Earth scientist issues terrifying warning about climate change
Dr. James Dyke is an Earth scientist at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom who just explained why climate change will likely kill billions of people before we take collective meaningful action to stop it despite warnings. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is a United Nations body that reviews scientific literature and […]
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California Assembly passes bill requiring deforestation-free supply chains
As deforestation continues to worsen and causes climate change to become more uncontrollable, the California state assembly voted to do something about it this week by passing legislation requiring deforestation-free supply chains. Every year, the world’s rainforests disappear a little more, robbing us of trees that provide oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide, help in the […]
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EPA pulls 12 pesticides linked to killing of bees
Environmental groups concerned with the harm pesticides are doing to the population of bees around the globe scored a court victory that forced the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel 12 pesticides last week. For years, beekeepers and environmental activists have been fighting the use of neonicotinoid (neonics for short) pesticides used by farmers to protect […]
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Malaysia tells developed nations to deal with their own trash
The nation of Malaysia is sick and tired of being a dumping ground for the developed world’s trash, so leaders have decided to ship it back to them. Recycling companies in nations such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and China among others often send plastic waste to Malaysia for disposal instead of actually […]
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Chernobyl is now a haven for rare and endangered species
Chernobyl is no longer a place for humans to call home, but several rare and endangered species have dared to call it home and are thriving in the years since a nuclear disaster forced people to abandon the area in 1986. When the Chernobyl nuclear power plant suffered a catastrophic radioactive meltdown, a entire modern […]
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Study warns humans are causing nature to shrink as large animals disappear
Nature could look unrecognizable within the next century if humans do not become better stewards of the Earth because a new study is warning that large animal species are dying off at an alarming rate. Over the last 125,000 years, humans have seen the extinction of mammoths and other large animals of the Ice Age […]
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Air pollution is getting worse and is harming every organ in our bodies
World leaders may be taking action to prevent uncontrollable climate change, but that doesn’t mean there’s less air pollution because it’s actually getting worse and is adversely affecting every organ in our bodies. Since the dawn of the industrial age, air pollution has been a constant problem affecting our health and lives. Millions of people […]
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Scientists say plastic microfibers are now found everywhere on Earth including inside our bodies
We are all looking for simple ways to move toward a greener, more prosperous future. Taking part in recycling and reducing consumption of plastics and using environmentally safe products are great ways to help. Now, a new science is telling us that our efforts are just beginning. We’ve been focused mainly on the pollutants that […]
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The world is running out of helium because people are obsessed with party balloons
In the very near future, the world is going to have to make a decision. We either want helium for party balloons, or we save it for scientific and technological uses that benefit mankind. Because our current supply is running out, and helium is not a renewable resource. Just 150 years ago, humans discovered helium, […]
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Sustainable Seafood vs. Unsustainable Seafood: What’s the Difference?
With the demand for seafood growing at an exponential rate, many of the fish species we eat have become grossly endangered. This is why it is so important for us to be responsible and make seafood choices that are ecosystem-friendly. This means eating sustainable seafood as opposed to non-sustainable seafood. What’s the difference? Sustainable seafood […]
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