Environment 🌳
Adopt Sustainable Habits: A Daily Dose of Difference
By embracing a reusable water bottle, you not only quench your thirst but also quench the planet's need for fewer plastic bottles.
Environmental Degradation from Crude Oil Exploitation in Southern Nigeria
Crude oil exploitation in Nigeria's Ogoni region causes extensive pollution, endangering biodiversity and natural resources, notably on Bonny Island.
Radiation Eating Fungus – The Key to Space Travel?
This fungus thrives in the radioactive waste of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, eating the radiation to survive. Now, it could be the key to space travel and colonising other planets. This is the story of radiotrophic fungus.
In a nutshell: The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle (3-min read)
In The Great Displacement, journalist Jake Bittle explores the various ways that climate change is transforming the United States.
Forever No More : Calling Time on PFAs
PFAs, or per- & poly-fluoroalkyl substances, referred to as Forever Chemicals, are solid particles that do not degrade naturally with light, heat, weather, or over time like most plastics. There are thousands of PFAs that, once discarded, pervade the planet and pollute.
Mushroom Material : Packaging Solutions Grown from Mycelium
The US produces over 80 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste annually, most of which is used once and sent to landfill. Recycling facilities are overwhelmed with non-biodegradable products like Styrofoam which are so durable they may last in our environment forever.
Organic Food : Better for the Body or Not Worth the Price?
Eco-friendly, sustainable, compostable… these are buzz words we are exposed to regularly thanks to corporate greenwashing capitalising on environmental trends. No business has suffered this onslaught of marketing slogans and made-up labels more than the food industry.
Petrichor : The Unmistakable Smell of Rain
Have you ever known it was raining by that distinctive aroma of clean air and wet earth left behind? Maybe after a light shower you’ve taken a deep breath and inhaled the peculiar, soily scent. That unmistakable smell is known as petrichor.
Null Island : The Busiest Place that Doesn't Exist
Imagine relaxing on a tropical island, with golden sandy shores and turquoise waters, the warm Atlantic breeze caressing your face as you carelessly sip cool cocktails in a beachside tiki bar… what you are picturing is definitely NOT Null Island.
International Day of Biodiversity
Good day All I wish to inform you of the upcoming event which is the International Day for Biodiversity which is in the first week of May.
Who was Norman Borlaug? The Green Revolution's Unsung Hero
Norman Borlaug, an Iowa farm boy, revolutionized agriculture and became a hero few know by name. His work sparked the Green Revolution, saving billions from starvation.
What’s Causing All The Wildfires Isn’t What You Think
Recently, we’ve been hearing more frequently that the world is on fire, with climate change causing massive wildfires in the US, Greece, and throughout the Mediterranean. But does climate change really have anything to do with it?
Diagnose your health using your face
Your face is the best indicator of your health. Any problem with your scalp, internal organs, deficiency, or lifestyle change will be visible on your face. Let’s learn how face mapping can help you learn about your health.
A CITY THAT SMOKES: CURIOUS CASE OF SMOG IN DELHI
The capital city region of India, New Delhi has consistently topped the list of polluted cities. The polluted air is equivalent to puffing 10 cigarettes daily. But what is the reason behind this & why do winters make it worse? Let’s find out!
The Truth About “Vegan Eggs”
Many in the media are saying, once again, that eggs are bad for you, and that a vegan diet is much healthier. They want you to eat “egg substitutes” instead. Are these substitutes like “Just Egg” good for you at all, never mind being better for you than normal eggs? Read on.
Air-based Meat? Pulling Protein From Thin Air
You’ve heard of plant-based meats, the culinary craze of vegetable protein pieces designed to look and taste like meat? It's a viable, tasty and cruelty free alternative, but does present its own environmental challenges. What about pulling protein from thin air?
Reignite the magical light of fireflies
Fireflies are a wonder of summer for many people, stirring up visions of running through the grass as kids, chasing nature’s light show all over the backyard.
What is Climate Engineering? A Beginner's Guide to How it Works & the Risks Involved
Climate engineering, or geoengineering, is like Earth's thermostat—a toolset that has the potential to let us cool down the planet intentionally.
Saving the Endangered: Gerald Durrell's Conservation Odyssey
Gerald Durrell's essay "Vanishing Animals" is a thrilling journey through conservation, where he rescued endangered species by creating lush habitats and breeding programs, essentially giving animals 5-star treatment.
Partha Dasgupta's Economics of Biodiversity report: A quick summary
In 2021, economist Partha Dasgupta wrote a 600+ page report for the UK government on the financial value of nature. 🌳 Despite its length, this groundbreaking report earned him recognition from the UN and a rare honor from King Charles III.
From Aquafaba to Apple Sauce : 5 Natural Ways to Replace an Egg
Hens eggs, a staple in cuisine worldwide, are suddenly in short supply. Severe outbreaks of avian flu have seen 140 million farmed birds culled since October 2021 and free-range eggs have disappeared from the shelves entirely due to restrictions on housing flocks.
What You Cook Your Food In Might Be Killing You
There is a huge disconnect today between consumption of goods, how those goods are actually produced, and their effects on the body. This is true for everything from food to cookware. Because of this disconnect, people aren’t always aware of the hidden dangers in everyday items.
Are Cows Really Ending The World?
Eating red meat is causing irreversible climate change and will end the world. This is what an increasingly large portion of the population believe, and government policies are being implemented to reflect this.This is largely a myth. I’ll explain how below.
Drought Discloses Dinosaur Tracks in Dry River, Texas
Summer 2022 broke weather records all around the world. The hottest summer ever in the UK and many states of the US, and the continent of Europe suffered through two separate heat waves which caused devastating drought, raging wildfires and an increase in heat-related mortality.
The Great Bubble Barrier : One Aquatic Pollution Solution
As the problem of discarded plastic polluting our ocean grows year on year and with no solutions forthcoming to prevent it, many communities are taking it upon themselves to retrieve what debris and waste they can from their own waterways.