What is Earth Day and why do we mark it every year?
Earth Day takes place on the 22nd April every year, with more than 190 countries participating around the world. What is Earth Day, and why is it a big deal? This week, the world is celebrating and participating in Earth Day, a moment taken each year to consider our...
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Antarctic wildlife at risk of being ‘sunburnt’
The hole in the Earth’s ozone layer is remaining open for longer periods than previously observed. This is exposing penguins, seals, and other animals to heightened levels of harmful UV radiation. We know that temperatures are rising. We also know that summer months are becoming warmer and will continue to do...
Sadiq Khan says the Thames River will be safe to swim in by 2034
The Mayor of London has announced a decade-long plan to clean up the Thames River in hopes that city-dwellers will one day safely swim in its waters. Do you ever find yourself walking along Southbank on a hot summer’s day, wishing you could take a refreshing dip in the River...
Scientists use ‘coral IVF’ and recorded audio to repopulate dying reefs
In the latest development for coral reef restoration projects, scientists are experimenting with 'coral IVF' and audio recordings from thriving reefs to attract heat-resistant coral larvae to diminished marine areas. We’ve talked a lot about coral reefs on our website lately, and that’s because they’re essential to the health of...
Devastating floods continue to devastate Tanzania
Tanzania is grappling with ongoing floods that have claimed lives and left thousands of people affected across the country. Triggered by heavy rainfall, the floods have wreaked havoc causing extensive damage to infrastructure and livelihoods. In the last two weeks, the ongoing floods have been catastrophic, with official reports indicating...
Cambodia’s reefs thrive as rest of the world’s corals bleach
Marine biologists have just announced the fourth planet-wide coral bleaching event. Despite this devastating news, scientists are pleased to witness reefs off the coast of Cambodia thriving in warmer waters. Coral reefs are often considered one of nature’s most magnificent creations. They are colourful ecosystems bustling with life, leading...
Everest’s towering trash has become a serious problem
Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, and is now the highest garbage dump on Earth. As the climbing craze continues, this environmental problem demands urgent attention and action. Mount Everest, a natural wonder that has captured the world's imagination, has become a victim of its own popularity. With an estimated 140,000 tons of waste from climbers, the mountain has transformed into a towering garbage dump. Discarded tents, food containers, and even...
Plant diseases are increasingly destroying EU trees and crops
While farmers and conservationists struggle to contain previously introduced pathogens, new outbreaks are being detected. According to scientists, the problem will only get worse as temperatures rise. Infectious diseases don’t just threaten the health of humans and animals. Plants are also susceptible to new pathogens, and scientists are concerned that a growing number of species could be at risk as temperatures rise and the climate, as a result, carries on...
Africa is witnessing a huge electronic waste problem
Africa is increasingly becoming a dumping ground for electronic waste from developed nations. Despite having the lowest annual e-waste production per capita, UN agencies project a growth rate of 3 to 5 percent annually - a trend likely to continue with further technology integration. The African continent has emerged as a significant destination for electronic waste, often originating from developed nations. According to the United Nations Institute for Training...
Reforesting with the wrong trees could be worsening the climate crisis
Tree planting has been heralded as a saving grace in the face of a warming planet, but projects that use the wrong plant species are contributing further to the climate crisis and worsening biodiversity loss. By now, we are all aware of just how vital trees are to our planet’s ecology. They clean and cool the air we breathe, stand as homes for wild animals, and absorb natural and...
