Environment 🌳
Green Tech: The Invisible Heroes of Our Planet
Imagine a world where your smartphone charges using the sun's energy. That's not sci-fi, it's green tech! Solar panels are becoming ubiquitous, quietly powering homes and businesses, contributing to a cleaner future.
The Smart Home's Underside: 10 Surprising Twists
Ever feel like your smart home has you outsmarted? You're not alone. Turns out, our quest for convenience comes with some hilariously unexpected side effects.
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.
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?
The Secret Life of Baseboards: Hidden Spots That Need Your Attention
Baseboards, often overlooked, are silent witnesses to our daily lives. They collect dust, grime, and even history. These unassuming strips of wood or plastic can reveal much about the cleanliness and maintenance of commercial space yet they rarely get the attention they deserve.
Exploring the Gaia Theory Through Midgley's Philosophical Lens
Imagine Earth as a self-regulating organism, a concept that intertwines ecology with philosophy. This is the essence of the Gaia Theory, seen through the insightful lens of philosopher Mary Midgley.
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.
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.
How Forest Bathing Can Transform Your Mental Health
Imagine a therapy that requires no talking, no medication, just a walk in the woods. Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in nature. This simple act can have profound effects on your mental health, reducing stress and anxiety.
Cultural Canvas of Commodes: A Look at Social Influence on Toilet Design
Toilets are more than basic utilities; they reflect deep cultural imprints and social norms that shape their design and use.
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.
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.