According to the United Nations, plastic is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face as a global collective. With micro-plastics posing a threat to the food, water, and air supply, it doesn’t take an expert to see how plastic waste affects the world at large. In a recent announcement, China phases to ban plastic …
China Phases to Ban Plastic Bags by the End of 2020 Read More »
Bees are major fans of hemp and a recent study has found that the taller the hemp plants are the larger the number of bees that will flock to it. The new research, spearheaded by researchers at Cornell University and published last month in Environmental Entomology, shows that humans aren’t the only fans of weed. The findings also …
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Last year’s flood in Venice was a catalyst for Italy standing for change. A recent law passed in Italy requiring public school systems to incorporate climate change into the curriculum. Starting in September 2020, educators must cover the topic for a span of 33 hours over the school year. Italy’s Education Minister Lorenzo Fioramonti told …
Italy & New Zealand Take Lead Incorporating Climate-Change Curriculum in School Systems Read More »
The high costs of climate change charge heavy prices. Unhealthy air levels increase throughout the globe. Fires destroy forests at alarming rates while taking lives of the innocent. However, nature is one of our greatest teachers. City developers, architects, and engineers are creatively coming up with ways to produce harmony in every project. Three new …
London’s New Biotech Tree Towers Filter Pollution Equivalent to 825 Trees Read More »
New York City’s MTA announced on December 15, 2019, that it has deployed the first round of 15 electric buses on the 14th street busway route. This roll-out modernizes public transportation while maintaining clean air for pedestrians, tourists, and the environment. It also represents the first installment of 500 zero-emission electric buses. These will be purchased as …
Carbon black glaciers and fire lit skies… The effects of recent Australian bushfires disrupt the ecosystem on more than a local scale. As animals and habitats were directly hit, smoke is the residue that leaves a lasting effect after chaos settles. Expert recently claimed the Australian fires increase New Zealand glacier melt by 30% as …
New Zealand Glacier Melt Increases by 30% As Australia’s Tragedy Crosses Overseas Read More »
The planet is becoming louder to the environmental impacts we inflict daily. As fires in California and Australia heat the atmosphere snowcaps begin to melt and raise sea levels. It is crucial we take responsibility and make changes in our daily operations. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean we must sacrifice modern comforts. In the 70s, …
Life in These Sustainable Off-Grid Homes Don’t Sacrifice Luxury or Convenience Read More »
According to more than 70 scientists worldwide, we must eliminate the use of pesticides and opt for natural farming approaches to end an insect apocalypse. Time is of the essence as humans must reverse insect habitat loss, over-harvesting, invasive species, and address the climate crisis. Unsustainable practices must be diminished. Scientists are studying which insects …
Scientists Discover New Roadmap to End Insect Apocalypse Read More »
The current bushfires raging in Australia are the second installment in 6 months. The initial part was witnessed back in September 2019 which had equally devastating effects. Keli the koala was among the thousands affected and was about to die. Keli the koala joey was rescued on 8th September from New South Wales when he …
Despite the New Year cheer, most people all over the world are concerned about Australia. The wildfires do not show any signs of stopping. Australia is a land where many animals are endemic – that is, they can only be found there. It is already known that Australia is a treasure trove of thousands of …
“Had we not killed loads of Aboriginals, AND learned their bush management wisdom, we might not have had such a terrible time as now.” (TMU) — As Australia continues to suffer from a wave of fires unprecedented in its modern history, a number of hauntingly beautiful images have emerged showing the elemental force of nature at …