Plastic pollution has become a huge obstacle to the health of the planet and all of its inhabitants. From the depths of oceans and the peaks of the mountains, plastic waste burdens the earth. While the non-biodegradable material is useful owing to its durable and
Japan is famous for numerous things, but its cherry blossom season is unrivaled. The blossoming of white and pink cherry flowers, also known as “sakura” – is the traditional sign of spring for the country. The event lasts a few days and has been a
Nearly 800 people attempt to climb Mount Everest every year, and before that the climbers spend some time at the base camp. If everything goes as per the plan, they start to scale the world’s tallest peak and then return. But there are few unwanted
Winter inversion, wildfires, pollution from vehicles and cross border industrial pollution is choking Kathmandu valley with the worst air quality in the world, triggering respiratory complications for COVID-19 patients. Last month, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Kathmandu crossed 500 – recorded to measurements at
Changing climatic conditions are disrupting ocean currents faster than expected, raising concerns over its role as a global thermostat and the marine life it supports. A recent study has discovered that climate change disrupts ocean stability, which helps store away most of the world’s extra
Vestre has become the first brand to list the carbon footprint of all of its products to help consumers make a well-educated choice. The Norwegian brand announced that it will start listing CO2 emissions that are generated by each of its products with the price,
Methane is one of the powerful greenhouse gases. Despite being short-lived, it is the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide. A large part of human-induced methane is released from livestock with nearly 70% of the agricultural methane emitting from enteric fermentation, a chemical
Our magnificent planet is struggling with so many foes at once, most of them are man-caused – the rising temperatures, changing climate, gigantic levels of pollution, and disappearing species. While the global communities talk about combating the climate crisis, they have overall failed in protecting
Rapidly changing climatic patterns have profoundly affected the rainfall shifts and global average temperatures. With global warming, the glaciers and ice sheets are melting, and now this ice loss has been related to a direct impact on the global carbon cycle. According to a research
In the United States, the cannabis industry is flourishing as various states legalize its use for many purposes. The psychoactive drug has been promoted as the upcoming ‘business boom’ that has both medicinal and recreational uses. Even with the industry becoming extremely popular, its environmental