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…..
Category: Environment
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….
Rising Sea Level Can Threaten Drinking Water Sources
Rising sea levels are pushing into rivers, contaminating drinking water sources, and a threat to fauna and flora in river basins and freshwater wetlands. Many places on earth, from the….
New Zealand Rewards Citizens with a Gold Star for Recycling
New Zealand has a lower recycling rate compared to other developed countries. The city council’s resource and recovery council motivate residents to recycle with a reward – a gold star….
Mountains Disappeared Near the Chemical Weapons Laboratory
A laboratory hidden tests chemical weapons on a wide plain in the desert. A photographer David Maisel captured a dramatic landscape change in his photographs. What did happen on the….
Modern Wind-powered Cargo Ship Could Reduce Emissions Up To 90%
A Swedish company’s cargo ship can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. The wind-driven revolution may end the era of fossil fuel-powered cargo ships in maritime transport. Increasing….
Arabic Gum Might Slow Sahara Desert Expanding
Mali plans to plant thousands of acacia trees hectares. The trees have the potential to slow desert expansion. The state of Mali supports sustainable trade in Arabic gum. Savana Sahel….
Swedish Couple Built a Greenhouse around Their House to Save Energy
A Swedish couple built a greenhouse around their house. The greenhouse fulfills multiple purposes – providing its own crops all year round while protecting its dwellings from the cold northern….
Can Glass Powder Slow Down the Arctic Ice Melting?
Scientists present an unusual plan to slow down the melting of ancient Arctic ice – using reflective glass beads. As a result of climate change, Arctic ice is rapidly disappearing…..