Harrison Ford, the famous actor known for his roles in Star Wars and Indiana Jones, recently shared his thoughts on climate change and politics. He received an award for his work in conservation and used the opportunity to express his fears about the current U. S. administration's environmental policies. Ford believes that the president's actions are driven by perso...
India's farms are facing a silent threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic bits are sneaking into the soil and messing with crops. But how much do farmers know about this issue? A recent study took a closer look at what Indian farmers think about microplastic pollution. Researchers talked to 310 farmers from different parts of the country. They found that most farm...
Delhi, a city known for its heavy pollution, has seen some good news lately. Over the past decade, the amount of tiny, harmful particles in the air, called PM2. 5 and PM10, has been going down. This drop is thanks to new eco-friendly tech and stricter rules on industries, even though there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. The biggest improvements happ...
The Earth is in trouble. The changes we've made to our planet are making us sick. This is what experts call a "nature crisis. " It's affecting our daily lives and our health in many ways. It's crucial to understand that these changes can hit us both directly and indirectly. The Earth is getting hotter. Heatwaves are becoming more common. This is making more ...
In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All of this was based on an $11 billion dump out of emergency reserves an...
Former President Trump has kicked off his push to roll back environmental policies, focusing on electric vehicles and tailpipe emissions. He's signed orders aiming to stop funding for EV charging stations and weaken emission standards. This move could let cars pollute more, but the auto industry is still invested in electric vehicles. Companies have poured billions i...
California's Governor Gavin Newsom is facing criticism from President-elect Donald J. Trump for the ongoing wildfires in the state. Trump took to his social media platform to blame Newsom, calling him "incompetent" and suggesting that the governor's environmental policies are to blame. Specifically, Trump accused Newsom of prioritizing a small fish called the smelt o...
McDonald's is on a mission to go green, but their new "sustainable" straws are leaving customers unhappy. These flimsy plastic straws just can't handle the chain's famous milkshakes or sodas. Some folks even need to use two or three straws to get the job done. Isn't that kind of missing the point of being eco-friendly? Sure, paper straws might not be the best option...
Ever wondered what's happening with carbon in China? Recently, there's been a buzz about carbon emission trading in different regions. This is a big deal because it's like a market where companies and factories can buy and sell the right to emit carbon. Sounds confusing? Well, let's break it down. First off, what's carbon abatement? It's basically what it sounds lik...
During the COVID-19 lockdown, global shipping activities were significantly reduced. This provided a unique opportunity to study the impact of reduced marine traffic on nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) pollution, a key indicator of shipping emissions. Satellite data from TROPOMI showed a substantial decrease in NO 2 levels over major shipping routes like the North Atlan...