Think of hermit crabs. Some images that we have are those little critters coming out of their shells to move to larger ones. But nowadays,...
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Light Pollution Affects Wildlife; Let’s Tone the Lights Down This Christmas
Some regions in the world like The Australian government are urging people to protect the wildlife this Christmas. It’s not through standing by, capturing wildlife...
Overtourism: Does Its Economic Growth Outweigh the Negative Impacts?
We’ve done mass tourism, then at some point it went to no tourism, and now we’ve done it again. From worrying about not getting money...
Hotter Climate Causes Some Trees to Exacerbate Air Pollution, Research Says
We have long associated that more plants equal cooler and cleaner local climate. But what if more plants make things worse for air quality? Have...
Scientists Have Made Sponges to Soak Microplastics – Will It Make a Dent?
Sponges have been our go-to for countless tasks throughout our lives and not just for cleaning stuff. It’s all thanks to their ability to capture...
Restoring Urban Waterways Leads to Positive Results; We Should Do It More
Humans need water and not just for drinking—this is one of the many reasons why we build settlements near rivers or creeks. However, as we...
Do Plants Love Air Pollution? Or Do They Hate It?
Plants are known to be the ones who are responsible for helping us reduce air pollution. Indeed, plants can absorb harmful air pollutants from the...
Polluted Skies: A Reality Check on the World’s Most Contaminated Cities
Air pollution is an environmental and health concern that cannot be overlooked. WHO declared air pollution a public health crisis, causing more than 4.2 million...
Mercury in Fish: Is It Dangerous to Us?
Mercury is a toxic metal that can be found in the environment as a result of human activities. It is a potent neurotoxin that can...
Indonesia’s Plastic Pollution: The Problem and the Efforts so Far
Indonesia, a country that’s so rich in beautiful nature, culture, and history, is now unfortunately one of the largest contributors to marine plastic pollution in...