Could mushrooms eventually replace polystyrene?

Could mushrooms eventually replace polystyrene?

A Ukrainian startup has successfully developed a 100% biodegradable and extremely lightweight packaging alternative made from mycelium roots that fully decomposes in just a month. If you’re familiar with my writing, by now I’m sure you’re well aware of my deep-rooted obsession with all things mycelium. This is pretty understandable, given...

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New Zealand unveils its biggest emissions reduction plan in history

New Zealand unveils its biggest emissions reduction plan in history

Set to involve transitioning from coal to renewable electricity at the country’s major steel plant, the project will – according to the government – be equivalent to taking 300,000 cars off the road.  As we inch closer towards the 1.5°C temperature threshold, countries across the globe are finding themselves hard-pressed to adapt, and fast. New Zealand, which has long been considered a ‘safe haven from the climate...

Over half of the world’s lakes are shrinking

Over half of the world’s lakes are shrinking

According to a new study, climate change’s hotter temperatures and society’s diversion of water have been shrinking the world’s lakes by trillions of gallons of water a year since the early 1990s. In the past 30 years, more than half of the world’s large lakes and reservoirs have shrunk due to the climate crisis and human consumption. This is according to a new study, which has intensified concerns about water supply...

By London, UK
‘Oceans’ reveals worst polluted beaches in the UK

‘Oceans’ reveals worst polluted beaches in the UK

UK beaches are riddled with plastic pollution. Toilet paper company Oceans has discovered the top worst affected beaches and are campaigning to spread awareness. There are 5000 pieces of plastic & 150 plastic bottles for each mile on UK beaches, while 88% of the sea's surface is polluted by plastic waste. Humans have produced over 320 million tonnes of plastic, creating 500 dead zones, which will double every decade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQjp_phj1s&ab_channel=Channel4News With...

By London, UK
WHO declares Benin and Mali trachoma-free

WHO declares Benin and Mali trachoma-free

Trachoma has plagued poor communities across the globe for centuries. This week, the World Health Organization declared both Benin and Mali to have eradicated the disease, joining four other African nations in eliminating the problem fully. The profound consequences of trachoma on communities have been extensively documented. Recently, a collaborative endeavor involving governments, non-governmental organizations, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has been initiated to eradicate the disease entirely. The West...

By Nairobi, Kenya