyrel controls life of the replicant and so equates himslef to god; a “God of science and commerce”. His scientific advancements have caused humanity to lose its gratification of
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advantage is very helpful in today’s world‚ there is a downside in its effect on the environment and our future. When militaries started occupying land‚ they began to enforce their own culture upon that land. This included using the military’s technology to advance civilization. Even though technology has made significant advancements and improvements in life‚ one must also consider how technology has hurt the environment. In the article “Which Species Will Live?” Michelle Nijhuis explains how technology
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to life‚ health‚ property‚ or environment. Most hazards are dormant or potential‚ with only a theoretical risk of harm; however‚ once a hazard becomes "active"‚ it can create an emergency situation. A hazardous situation that has come to pass is called an incident. Hazard and vulnerability interact together to create risk. Hazards are sometimes classified into three modes: Dormant - The situation has the potential to be hazardous‚ but no people‚ property‚ or environment is currently affected by this
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New Zealand’s unique natural environment is treasured for a multitude of reasons and its future relies on each one of us acting in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Education for sustainability can be used as a catalyst for positive change in children’s thoughts and actions towards the world in which we live (Davis & Elliot‚ 2003). By incorporating education for sustainability with Te Whāriki (Ministry of Education‚ 1996) across a range of curriculum areas‚ we aim to encourage in children
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remote or natural areas that aims to enhance knowledge and appreciation of the natural environment and cultural heritage without damaging the environment or the experiences for others.’ 1. Nature based – primarily the environment is the ‘drawcard; and the activities are based primarily around the environment. Activities include: * Bushwalking * Whale watching * Swimming with dolphins * Sightseeing over Antarctica * Any activity that revolves around the natural environment Cultures
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One of the most essential things for tourism to be successful in a particular place is the quality of the environment‚ both natural and man-made. However tourism involves many activities that have a negative effect on the environment. These occur when the level of usage is bigger than the amount of caring for the environment. Uncontrolled tourism is threatening many natural areas around the world. It can put great pressure on an area‚ and lead to negative environmental impacts on air and water quality
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