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Coltan, short for columbite tantalite, is the principal source of tantalum, a rare and valuable metal in huge demand in today’s high technology industries. Tantalum is an extremely hard, dense rare element that is highly resistant to corrosion. It has a very high melting point and is a good conductor of heat and electricity. Demand…

Hey! Do you think that the beautiful ocean of ours should just go to waste? Me neither but if we don’t start protecting our ocean it will be filled with tons of oil and trash/plastic. Everyone has an opinion about something but it is important to know how to make YOUR opinion truly matter. My…

The River Indus, the largest river in our country, originates from the northern slopes of the Kailash Range in Tibet (China) and passes through the Himalayas before entering Pakistan’s territory near Gilgit. In its upper region, several streams join it, while both its western and eastern tributaries contribute to its vast volume and speed at…

Living during the Dust Bowl was a challenging experience, with people contending with dirt-induced vision impairment and disorientation caused by powerful winds. When venturing outdoors, individuals had to safeguard their faces and shield their food while eating. Nevertheless, despite these hardships, numerous farmers migrated to the Southern Great Plains in the late 19th century enticed…

Ecosystems can be complex and hard to manage. In fact, they can encompass diverse species and habitats. As such, specific planning and procrastination is needed in order to protect them from the different threats that might undermine their existence, but also preserve and enhance the life of species through a variety of measures and activities….

Industrial Minerals what it is all about? Is it really important to us? When I read the topic, my curiosities begin to start & ask questions in my mind. Industrial Minerals are geological materials which are mined for their commercial value, which are not fuel and are not sources of metals. They are used in…

Abstract This analytical essay is related to the increasing gas prices of today. The Works Cited page appends four sources in MLA format. Introduction      The continuing chaos in the world has had some effect or the other in the lives of all. One such area of our lives is the constantly fluctuating gas prices….

Irrigation is the act of artificially applying water to soil to allow plant growth. This can also include applying water to a lawn or garden. The term usually refers to providing large amounts of water in arid or dry regions to grow crops. The world’s rapid population growth has produced more of a need for…

This literature review examines the environmental effects of overpopulation in China. The review includes four main studies that analyze specific consequences: water and aquatic ecosystem impact, land and resource depletion leading to loss of green areas, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and land desertification. The researchers used different methods and sources such as the…

Introduction. In face of the crisis in energy security, environmental contamination, climate change, energy saving and carbon emission reduction have become the top concerns of the whole human world. To address those concerns, renewable energy and energy efficiency are the two fields that are currently being tackled closely by many countries all over the world….