A large portion of the CO2 emissions produced by the United States comes from burning fossil fuels to produce electricity. If the US wants to make a serious dent in their carbon emissions, it is imperative that they find an alternative source of electricity generation. Nuclear energy is a great alternative to fossil fuels because...

Global plastic pollution has become one of the most critical environmental issues we are facing today. This “miracle material” has made modern life possible, but with a vast majority of these products being used only once before being thrown away, they are now overwhelming our ecosystems, clogging our waterways, and killing our wildlife [1]. The...

For two weeks in February each year, thousands of tourists flock to Yosemite National Park, California to witness a startling natural phenomenon called the Horsetail Fall, more popularly known as “the winter Firefall [1].” The Firefall occurs when the setting sun casts its light on the Yosemite Fall, a small waterfall tumbling down about 2,000...

Have you ever dreamt of sleeping under the stars in the jungle? How about lounging over breakfast as you watch a group of elephants peacefully stroll by?  This may sound like something out of a dream, but a resort in Thailand is making it a reality. Jungle Bubbles The Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and...

The recent bushfires in Australia have devastated the country. As of January 24, 2020, the total area affected across all states is 7.7 million hectares (19 million acres). This has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, destroyed nearly 2000 homes, and has decimated the country’s wildlife population [1]. The Australian bushfires have been...

Before the escalation of global warming, Northern Europe was a lot colder than it is now- and that’s saying something because the region is still bitingly cold for most of the year.  Since earth can act as natural insulation, people in Iceland began to construct houses out of turf (grass and the surface layer of...

On any single night in the United States, over half a million people go homeless. While some of these people take refuge in emergency shelters, just under 200 thousand of them are unsheltered on our streets, in parks, cars, or abandoned buildings [1]. The situation across the pond isn’t any better. Germany has seen a...

Coca Cola products are everywhere, and you might not even realize it. The company that is recognized for its signature red label and classic white print is also behind many other recognizable brands like Sprite, Fanta, Dasani, Minute Maid, Smart Water, Honest Tea, Powerade, Vitamin Water, and many more [1]. You can find Coca Cola...

The world’s largest travel leisure company, Carnival Corporation has agreed to pay yet another penalty of $20 million for environmental crimes committed by its subsidiary, Princess Cruise Lines. Princess has previously incurred a fine of $40 million for deliberate acts of pollution. In June this year, she admitted to violating the terms of an improper...

A shop on Anglesey street in Wales, UK is working to tackle the problem of plastic waste. Paul Ellis, and his partner Leonie Gaulton, his partner, run the shop, and together have installed a milk machine for customers to fill reusable glass bottles, themselves! So far this implemented self-service has become increasingly popular. Their customers...

Rare wildlife sightings are a real treat. On June 30th, just outside the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy in the Ijara County of Kenya, an extremely rare white giraffe was photographed. [1] Rare White Giraffe Spotted in Kenya This is not just a rare sighting, however, but a very special one. This white giraffe is thought to...