It is no news that changing climatic patterns have reflected badly on the planet, leading to fluctuating rainfall models, extended droughts, flash floods and catastrophic wildfires. In 2019, the Amazon rainforest, which is home to 10 percent of all the animal species and considered the
After a major oil spill wreaking havoc in Arctic Siberia , a few months ago, water contamination in Russia’s Kamchatka region has caused a mass-die-off of marine animals, raising environmental concerns. The exact cause of this catastrophic event has not been yet determined, although large-scale
Over the years, the ozone layer has suffered profoundly at the hands of humankind. The protective layer that envelops the earth and repels the harmful sun rays has been depleting for quite some time now. There are many holes in the layer, the biggest of
Recent major oil spills across the world have forced the communities to rethink the methods to clean these disastrous occurring. Special sponges, magnetic soap and autonomous machines are among the latest inventions that are specifically designed to tackle oil spills. There have been two major
Rising global temperatures are making the oceans more stable, resulting in an increase in surface temperatures and reducing the carbon absorption capacity. This troubling discovery was recently made by climate scientists who have warned that the findings have severe and profound implications on the planet.
The world has been trying to harvest renewable energy for a while now. Solar energy and wind energy have become great reliable sources in order to reduce emissions generated by the combustion of fossil fuels. Recently, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed
It is not a hidden fact that plastic is a non-biodegradable material, and it could take many years to degrade. Therefore, scientists have developed a super-enzyme that can degrade plastic bottles six times faster, so it could be used for recycling within a year or
There was a time when crystal blue waters bathed the coastlines, but now crimson and brown unhealthy waters dominate those territories. Since the global climate change has started to profoundly impact the coral reefs, humankind has been trying to invent new ways to preserve the
When Charles Darwin first saw a Venus flytrap for the first time, he called it “one of the most wonderful plants in the world.” Carnivorous plants are a marvel of nature, and now these marvelous creations are facing the threat of extinction. The remarkable
British biotech firm Oxitec, which is known for creating a genetically modified (GM) mosquito to combat dengue and other blood-borne diseases in Florida and Texas, has introduced a GM self-destructing caterpillar. The firm has some experience in creating genetically modified bugs. The goal of this