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Access to clean water is something many of us take for granted. However, for millions of people living in developing nations, it is a scarce commodity. According to the World He...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
Though we always hear about how polluted our oceans, lakes and seas are, it is rare to witness the contamination without at least wading into the waters. However, such is not th...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
Styrofoam, a plastic made of expandable polystyrene foam (EPS) is a useful invention. In fact one could call it almost too useful! The lightweight and buoyant plastic can be use...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
The invention of plastic has been a double-edged sword for humanity. While the cheap, versatile material has made life convenient, it is virtually indestructible and takes centu...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
Ever since Malaysian ecologist-architect Ken Yeang introduced the concept in the 1990’s, living walls and rooftops have become an increasingly common sight in both residential a...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
It is a well-known fact that plastic bottles, which take hundreds of years to decompose, are harmful to our environment. However, efforts by environmentalists to encourage consu...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
Carbon dioxide (CO2), released by activities like burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, is one of the biggest contributors to the greenhouse effect, respon...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
The Earth Day Network may have an unexpected ally in its quest to solve the global plastic pollution crisis: bacteria. More specifically, an enzyme produced by the Ideonella sak...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
When humans began Space exploration about 55 years ago, they had no intention of leaving behind equipment that had served its purpose. It could after all, easily fall to Earth a...About 3 years agotinadeancorn added a news bookmark.
The negative health impacts of plastic on both wildlife and humans have been well-documented. However, the versatile material, which is used for everything from grocery bags to ...About 3 years ago