Cellulose Pulp Industry in Peru: Production, Trade, and Environmental Impact
The Cellulose Pulp Industry in Peru
The paper industry accounts for 5.5% of manufacturing GDP and 0.8% of total GDP. The industry contributes US $431 million to the US $7.824 billion produced annually by the manufacturing industry. Peru is a country with lower paper consumption in Latin America, with only 13 kg per capita per year, while Chile and Argentina present consumption of 53 kg and 49 kg, respectively. The paper industry, particularly using bagasse as raw material, is vertically integrated
Read MoreThe United Kingdom: A Historical and Cultural Overview
Geography of the British Isles
The British Isles are a group of about 5,000 islands located off the northwest coast of mainland Europe. The largest island is Great Britain, which comprises England, Wales, and Scotland. The second largest island is Ireland, which consists of Northern Ireland (Ulster) and the Republic of Ireland (Eire). Great Britain and Northern Ireland together form the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom: A Political Expression
While Great Britain is a geographical term, the United
Read MoreMalnutrition, Food Insecurity, and Their Underlying Causes
Malnutrition and Undernutrition
Malnutrition occurs when an individual doesn’t consume enough food or a sufficient variety of foods to maintain good health. This encompasses both under-nutrition and over-nutrition. A key component of malnutrition is low calorie intake, where a person doesn’t consume enough calories per day to sustain a healthy body weight.
Global Distribution of Undernutrition
The highest rates of undernutrition are found in Central Africa, exceeding 50% of the population. South Asia
Read MoreBiodiversity and Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
Biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the variety of all life forms on Earth – plants, animals, and microorganisms. It encompasses species diversity, genetic diversity within species, ecosystem diversity, and habitat diversity.
Importance of Biodiversity
- Ensures a varied and healthy diet with diverse fruits, nuts, and vegetables.
- Supports the sustainability of food webs.
- Provides potential medical remedies.
- Facilitates nutrient circulation in the nitrogen cycle.
- Creates a diverse and engaging world, promoting
Global Water Scarcity: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
The Water Cycle and Water Availability
Water supply is intricately linked to the water cycle, influenced by factors such as rainfall, evaporation, transpiration (water use by plants), and river and groundwater flows. While the Earth holds vast water reserves, only about 1% is readily available for human use, with the majority locked away in glaciers and ice caps.
Alarmingly, projections indicate a decline in water availability in the coming years due to various factors, including increased evaporation
Read MoreUnderstanding India’s Climate and the Monsoon’s Influence
Climate vs. Weather
Climate: The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years).
Weather: The state of the atmosphere over an area at any point in time.
Monsoon and Other Weather Phenomena
Monsoon: This type of climate is mainly found in South and Southeast Asia. The climate of India is of the monsoon type. The seasonal reversal in wind direction during a year is called monsoon.
Coriolis Force: An apparent force caused by the Earth’
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