How The Weather is Threatening London and Shanghai’s Economy
London and Shanghai are two great cities both facing the imminent threat that weather could bring to their economies. Due to global warming and a lack of sufficient foresight, these….
Category: Environment
Coal dust near the Great Barrier Reef contributes to its destruction
The recent discovery of coal dust at the Australian Great Barrier Reef has mobilised academics and environmentalists as well. An investigation into the nearby Hay Point port has begun in….
Uranium from the sea could be harvested for nuclear fuel
Do you know that there are over four billion tonnes of uranium in the oceans. It’s uranium, that could be harvested for nuclear fuel. The hurdle was making it economic….
The real impact of the disaster in Fukushima on the ocean has become a matter of secrecy
We all think that fish and seafood are safe as food but who can guarantee that it is indeed the case? Are fish and seafood really safe to consume? Most….
Critically endangered turtles you probably do not know about
May 23rd is the World Day of Turtles, which has been celebrated since 2000. This particular day aims to draw attention to these inconspicuous creatures that are currently threatened with….
Try to avoid palm oil, save your health and rainforests
Palm oil currently belongs among highly debated issues, primarily because large companies have started large fires in Indonesia to get enough free soil for oil palm. Intensive awareness-raising campaigns and….
Mine-munching tank: The machine that eat landmines
Mining Machinery Developments (MMD) builds innovative mining equipment. Now they create machine that can eat landmines. MMD cooperates with HALO Trust. HALO Trust is non-profit organization which removes debris left behind….
Danger of microplastic pollution
Microplastics are everywhere. These are various plastic fragments ranging in size from 100 nanometers to 5 millimeters, which occur in water, soil and air. Microplastics can come from larger pieces of….
The Caribbean like you have never seen before: Shocking pictures that show a sea full of plastic
Research conducted within the scope of pollution has revealed that 91% of plastics, which are produced for the consumer, are not recycled. Scientists, who deal with the pollution issue caused….
Shocking pictures reveal how Antarctic icebergs have changed over the past 100 years
At the beginning of the 20th century, the frozen Arctic glaciers belonged among the most mysterious areas and, at the same time, the fascinating natural phenomena. After over a hundred….