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Posted on 25th August 2018
The world’s water systems were largely built on the more stable climate of yesteryear. However, climate change, caused mostly by the burning of fossil fuels, has disrupted the Earth’s water cycle (hydrological cycle) and a change in when, where and how much rain falls has left some areas without running water and others prone to regular flooding.
Posted on 30th July 2018
Crude oil is responsible for around 35% of industrial CO2 emissions and is the most traded commodity in the world. Crude oil is a naturally occurring fossil fuel – an unrefined petroleum product that is composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. Crude oil can be refined to produce usable fuel such as diesel, gasoline and various petrochemicals. Like all fossil fuels, crude oil is a limited resource, it is a non-renewable resource and cannot be replaced naturally at the rate in which we use it.
Posted on 23rd July 2018
Lifts have played an important role in our cities’ development and many of our most iconic skylines would not exist without them.
Posted on 22nd June 2018
A sandstorm, also known as a dust storm, typically occurs after strong winds lift a significant amount of sand and dust from dry solids into the atmosphere. Sandstorms take place in dry areas where a significant amount of sand is present.
Posted on 20th June 2018
Wood-burning is a process used to create heat and is typically carried out for cooking or as a decoration in a home fireplace. However, while wood-burning is not seen as too harsh on the environment, as you can replant the trees you chop down for the wood, research has been carried out to see the true effects of wood-burning and its different uses around the world.
