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Sep 20

Nepal’s Disaster Was Not Simply a Flood

How and Why It Happens: The Science Behind This Hazardous Event

a stone crusher mill at Jaflong in the Sylhet district of Bangladesh

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Apr 5

The Quiet Dignity of Street Cleaners: A Tribute

What I Have Come to Notice

Daily Chores. A shot of one of the many street workers who help keep the city clean.

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Dec 8, 2025

Desert: A Harsh Landscape, Yet Vital For Our Earth.

Deserts, viewed as empty wastelands, are in reality full of hidden value.

Walking down the Wildcat trail in Monument Valley opens up this magnificent view to everyone. Amazing weather and good light helped us with this picture.

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May 23, 2025

The surprising link Between Earth’s Slowing Rotation and Climate Change

Earth’s rotation is slowing, and days are getting a little longer, and this change is speeding up.

The surprising link Between Earth’s Slowing Rotation and Climate Change

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Apr 16, 2025

Chewing Gum: A Sweet Treat with a Plastic Twist

Chewing gum’s charm endures, but its modern ingredients are problematic.

Chewing Gum: A Sweet Treat with a Plastic Twist

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Mar 1, 2025

Dark Oxygen: The Discovery That Baffles Scientists.

“A Big Discovery in Science’’

Dark Oxygen: The Discovery That Baffles Scientists.

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Feb 13, 2025

Climate Change Leads to Nutrient-Depleted Food

Climate change is not only impacting the weather but also the quality of food and its nutrition.

Climate Change Leads to Nutrient-Depleted Food

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Nov 25, 2024

Tiny particles in our body

Microplastics are everywhere, in fact even in our bloodstream.

Tiny particles in our body

Sittara Shaikh

Sittara Shaikh

I write about environmental issues and a range of general topics. Passionate about making complex ideas clear, accessible and engaging for all readers.

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