Aquaponics is a very important system that turns waste from fish and a variety of other aquatic animals into food for hydroponic plants.First, the fish produce waste. Fish waste contains ammonia, which is a source of nitrogen for plants.  Ammonia boosts plant growth as well as seed production and is also a key component of photosynthesis. After the ammonia enters the system filter, the system’s bacteria break it down.  Then these bacteria convert the ammonia into nitrites and eventually nitrates. Finally, nitrates are able to make their way through the filter and down into the roots of the crop to feed it.

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Air pollutants can be defined as toxic chemicals or compounds in the air.  When these levels get to high they harm human health and the earth.

For most of us, breathing is something we don’t think about because it’s not something we can see. When you can’t see pollutants such as invisible particles, it’s challenging to know what’s in the air around you.

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Simply stated geothermal energy is power from the middle of our planet. The temperature at Earth’s center is close to 7200 degrees Fahrenheit. So, when taken this heat can produce huge amounts of sustainable energy.

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Americans have applied 1.8 million tons of glyphosate since its introduction in 1974. Worldwide 9.4 million tons of the chemical have been sprayed on fields. That’s enough to spray nearly half a pound of Roundup on every cultivated acre of land in the world. Globally, the use of this harmful herbicide has risen almost 15-fold since Roundup Ready GMO crops were introduced.

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Simply stated, when scientists change a plant or animal from its original form they create a GMO (genetically modified organism). For example, when a scientist changes a plant to make it grow more. A farmer who wants an animal modified so it will make more milk or meat is another example. Genetic engineering or transgenic technology are the areas of science that study GMOs. 

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Basically, aquaponics refers to the relationship between water, aquatic organisms, bacteria, nutritional dynamics, and plants. Basically, these systems can grow together in water areas worldwide.  Certainly, aquaponic growing methods have many positive benefits and outcomes. First, they are environmentally responsible.  Second, they require little or no chemical usage. Third, they require less physical space in comparison to traditional agriculture. Therefore, it is easy to see there are many benefits of this growing system.  However, there are also downsides.  For example, aquaponic parasites are one such downside. 

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Farming is a major contributor to climate change. However, the effect of climate change also makes farming a victim. It is found that factory farming creates about 1/3 of greenhouse gas (things that heat up the earth). Also, it makes more than 40% of methane. The use of chemicals to helps plants grow, bug killers and animal wastes are the major causes of these effects. Overall, the relationship between farming and climate change is becoming more clear.

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The population is growing by the second, and as time goes on, we will need to produce more food without risking natural resources. More sustainable food production is key to making up for the pressure placed on the food system by rapid human population growth.

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The off-grid life has become more and more appealing to many individuals. A need for self-sufficiency, increasing utility bills, and a genuine desire for privacy are only a few of the factors individuals seek from owning sustainable off-grid homes. For some, it’s the excitement of a new alternative to standard living and they desire to go off the grid and live solely by their own means. If you’re planning to go off-grid, here are three crucial guidelines to help you get started.

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Researchers use animal testing in preclinical research in order to determine the overall safety of many new drugs, treatments, or other products.  The animal subjects trial these new medicines and treatments before companies can release them for human use. Basically, it’s necessary to test the effectiveness of these new drugs, treatments, or products on living creatures.  Therefore, researchers use animal models before moving forward with human use.

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