How long does it take for trash to decompose?
Do you know how long it takes for your trash to decompose? Different materials decompose at different rates. Explore how long does it take for these common types of trash….
Category: Environment
The population of European Hedgehog is threatened by the loss of natural habitats and food sources
In the past, the hedgehog belonged among widespread European creatures inhabiting the wild and cities. However, the European Hedgehog has almost disappeared in many regions. A significant decrease in hedgehogs….
Laboratory-grown Wood: A Sustainable Material Grows under the Scientists’ Hands
Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a unique way to replace traditional non-ecological logging. Laboratory wood may reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists believe in the success of….
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….
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….