Introduction: An Unsustainable and Dangerous Legacy In the pursuit of a healthy and prosperous society, medical facilities play an essential role in providing lifesaving care. However, a troubling consequence of this vital service lies in the generation of vast quantities of medical waste. If improperly managed, this waste can have devastating effects on our natural ecosystems […]
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What You Need to Know About Environmental Engineering
What is environmental engineering? Environmental engineering is the application of science and engineering principles to protect human health, improve quality of life, and preserve the environment. It is a multidisciplinary field that combines technology with ecology to find sustainable solutions for environmental problems. This article will discuss environmental engineering and how it can be used […]
Hungry Polar Bears Are Eating Garbage Instead of Seals as Their Habitats Melt Away
As climate change erodes the icy habitats of polar bears, they are left stranded from their usual food sources for longer periods of time. So instead of filling up on seals, a new study has found that polar bears are supplementing their diets with garbage, which is expected to become a growing threat to the […]
As the rest of world tackles plastics disposal, the U.S. resists
For the first time ever, international shipments of plastic waste came under global control this year. That’s because disposable plastic — a major pollutant of the world’s waters and atmosphere, fodder for incinerators, occupier of overflowing landfills, and material for costly recycling — was added to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements […]