Two major reports recently published show the grim future of the wildlife on our planet. According to the Living Planet Report from the WWF, in a half a century, human activity has reduced the population of wildlife by 68 percent averagely. The study analyzed the population sizes of 4,392 monitored […]
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Could Hemp Toilet Paper Save the World?
Commercially grown hemp is so versatile, eco-friendly, and sustainable. There’s no need for fertilizers or pesticides to grow it and it can be collected in as little as 70 days. The plant also requires minimal watering and is able to help the soil by encouraging its renewal. Hemp fibers are […]
During Italian Lockdown due to COVID-19, Swans & Dolphins Appear in Venice Canals
Nature has apparently turned on the reset button amidst the COVID-19 outbreak and resulted in clear waters in the Venice canals that have attracted some beautiful creatures. Because of the quarantine measures to contain the virus COVID-19, the canals in Venice are empty of their usual boat traffic, but are […]
Harrison Ford Is another Celebrity that Went Vegan- He Says It’s for the Planet
The Indiana Jones star recently commented during an interview with Ellen DeGeneres that he has stopped eating dairy and meat in an effort to be healthier and do better for the planet. However, some could consider his decision confusing as the actor said that he still consumes fish. DeGeneres told […]
The Consequences of Global Warming: Earth Had the Hottest January on Record
The new decade had the hottest start on record, according to scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to their data, this was the hottest January ever. Their records go back to 1880. The global land and ocean surface temperature this January was 2.05 degrees F above the […]
Alternatives to Traditional Burials: Biodegradable Pod Turns Bodies into Trees
Capsula Mundi is an egg-shaped pod that allows for a buried corpse or ashes to supply a tree planted above it with nutrients and help it grow. Indeed, our carbon footprint doesn’t end with our death- while we rest in peace, the wood, the synthetic cushioning, and the metals used […]
High School Students Help the Homeless by Transforming Plastic Bags into Blankets
An amazing group of high school students is helping the homeless and the environment by recycling plastic bags and making blankets from them. How amazing is this? Shelby Tillema is a senior at Lakewood High School and she formed a club where the students don’t just help the homeless, but […]
