ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Sewers Could Help Clean Our Atmosphere

Researchers have concluded that sewer plants serving municipalities worldwide offer a major option for capturing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Although cautioning that research and development is needed before the systems could be deployed, the team identified several potentially viable paths to using sewage as a carbon sink — that is, sewer plants could clean the atmosphere as they clean water.

Climate Change Is Affecting Coffee... In a Bad Way

We have to accept the fact that climate change is real, and this is just one of its effects. Scientists from the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, in the UK, published a study that coffee is officially considered endangered, as 60 percent of the 124 known species in the world are threatened with extinction because of deforestation, diseases, and climate change.

Water’s Weirdness Explained

What makes water so unique? Japan - In their 2018 study, researchers from the Department of Fundamental Engineering at the University of Tokyo tried to tease apart what makes water unique among liquids.

Hippo Poop Keeping Our Planet Habitable

A team of biologists found out how Hippo poop plays a role in sustaining our ecosystem. Hippos are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa and have been feared by most.

Vietnam Uses so Much Rhino horns, and here is why

The wildlife department from Malaysia seized 50 African rhino horn that destined for Vietnam Vietnam is listed as one of the world's largest consumers of rhino horn, which makes them a top contributor to the poaching of rhinos in the wild.

Food Wastage -- How Do You Fix It?

Food wastage has only gone worse over the times. It happens at every point in its supply chain, but it’s not yet too late.

'Yeti' Footprints Sighted Claims Indian Army Tweet

The prints allegedly measured 32 inches by 15 inches and were spotted on April 9. The Indian Army claims its mountaineers have sighted giant footprints of the mythical beast "Yeti".

An Insect Apocalypse is Happening, What Can We Do About It?

The environment is no longer perfect for beneficial insects to live in Whether we acknowledge it or not, we rely on insects to pollinate plants, contribute to the ecosystem and prey on other insects that are harmful to humans.

The Red Sea Corals Are in Danger

Tourism could have a negative effect on the Egyptian coral reefs. In serene turquoise waters off Egypt's Red Sea coast, scuba divers ease among delicate pink jellyfish and admire coral-yet a rebounding tourism sector threatens the fragile marine ecosystem.
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