Endangered Species: Understanding and Protecting Animals on Our Planet
What Is an Endangered Species? Earth is home to an amazing variety of living things. Scientists estimate that there are more than 8 million species of plants and animals on our planet. Sadly, many of them are at risk of disappearing. These are called endangered species. This means that there are not many individuals of […]
Plastic Pollution: What Are the Dangers for Animals and Humans?
Every year, humans produce more than 380 million tonnes of plastic waste. Around 8 million tonnes end up in the oceans. That is an enormous amount, equal to the weight of millions of animals combined. Plastic, especially when it breaks into very small pieces, is dangerous for animals and also for humans. The impact of […]
Were the Paris 2024 Olympic Games the Greenest in History?
A Global Environmental Challenge With thousands of sporting events, athletes from all over the world, millions of meals to prepare, and huge crowds to welcome, the Olympic Games are one of the largest events on the planet. Their impact on the environment is therefore significant. Many people wondered whether the Paris 2024 Games could truly […]
Fast Fashion and Plastic Pollution: The Hidden Microplastic Problem
Fast Fashion An Invisible Danger for Our Planet When we wash our clothes, something invisible but very important happens. Tiny pieces of plastic, called microplastics, come off our clothes and end up in the water, the air, and nature. Today, many clothes are made from synthetic materials like polyester. These fabrics are very common in […]
4Ocean: The Company Cleaning the Oceans to Fight Plastic Pollution
A company called 4Ocean wants to help put an end to plastic pollution in the oceans. For several years now, its teams have removed thousands of tons of waste from the sea and turned it into bracelets and other recycled objects. It all started in 2015, when two young surfers from Florida, Andrew Cooper and […]
THE ICON OF THE SEAS: A QUESTIONABLE ECOLOGICAL COLOSSUS
When Size Doesn’t Justify the Means The Icon of the Seas, the pride of Royal Caribbean, is now the largest cruise ship in the world. But behind its gigantism and promises of “green” innovations lies a much darker environmental reality. Royal Caribbean: Questionable Green Promises Royal Caribbean claims to focus on ecology with its new […]