The most obvious effect can be seen in the ocean tides. The Earth's rotation causes the Moon's gravity to pull the water on the closest side of Earth towards it, creating a bulge. The centrifugal force caused by the Earth's rotation makes the sea bulge on the other side too. These bulges of water are high tides. Every 18.6 years, there is a lunar nodal cycle, where the lunar plane tilts away from the equatorial plane, causing tides to grow smaller. When the Moon's orbit is more in line with the Earth equator, the tides are bigger.

The Moon affects the Earth's climate

According to Nasa, the rising sea levels combined with the influence of the nodal cycle can increase the number of high tide floods in the 2030s. These floods could damage infrastructure and change coastlines. In addition, it could be an existential threat to wildlife in coastal ecosystems.

Excessive flooding pose a danger

Tides influence the movement of ocean currents. Warm ocean currents bring warmer, wetter weather, while cold currents bring colder, drier weather. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (Enso) may be affected by the lunar nodal cycle too. Usually, strong winds along the equator blow warm surface water westward from South America towards Indonesia. During an El Niño event, these winds are reduced or even reversed and can affect weather worldwide. Usually, wet regions may experience drought, while dry areas may experience rain. A La Niña event will have the opposite effect.

The Moon play a role in weather systems

<ul><li>The Moon affects polar temperatures on a monthly cycle. Satellite measurements have shown that poles are 0.55C warmer during a full Moon.</li><li>The Moon creates tidal currents and waves in the ocean that can either melt or break up sea ice.</li><li>Atmospheric tides cause changes in atmospheric pressure. These changes are linked with higher air temperatures, which means the air molecules can hold more moisture.</li></ul>

The Moons effect on ice, land and air

For generations, people have watched the Moon for signs of changes in the weather. The Moon does, in fact, affect the Earth's weather patterns in subtle ways.

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Most of damage to our environment stems frome consumption : what we consume,how much we consume and how often

12 Ways You Can Protect The Environment 

Curbing consumption can have a huge impact on the environment. The three "R's"—reduce, reuse and recycle— get a lot of attention, but the planet could benefit from some focus on the most important and most underrepresented "R": refuse.When you refuse, you say "no," which is not always easy. Freebies at events, cheap goods on clearance, the hot new children's toys or the latest gadgets that promise to make your life better—none of these are essential. And they almost always end up either in the trash or forgotten in the back of a closet.

1.Consume Less

Next time you’re tempted to purchase or accept a non-essential item, think about whether it would truly improve your life. If not, it's ok to just say, "No, thanks!"Bonu: Refusing to allow unneeded items into your life can save you money and reduce the amount of clutter in your home.

Another“R”that doesn’t get much attention but has important environmental implications is rot. As in,let your food and yard waste rot naturally in the soil instead of sending it to the landfill. In other words: compost.Composting your food scraps and yard waste offers double rewards:it keeps an incredible amount of trash out of the waste stream, and it produces free,rich soil to use in your garden. Some cities now pick up organic waste alongside regular trash and recycling pick up. If your area doesn’t offer this service,no worries-you can set up a low-maintenance compost pile in your backyard

2.Compost

Think about how many people you see each day drinking beverages from disposable cups or disposable bottles, sipping from disposable straws, carrying disposable grocery bags, eating from disposable plates or containers and using disposable utensils. All that single-use plastic has to go somewhere, and it’s had a devastating effect on our soil, oceans and marine life.

3.Choose reusable over single-use

All of the above items (and more) have more environmentally responsible counterparts. Switch to reusable items and make a commitment to use them as often as possible. You’ll have less trash piling up at your curb, and you’ll be helping to protect the environment in a major way.

Get creative with your useless or unwanted items by upcycling—basically, turning trash into treasure. Creating something new such as artwork, toys or jewelry is both satisfying and one of the best ways to protect the environment. Not only does it keep items out of the trash, it can prevent having to purchase new items, which require lots of resources to produce. Children love making things; so instead of heading to the craft store, check out your recycle bin first and let their imaginations soar!

4.Upcycle more.

If you can’t refuse it…and you can’t rot it…and you can’t reduce it…and you can’t upcycle or reuse it…then it’s time to turn to the final “R”—recycling. Educate yourself on what can and cannot be recycled in your bins at home. Throwing the wrong items in the recycle bin can result in an entire load being rejected, which means … back to the landfill.You can also easily find out how to recycle special items such as electronics, batteries and appliances. Check with your local municipality for drop-off sites, and make an effort to get your items to the proper disposal sites.

5.Recycle properly.

