Czech Drugstore Introduces the Packaging-free Shampoos
In common practice, it looks like we buy a product packed mostly in plastic. We unpack the product, use it, throw the packaging away. Nothing unusual. We are all used….
Category: Environment
Climatologist Predicted Australian Bushfires 40 Years Ago
Research dr. Tom Beer warned of potential bushfires in connection with climate change as early as the 1980s. But no one listened to. The First Study on the Future of….
Young Scientist Creates a Water-soluble Bioplastic Made of Mango and Seaweed
A Filipino scientist has developed a sustainable bioplastic that is water-soluble and does not leave harmful micro particles, as well as traditional plastics that are ubiquitous and reach the entire….
Baobabs Are Dying, Including the Thirteenth Oldest Baobab in Africa
The finding of a dead baobab was a shock to the inhabitants of the South African village. The tree lived with them for generations, providing food and medicine. The 1200-year-old….
Third of the Koalas Lose Their Lives in Devastating Fires
Koala’s habitats were destroyed by ruthless fires. Scientists estimate that a third of the koala population will be lost. The Australian Government categorizes animals as “vulnerable”. Bushfires 5 million hectares….
Vegan Eco-Friendly Leather Made of Mushroom
Mushrooms are widely used in many industries, from the food industry to the pharmaceutical industry. In recent years, biodegradable products such as clothing and dishes have been of interest to….
The Experts’ Forecast Came True: Greenland Losts 2 Gigatons of Ice in a Single Day
Melting ice in Greenland and the Arctic region is a regular, natural process that experts count on. This year’s melting came unusually earlier and broke the 2012 ice melting record…..
Every 2 Seconds, Someone Is Losing Home Due to Climate Change, 20 Million People Are Forced to Displace Annually
Every two seconds someone is driven out of home due to climate change. Disasters caused by worse climate have increased more than tenfold in the last decade. Citizens of low-income….
More than 500,000 Hermit Crabs Die on Cocos and Henderson Islands Stuck in Plastic Waste
Plastic ocean waste caused the death of hundreds of thousands of hermit crabs on the Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. Scientists are worried that this tragedy is only the beginning….
UNICEF Is Building Classes of Recycled Plastic Bricks in Ivory Coast
West African country is supported by UNICEF, which is going to build 500 classrooms that can accommodate more than 25,000 children. This project meets several criteria: humanitarian aid, education and….