The amount of microplastic pollution has increased across the world in the past few years, especially the oceans. The presence of microplastics around the oceanic waters is global. The Maldives, which is a global tourist destination known for its beautiful coastline, has registered maximum levels
Brazilian Amazon has faced severe forest fires in 2019, leading to a massive increase in carbon emissions. While it was believed that the catastrophe would have prompted major plantation drives and a sense of protectiveness toward forests, illegal deforestation has in turn increased in Brazil
The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is facing a grave environmental threat as a Japanese-owned ship, which had run aground in July, began to spill oil in open waters. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after satellite images revealed a
The amount of plastic waste keeps piling up every minute of the day. Many efforts have been made to rid the planet of the toxic effects of this non-biodegradable material. Sometime ago, floating boom devices were developed and operated by The Ocean Cleanup, to remove
Celebrating the beauty of the islands, while raising awareness on various environmental issues affecting the wildlife and communities living in wild ecosystems, the Galapagos Photography Competition 2020 brings gorgeous pictures of flora and fauna. The Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) organizes this annual photography competition. Winning
Earth has been a wintry land and a hotbed at different times in the past centuries. However, with time, such climatic patterns have begun to fluctuate more than often. The increasing carbon emissions from human activities, which are raising the global temperature since pre-industrial times,
Alike most of the automotive luxury brands out there, Bugatti has embraced green technology by reviving one of its classic models. To rejoice the brand’s 110th anniversary, Bugatti is relaunching its 89-year-old model electric vehicle ‘Baby’, which was originally built by the company’s founder, Ettore
Pollination is one of the most important aspects of the evolutionary cycle of all the plants. While wind and water play their roles in transferring pollen from one place to another, wild insects, especially bees, also help to pollinate many flowers and crops across the
Plastic pollution is a prevalent and mounting problem. What is even more frightening is that the ocean plastic is anticipated to triple within two decades. A recent study has revealed that if the plastic waste continues to pile up at the same pace, the amount
The furniture industry has changed drastically over time, while simultaneously shifting towards sustainability. The circular economy is a great alternative to traditional furniture production and consumption techniques. Upcycling the waste into used furniture items has become an important part of contemporary design. Founded by Caitlin