Apart from the contribution to the climatic changes, plastic pollution is probably the biggest manmade foe of nature. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in landfills and oceans. According to experts, coronavirus pandemic could add significantly to this already grave crisis.
While conservationists are working hard to protect wildlife in these critical times of climate change, Botswana is facing a conservation disaster as 275 elephants have died under mysterious circumstances. The government is yet to test the carcasses of the dead animals that have died in
While many binge-watched movies and read hoarded books during the pandemic lockdown, a creative couple helped save the environment by upcycling discarded tires into adorable pet beds. Entrepreneurs Tenisha Granger and her fiancée Jonathan Ramcharan found the unique idea of turning tires into pet beds online.
With the temperatures rising every summer, it has become quite unbearable to spend the season without air conditioners. Though an important appliance in any household located in the tropical regions, air conditioners consume a lot of energy and release injurious amounts of carbon dioxide daily.
When pandemic coerced nationwide lockdowns across the world, Australia’s breweries were left with huge inventories of unsold surplus of beer. However, instead of going to waste, some expired ales and lagers in the state of South Australia are being converted into renewable energy to help
With groundwater levels decreasing and rivers drying up, the drinking water resources are declining drastically. Many places across the globe are already struggling for every single drop of drinking water. A research team, led by Australia’s Monash University, has been able to turn seawater into
The petroleum polymers used in the creation of flip flops are essential to the durability and comfort of the famous footwear, but they are a huge contributor to the plastic pollution crisis. The material takes a long time to break down once it has served
Terracotta ceramics have been part of human civilization for centuries; however, scientists have found a whole new purpose for the material. Marine scientists and architects have worked together on 3D-printed terracotta tiles to restore coral reefs. The project was undertaken by members of Swire Institute
Air pollution in Indian cities is no news. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nine of the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India. While much study has been conducted on the effects of air pollution on humans, the aspect of the same
With the rapidly changing climatic patterns and global warming, glaciers are melting at a fast pace. A new study has revealed that the blanket of rock debris covering glaciers can offer more protection from climate change, literally slowing the glacier melts. This factor has been