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News & Articles By Cassie B.
08/28/2019
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By Cassie B.
Heatwave upside: Butterfly populations bounce back in the U.K. after last year’s warm weather
Many of us are ready to say goodbye to the hot summer weather, but there is a big upside to the heat waves we’ve been seeing in recent years as butterfly populations have bounced back in a big way in the U.K. In fact, data provided by the country shows that more than two thirds […]
08/18/2019
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By Cassie B.
“Eco-friendly” scooters revealed to be largely a fraud: They’re far dirtier for the environment than their advocates could have imagined
Electric scooters are everywhere these days, and lots of city dwellers proudly take part in electric scooter sharing schemes like those offered by Bird, Lyft, and Bolt. This method of transportation certainly sounds eco-friendly on the surface. When you compare it to a car, the advantages are clear: It doesn’t emit greenhouse gases and it […]
08/05/2019
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By Cassie B.
Food supply collapse? Over a third of the U.K.’s native bee and hoverfly species are dying out – here’s why it spells trouble for crops
Experts are concerned about the dramatic decline in Britain’s bee population, and given the trouble it could spell for the future food supply, it’s a matter that deserves everyone’s attention. Researchers have found that a third of Britain’s bee species are suffering declines. Another important species, hoverflies, are also under threat, and the loss of […]
08/02/2019
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By Cassie B.
Geoengineering – even in modest amounts – works just like a drug, will kill the planet slowly
What do geoengineering and taking drugs have in common? The parallels aren’t immediately obvious, but once you take a look at the potential ramifications of the process, it’s pretty easy to see how it will slowly but surely kill the planet. Many people start taking drugs in hopes of improving their physical or mental health […]
07/17/2019
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By Cassie B.
Not to be a party pooper, but your birthday balloons are killing marine life
Balloons have a way of making every occasion seem more festive, but if you don’t keep them contained, marine life could pay the ultimate price for your celebration. Experts are warning about the dangers of balloons, which are made of soft plastic that is easily swallowed by birds and other marine life who mistake the […]
07/09/2019
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By Cassie B.
Australia plans to dump tons of sludge on the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef in Australia has been under threat lately from coral bleaching, but now it’s facing what experts are terming “another nail in the coffin” as plans have been approved to dump more than a million tons of sludge there. In January, a permit was issued by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park […]
06/20/2019
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By Cassie B.
Factory farming contaminates our food, pollutes the environment, and poisons our water
The amount of livestock in the U.S. has spiked in recent years, yet the number of farms has gotten smaller. In 2015, only four companies were responsible for 85 percent of the country’s beef-packing industry. This is part of a trend known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), where animals like chickens, pigs and cows […]
06/14/2019
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By Cassie B.
Are you putting fracking wastewater in your pool? If you use Clorox pool salt, you might be
Even if you’ve somehow bought into the idea that fracking isn’t all bad, the idea of swimming in fracking wastewater is surely enough to make your skin crawl. Of course, you’d never dive into a pool of fracking wastewater deliberately, but if you’re using one popular pool product, you could well be introducing these fracking […]
06/13/2019
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By Cassie B.
Why is the soil so contaminated, and where do the contaminants come from?
Air and water pollution rightfully get a lot of attention. The danger is serious, and everyone can easily grasp the ramifications of toxins in something that all of us use directly every day. However, the issue of soil contamination carries equal weight, even if its effects aren’t as immediately obvious. Even if you never step […]
06/13/2019
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By Cassie B.
Scientists discover toxins from flooring and furniture in children’s blood, urine
Parents already have their work cut out for them ensuring the food their children eat is safe and healthy, and now a new study gives them yet another thing to worry about: chemicals in furniture and flooring. The study, which was led by researchers from Duke University, found that children who live in homes that […]
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