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Sansevieria trifasciata Getty Images/iStockphoto The plants of our house can do a lot for us, because in addition to their decorative advantages, brighten the eyes and connect us with nature, they help purify the environment and eliminate toxic substances from the air, harmful to our health and absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. They are toxic substances found in synthetic fibers, plastics and other materials common in the home, such as kitchen gas, solvents, air fresheners, cleaning products, varnishes, paints, cellulose and a long etcetera. We live surrounded by toxic substances that can become powerful endocrine disruptors, that interfere with our hormonal system, others that can cause respiratory problems or even potentially carcinogenic substances. The most common contaminants in the home are formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, toluene, and ammonia. Plants The house plant helps purify the environment and removes toxic substanc...

Mataró seabed with posidonia meadows Its name comes from the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon. It is green and forms underwater forests as beneficial to the future of the planet as tropical forests. Its name?: is Posidonia or "Posidonia oceanica" to scientists. It is an endemic plant of the Mediterranean, composed of a bunch of leaves, roots and rhizomes frequently hidden under the ground. It covers more than one million hectares, from Cyprus to Spain, according to the Mediterranean Network for Posidonia.A minimum figure however, because data from some countries are lacking, especially on the east and south banks of the Mediterranean, according to this network that brings together scientists, authorities and environmental defenders, among others. Functions They serve as a shelter, egg-laying area and nursery for fish species. Although some only see in it an insignificant herb at the bottom of the water, posidonia has crucial benefits for humans,...

The world needs to abandon fossil fuels urgently, rather than relying on a stable climate by resorting to insufficiently proven technological solutions, such as systems to absorb and neutralize CO2 from the air. This is indicated by various experts and activists before the new report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Experts and activists argue that the science is very clear. Speculative technological solutions (such as those involving geoengineering or systems to directly neutralize or capture CO2) are not an effective instrument for achieving a rapid and effective phase-out of all fossil fuels. It is his position on the last of the three reports that make up the sixth global assessment of warming (the work of UN scientists). The report leaves the door open for this type of system, including the direct capture of CO2 from the air. The report points out that the best recipe to avoid uncontrolled climate change is t...

Cleaning the mirrors of the house is quite desperate: they are never completely clean, there is always some mark that humps. To get it right, you have to keep in mind some basic tips: you don't have to use a lot of cleaning product (because they can leave stains when the glass dries), you have to clean at a constant pace and in the same direction and you have to use newspapers instead of rags (which always release more hair). The four tricks to clean the mirrors and be perfect Freepik There are homemade tricks to clean mirrors, and there are also tips to make those of the sink and so that the glasses do not fog up. We go over everything. To clean mirrors Put a bucket of water, soap and white vinegar Apply the mixture with newsprint Dry it with another newsprint You can change white vinegar for lemon juice, which also goes well to clean To clean the mirrors of the sink The ones we use the most throughout the house are the mirrors ...

Coffee production is threatened in some parts of the planet by climate change, but this is not the only danger to the plant that makes possible the second most consumed drink (by humans) in the whole planet (only surpassed by water and with a slight advantage over tea). In addition to addressing the climate crisis, to continue drinking quality coffee at a reasonable price it is essential to maintain biological diversity and ecosystems (systems in which living organisms and the physical environment interact). Bees facilitate the pollination of coffee plants, the new study shows. Getty Images/iStockphoto Specifically, the presence of birds and pollinating insects such as bees is essential for good coffee production (in quality and quantity), according to an experimental study led by Alejandra Martínez-Salinas, from the Tropical Agronomic Center for Research and Teaching, in Turrialba (Costa Rica), whose results have been published (Apr...

Kokedama is the name given to the ornamental plants that are grown inside a ball of moss and that have become so fashionable in the world of gardening. The name, like the technique, has its origin in Japan: 'koke' means moss and 'lady' could be translated as ball. This botanical technique is very old in its country of origin, where they have managed to turn some indoor plants into a visual spectacle, as simple as exotic. This variant of bonsai emerged when the most humble population began to look for simple ways to grow their favorite plants, since the options are many and kokedamas are easy to make and also to take care of. These simple and beautiful moss spheres have become a trend. If you want to make one, the most important thing is to choose the most appropriate plant well, depending on the place where you want to place it and the light you have. Group of people learning ornamental gardening with the Japanese Kokedama technique ...

Cut flowers are a decorative element of the first order in a room and can bring color and beauty. The problem is that, having no roots, they will soon begin to wither into the vase. Fortunately, there are tricks so that they can last much longer with proper care. There is also no need to use sophisticated preservatives or special vitamins. With some basic products of the pantry good results can be achieved. These are useful tips that will lengthen the life of your flowers. First of all, you have to find a container and place it in a cool area, but without drafts. You have to avoid direct sunlight, which causes the flowers to die faster and not place them near the heating. The vase or vessel should allow to house at least one liter of water that can cover the stem of the flowers well. Trick Two tablespoons of sugar can be added to the water A homemade trick is to add two tablespoons of sugar in the water, which in addition to providing nutrients, will pro...