Humans are surrounded by plastic. So are animals. While numerous studies have shown the wide-ranging health effects in humans linked to plastic, very few have looked at how plastic, especially microplastic, impacts wildlife. That’s beginning to change, contributor Sharon Guynup reports for Mongabay. “Plastic pollution has been found on every continent and in every ocean, […]
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The Role of Young People in Combating Climate Change
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. It affects every aspect of our lives, from the air we breathe to the food we eat. While governments and corporations play significant roles in addressing this global crisis, young people have emerged as powerful agents of change. Their passion, creativity, and […]
Green credentials of electric vehicles come under fire
Global new electric car sales rose 35% in 2023, to nearly 14 million vehicles, with almost all purchased in China, the U.S. and Europe. This was a 35% increase over 2022, and six times higher than in 2018. Although that momentum is faltering this year, as the industry adapts to a mass market, EVs continue […]
The why, what, and how of deforestation
Forests are a key component of life on earth. In addition to providing shelter for 80% of land-dwelling species, they play an essential role in the carbon cycle, converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. It is no exaggeration to say that deforestation is a threat to life on earth. A massive 15 billion trees are lost […]