By Vivien Chen Today is Earth Day, an annual day to celebrate our planet and help the environment. Earth Day takes place every year on April 22, with the first Earth Day being celebrated in 1970. People from all over the world come together to spread awareness and participate in activities to improve the environment. […]
Environment & Sustainability
World Water Day
How clean is the water that you use? Water is the world’s most precious resource, but not everyone has equal access to safe water. World Water Day aims to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people currently living without access to clean water. This day encourages people to take water and sanitation safety measures to […]
Urban Heat Island Effect
The “urban heat island effect” is a phenomenon that affects cities all around the world. It refers to the way cities trap heat, making their temperatures warmer than the surrounding areas. The city then becomes an “urban heat island.” The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that, compared to its surroundings, a city of 1 million people […]
Ozone
According to new findings published in Nature Climate Change, the ozone layer, which absorbs harmful UVB rays from the sun, may be responsible for a significant portion of the warming of ocean waters surrounding Antarctica in the latter half of the 1900’s. Specifically, a rise in ozone levels in the lower atmosphere may be to […]
Climate Change and the Russo-Ukrainian War
A negative effect from the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war is that many countries are trying to replace their normal intake of oil and gas, which results in serious consequences for our environment. The problem at hand is that Russia is one of the largest oil producing countries in the world. As a way to place a […]
Transforming Plastic Recycling
Plastics are one of the most useful and resilient materials in the world, which is why they are extensively used in various household products. However, their impressive durability is as much of a curse as it is a blessing. When thrown out, plastics can take years to decompose. A plastic water bottle, for instance, may […]
