Ecology and Environment

What is tropospheric ozone. When talking about air pollution, provided credit is given to tropospheric ozone. The increased presence of this gas is one indicator of the level of smog in cities.

We know the importance of the ozone layer to protect the planet from ultraviolet radiation, and the problems caused by the famous ozone hole . In that case we speak of stratospheric ozone, ie which is in the atmosphere layer ranging from 15 to 50 kilometers around the surface of the Earth.

Tropospheric ozone is found in the layer of the atmosphere called the troposphere. It is the one located on the surface of the Earth and reaches 20 kilometers, depending on the area of the planet. It is in this layer which develops life and that of plants and animals.

This ozone, also known as ambient ozone, a natural part of the troposphere, whether generated by natural processes, such as the decline of stratospheric ozone. The problems start when there is ground level ozone by photochemical reactions between nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (from fossil fuel).

In small quantities this ozone is not harmful, but now tropospheric ozone levels reach numbers that are detrimental to the different types of life on the planet. This gas enters through the respiratory tract and is therefore highly oxidizing causes mucosal irritation and both lungs.

Symptoms of poisoning by tropospheric ozone are eye irritation, cough, headache and chest pain, and may even result in inflammation in the lungs with serious consequences. It is also harmful to animals and plants.

The anthurium: a spectacular flower. Without doubt one of the plants of interior is striking for their color is the anthurium . Its 'flowers' red are a major focus, since they are so bright that they can come to seem artificial . Interestingly, as in other plants, are not properly flowers, but modified leaves.

The anthurium is a simple plan of care, which is highly sensitive and even does not need much light to live without problems. Yes, it is important to maintain a warm temperature and humidity important, but we must never spray their flowers to provide more moisture when needed.

As for the frequency of watering this houseplant, just have to try to maintain its substrate always wet and we can use to add fertilizer to "indoor plants flower" to water every two weeks.

It is important that we keep Anthurium plant is exposed to drafts and place it between different microclimates that we can have in one house. It is also necessary that we remove the leaves and dried flowers with scissors to ensure that it grows normally.

As an indoor plant , the anthurium is very difficult to suffer pests and major diseases. However, we must be careful in summer did not affect pest mites and mealybugs, easily controlled with systemic insecticides and miticides. Another possibility is suffering from root rot, a disease that we originated ourselves by over-watering.

Biodiversity: Hundreds of new species in the Peruvian jungle. Course when it comes to new species these are not new at all. Can not really say it's good news, because we do not know whether it is better or worse than the human being to discover.

We found 365 new species in the Bahuaja Sonene, in the Peruvian jungle, southeast of the country rich.

After a work of more than 15 years, researchers from the environmental organization Wildlife Conservation Society, have released new findings that enhance the richness of biodiversity in South America.

If until now had managed to survive without being listed in the records, we hope to continue doing so from now on. They are 30 species of birds including varieties of hawks, eagles and gulls, 2 mammals represented by big-eared bat and the bat tricolor and 233 new species of butterflies and moths, among others.

This park is a protected area of the Amazon in Peru, and is part of the territory of Ese'eja communities, Inferno, Palma Real and Sonene. In it are rivers and Candamo Távara, which together with the stream of Macaw are the main source of food for native populations.

The Bahuaja Sonene was declared by the National Geographic one of the seven Natural Sanctuaries of the World, as well as Natural Wonder of the planet because it keeps nearly 2 million hectares of forest free from logging, hunting and trapping. A true paradise on earth, to be careful with nails and teeth of the terrible human predator.

Caring for the lantana. Lantana is a shrub evergreen that has adapted perfectly to the Mediterranean climate. It is also widely used in gardening because it requires little care and fits perfectly in a variety of uses, from vine to plant in window boxes or hanging baskets.

The flowers of the lantana is one of its main features, and thanks to its colorful since spring during all the years - starting out in summer and do not stop or fall - in hot climates are widely used in gardens as decoration public . The red and yellow are known as 'Flag of Spain' by its particular combination of colors.

Verbenaceae Lantana is a very strong and highly resistant to drought, but instead, very weak to frost. Propagation by cuttings grown in February and will ensure that the new plant will have the same color as the original.
When cultivated, the lantana is a plant that does not require specific care important.

It can grow well in a pot , are only to be alert to its substrate is made ​​of equal parts peat and sand. We recommend that you do not water them too much, in fact in winter once a week is enough.

As a curiosity I must say that the lantana plant used in Mexico and Panama as a painkiller if you have stomach pain and other digestive disorders. Also mixed with other herbs to treat menstrual problems and gynecological.