Have you ever given a thought while having a burger or fries in any restaurant about what happens to the rest of the cooking oil after frying your burger patty or your fries? Well, you should because solely in the USA, each year, 1.1 million metric tons of used cooking oil waste is generated. Most…
For many of us, it is well-known how climate change has influenced wildfires, floods, and rising sea levels. Natural disasters caused by climate change have become common across the world. But have you ever wondered if climate change has anything to do with the most unpredictable and dangerous natural disaster — earthquakes? In today’s article,…
Each minute, 1.1 million plastic bottles are being used globally, accounting for 600 billion plastic bottles annually. In the USA alone, only 30% of these plastic bottles are being recycled. Globally, 50% of plastic bottles remain unrecycled. Most of this plastic is left in the environment, remaining undisposed. Fourteen percent of these unrecycled plastics, amounting…
Currently, the aviation industry is responsible for 2.5% of global carbon emissions. While this number may seem small, it amounts to more than 1 billion tons of carbon emissions coming solely from aviation. Alarmingly, this figure is expected to rise to 25% by 2030. The aviation industry aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050….
While many wealthy countries are still looking for ways to become carbon neutral, a small country in the South Asian region, surrounded by mountains, became the world’s first carbon-negative nation. Bhutan prioritizes the living standards of its people and the preservation of the environment over economic expansion. The integration of environmental conservation, strong authority, and…
Have you ever noticed how many cleaning products you use in your house and how much plastic comes with them? About 94% of the cleaning products, we use come in plastic packaging. Most of this plastic is single-use and ends up in the environment as waste. We use these cleaning products in our daily lives,…
Thinking About Solar? 8 Must-Know Factors Before Installing Solar Panels 4.2million households in the USA are equipped with solar panels. And the number is still growing rapidly. The surge in solar panel adoption is here. Power generation from solar PV increased by a record 320 TWh in 2023. Solar PV accounted for 5.4% of total…
As time passes, the demand for energy fuels is increasing rapidly. However, traditional fuels—known as fossil fuels—are finite, and research suggests that within 50 to 100 years, these resources could be depleted. The world urgently needs better alternatives for energy production. That’s why more attention is being given to renewable sources of energy. Currently, renewable…
Global warming has started to show its consequences. People are producing more greenhouse gases like methane, which is increasing the global temperature and causing environmental disruption. The situation is urgent. The world doesn’t have much time to adopt habits that can slow down climate change. Even our eating habits contribute to climate change. The types…
The electric scooter market is growing at 9.9%, with a market size of $37.07 billion in 2023. The demand for efficient fuel alternatives and growing concerns over climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are encouraging people to adopt vehicles that are good for both the environment and their wallet. Electric scooters strike a perfect balance…
