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…
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…
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…
Understanding Climate Change: What’s Really Causing It? According to researchers, Earth’s temperature is likely to increase by 2°C by 2050. Since the 18th century, after the Industrial Revolution, the world has witnessed a rise in temperature across the globe. Today, we will discuss what causes this increase in temperature, mentioning scientific findings and explaining them…
