This section focuses on real-world environmental concerns, ecosystem management, sustainability, and conservation strategies.
Updated | November 11, 2025 What ecosystems are found in the tropics? What are the unique characteristics of each ecosystem? This article lists 17 tropical ecosystems under threat due to the ever-increasing demands of more than 8.2 billion people in the world. Better knowledge and understanding of the different ecosystems in the tropics will facilitate … Read more
What is the difference between environmental and natural resources? This article attempts to answer this question for lack of coherent explanation of the difference between these two concepts. Read on to find out. I cannot find a straightforward reference online that explains the difference between environmental and natural resources. When I google “What is the … Read more
What is the economic valuation of environmental and natural resources? How does man’s use of environmental and natural resources impact the environment? How can economic valuation be used in managing human activities to sustain the environment? How is the value given to environmental and natural resources? This article answers these questions in light of the … Read more
Is COVID-19 a demonstration of Malthus’ prediction that there are natural checks to limit population growth? This article discusses the issue in the light of the current pandemic that affected human interactions and limited productive activities–ultimately limiting the exponential increase in the human population. The event appears to follow the Malthusian catastrophe or “natural checks” … Read more
