Airpocalypse: Worst Dust Storm Shrouds Beijing
On Monday, Beijing experienced the worst weather in the shape of a dust storm. This is the largest and strongest dust storm swept across china in a decade. The result….
Category: Environment
Face masks have become a huge source of pollution
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the whole world, and while the main focus is on fighting the disease, nature’s pollution from face masks is often overlooked. In most countries, wearing….
Microplastics Are Snowing in Siberia
In the Siberian unspoiled nature, snowfall contains microplastics. Researchers at Tomsk State University are trying to map the cycle of plastics and taking samples from a 2,000-kilometer route. The researchers….
The Oceans Will Release CFCs, the Emissions Damage the Ozone Layer
The oceans are a huge repository of various gases, including CFCs. Under normal conditions, the oceans absorb CFCs from the atmosphere and isolate them in the depths for centuries. According….
The First Step in Saving the World, Coca-Cola’s New Paper Bottle
The recent phenomenon about environmental health and global warming has somehow been resolved after Coca-Cola came out with the paper bottle’s idea. Coca-Cola made advancements in developing recyclable packaging from….
Ocean Floor Waste May Grow up to 3 Billion Tons by 2050, Scientists Estimate
Waste accumulates on beaches, oceans, and seafloors. The Strait of Messina’s seabed in the Mediterranean Sea provides 1 million objects per square kilometer. Scientists estimate that waste on the ocean….
Everyone Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
We all have our carbon footprint, our share of global climate change. Each of us has the opportunity to make a small contribution to improving the Earth’s state. What step….
Restored Wetlands Bring Life Back to 1,000 Acres in Australia
A small non-profit organization has acquired 1,000 acres of Australian plantations to restore it to wetlands. The main project idea is to return animals that the area has long lacked…..
Fossil Fuel Emissions Killed Nearly Nine Million People Globally in 2018
Air pollution caused by burning fossil fuels killed 8.7 people. The worst area is considered the Far East. Researchers are calling for an accelerated transition to renewables. Almost Nine Million….
Mexico Stops Using GMO Corn in Food Industry
In the new year, Mexico, a corn consumption leader, has announced to stop using genetically modified corn in the food industry by the end of January 2024. Organic food producers….