From reusable shopping bags to renewable and clean energy sources, experts are giving their suggestions about how to live more sustainable lives and lower our negative impact on the environment. The major daily change we can make is our diet- food significantly influences our environment and has been a burning […]
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Amazon Threatens Its Workers with Dismissal If They Speak Out against Climate Changes
According to tech workers from the retail giant Amazon, the company has threatened to fire its workers if they speak out publically about the role of the company in the climate crisis. An email shared with The Guardian shows the HR department of Amazon opening an investigation into one of […]
Despite Rain, Australia Wildfire Threat Continues
Australia has finally seen some relief after months of deadly fires when rain and cooler temperatures stepped in. The rain, even though welcomed by the people fighting off the immense fires that have already burned an area around the size of Croatia, also brought challenges for the firefighters trying to […]
Australia Fires Aren’t Stopping: Victoria Declares State of Disaster & Orders Evacuation
Sadly, 28 people are missing because of the catastrophic fires raging through the east of Victoria. The PM, Daniel Andrews, stated that 28 people were unaccounted for, but 2 were also confirmed dead from the fires. Consequently, a state of disaster in the region was declared and residents from north-east […]
New Building Made from Mushrooms Cleans the Air
Unfortunately, some of the most commonly used building materials aren’t particularly good for our health and for the environment. However, after you learn about this innovation, you’ll see that there’s hope. Even though this round building may look like a giant birthday cake, when you look at it closely, you’ll […]
The Population of Sea Turtles Increased by 980% after Legal Protections
When proper protection is made for animal habitats, animals have a tendency to thrive. This simple, yet pivotal finding comes after a recent report which analyzed the effects from the US Endangered Species Act on marine animals was published in the PLOS One journal. For the purposes of the report, […]
Norway Refuses Drilling for Oil in the Arctic because of Climate Change
The Labour Party, the biggest one in the parliament of Norway, recently withdrew its support for the explorative drilling for oil off the Lofoten islands in the Arctic that are considered a natural wonder. This move created a majority against oil drilling in this sensitive offshore area and illustrates the […]
Indian Villagers Knit Jumpers for Elephants to Protect them from Cold
Elephants in India are wearing colorful woolen jumpers knitted by villagers to keep them safe from nearly freezing temperatures. The women who knit the jumpers from the Wildlife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Centre in Mathura began making this pajama-like apparel after staff from the centre warned about temperatures approaching […]
Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen at a Dangerous Rate due to Temperature Increase, Finds a Study
Our oceans are struggling to breathe and running out of oxygen at a fast rate and climate change is speeding up the problem, claims a new study. According to the latest report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature created by 67 scientists from 17 countries, the oxygen levels […]
Greta Thunberg Claims School Strikes Haven’t Achieved anything
Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg has said at the UN climate talks in Madrid that the global school strikes for climate done in the last year haven’t achieved anything as gas emissions continue increasing. Thousands of youngsters were expected to gather at the UN climate conference and on the […]