Approximately 2.4 percent of global CO2 emissions are from air travel and this industry is the main culprit for around 5 percent of global warming. So, the eco-conscious may choose to fly less often or use another means of transportation. And, a small company from England called Hybrid Air Vehicles […]
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Devastating News: The Amazon Rainforest Is Releasing more Carbon than it Absorbs
The Amazon rainforest is the key to the health of our planet. For decades, campaigns have been organized by conservationist groups to save this essential terrain. But the problems that the rainforest is facing aren’t stopping. On the contrary, they seem to be getting worse. The rainforest got back into […]
Chevron May Have to Pay $100m for Failing to Catch CO2 Emissions
The oil and gas giant Chevron from Australia will have to account for almost all of the greenhouse gas emissions by the mammoth Gorgon gas project after the WA government brought a ruling that could hit the company with a $100 bill for the carbon offsets. The WA state government […]
Deforested Amazon Rainforest Is Releasing more CO2 than it Absorbs
According to researchers, 1/5th of the Amazon rainforest is releasing more CO2 than it absorbs because of the forest fires and deforestation. For the purposes of the research, the team has been monitoring the release of gases over the basin of Amazon for the last 10 years, during which, millions […]
Ethiopia Plants 350 Million Trees In One Day And Breaks World Record
Only two months ago, Ethiopians planted more than 350,000 trees within 12 hours, according to a Twitter announcement by their minister of innovation and technology. This massive planting isn’t just beneficial for the environment, but also for setting a world record. The PM, Aiby Ahmed, launched the initiative to boost […]
Sad News: Amazon Rainforest Burning at a ‘’Record Rate’ & Smoke Blocks the Sun in Brazil
Unfortunately, Amazon rainforest in Brazil is witnessing the highest number of fires this year. The country’s space agency reported an 83 percent increase in the same period last year. According to the National Institute for Space Research, the satellites have detected 72,843 forest fires in the country and 9,507 were […]
Place a Snake Plant in Your Bedroom to Help with Insomnia, Asthma & Pet Allergies
The snake plant will not just improve the aesthetic aspect of your bedroom, but it will also help you better the air quality and sleep better, experience less allergies, and reduce asthma attacks. It’s best to place it there because it transforms carbon dioxide into oxygen at night. Being inexpensive […]