Did you know it takes over 700 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to make just one plain t-shirt?Instead of heading to the mall to buy new clothes, consider looking first in a thrift store or vintage shop, or trading clothes with friends. You can breathe new life into your wardrobe without wasting the precious resources needed to produce new clothing.Shopping secondhand also applies for many other categories of consumer goods: children’s games and toys, shoes, appliances, furniture, cars and more.

6.Shop Secondhand.

While we’re on the topic of shopping, it’s important to think about the path your stuff takes just to get to you. All that packaging, combined with the fuel needed for delivery, really takes a toll on the environment. Instead, check out your local farmers market for fresh, package-free food; try eating at a farm-to-table restaurant; and buy from local artists, clothing makers, and retailers before you click for that two-day shipping.

7.Buy local

Want to protect the environment? Use fewer harmful chemicals and you’ll be on the right track. It’s hard to be sure about the long-term negative effects chemicals can have, both on our bodies and on the planet, so it’s best to avoid them if possible. Opt for chemical-free lawn and garden care; all-natural beauty and hygiene items; natural household cleaners; and organic food. The Earth will thank you!

8.Use fewer chemicals

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical passenger vehicle emits about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.1&nbsp;Any amount of that we can cut back on will help. For short trips, try walking or biking—you’ll also get a healthy dose of exercise in, without setting foot in a gym. If travelling on foot or two wheels isn’t feasible, try carpooling with a friend, neighbor or coworker to a mutual destination. And if all else fails and you need to drive your car, line up errands in the most efficient route to save time and miles driven.

9.Walk, bike or carpool

Conserving water at home is one of the easiest ways to protect the environment. Think of all the times you consume water, both inside and outside your home; then, make adjustments as you can. For example:*Turn off the tap while you brush your teeth.*Fix leaky faucets.*Make your water use more efficient by aerating faucets, using sprinklers that reduce runoff and installing low-flow toilets and efficient shower heads.

10.Use less water

*Collect and use rainwater for watering plants.*Shorten your shower by a few minutes—or skip it altogether if you don't really need one that day.*Only run your dishwasher or washing machine when it's fullUse less waterThese are just the basics—you can get really creative when it comes to conserving water.

The positive thing about being a consumer is that we have the power to choose where we spend our hard-earned dollars. Think of your money as your voice and your vote for a cleaner planet. Spend it wisely on goods, services and experiences that leave a smaller carbon footprint. Choose to do business with companies that support sustainability efforts, utilize&nbsp;renewable energy sources&nbsp;and walk the walk when it comes to protecting the environment.

11.Use your purchasing power for good

Money talks—if enough people use their purchasing power for the good of the Earth, it will create a demand for sustainable practices. Businesses will either have to comply … or be left behind.

As you can guess, we’re quite fond of this method of protecting the environment! Anytime you can use less electricity, it’s a win for the planet. Try some of these quick ways to conserve energy around your home:*Trade incandescent bulbs for more energy-efficient CFLs or LEDs.*Use smart power strips, which turn off the power to electronics when they’re not being used. (Or, simply unplug power cords from the wall when items aren’t in use.)*Use a programmable or smart thermostat.

12.Conserve electricity

*Maintain your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system.*When it’s time to buy a new appliance, choose an Energy Star-certified model.*Seal air leaks around doors and windows.*Make sure your home is properly insulated to the recommended level of heat resistance (“R-value”) for where you live.*Use ceiling fans to circulate warm air in the winter and cold air in the summer.

Protect the environment with renewable energy & these other helpful tips to protect the planet and keep it green and healthy for years and generations to come.

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Time in nature is an antidote to the ill effects of stress, prevents and in some cases even helps cure anxiety and depression, and enhances creativity.&nbsp;

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A large asteroid struck our planet and killed dinosaurs about 66 million years ago, according to archaeological studies. 
This theory is widely accepted, but new research shows that the dinosaur population and the various species were in a state of steep decline many million years before the asteroid hit Mexico.

The Fate Of The Dinosaurs

<ul><li>Crocodiles are lizards are ectothermic(cold-blooded) animals.</li><li>Humans and birds are endothermic(warm-blooded).</li><li>Dinosaurs are somewhere in between these two and are classified as mesothermal.</li></ul>Dinosaurs needed a warm climate to survive, and any sharp temperature decrease could have been fatal for them. Changes in vegetation and climatic deterioration could also be factors in the eventual decline of the dinosaur, paving the way for primates and humans.

Dinosaurs: Mammals Or Reptiles

The arrival of a cataclysmic asteroid strike helped quicken the end of the dinosaurs. But might they have been on the decline anyway?

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The Moon affects the Earth's climate

The subtle influence of the Moon on Earth's weather

12 Ways You Can Protect The Environment

12 Ways You Can Protect the Environment