People have been using polymers since the Stone Age: wool and leather are made up of proteins, cellulose is the main component of fabrics, papyrus and paper. Once in the environment, such polymers decompose rather quickly. At the beginning of the 20th century, mankind mastered the production of synthetic polymers. Products made from them turned out to be light and strong, but ... The advent of the polymer age was overshadowed by the inability of nature to quickly destroy such

Disclaimer: Readers have to have a basic understanding of the movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them for a few reasons: 1) Why not? and 2) I need a way to start this article, so I decided to use the movie’s context as… inspiration. Point of view: You’re Newton Artemis Fido Scamander (he does not need a name that long), and because you’re a movie’s protagonist you are bored with the world’s fantastic beasts, you think about the wellbeing of aforementioned beasts. Thoug

Marie Kondo tells us that ‘the best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to take each item in one’s hand and ask: “Does this spark joy?” If it does, keep it. If not, dispose of it.’ But with more than two billion tonnes of waste being sent to landfill by households annually, how we dispose of the things we once loved is of utmost importance. Toys are prime examples of items that are designed to ‘spark joy’ but often end up as waste when a child’s play interest

If we assume environmental problems are not overstated, I believe that we should seek solutions mainly through changes in the way we utilize global resources. To start, many believe in environmental technology saving the environment because of its potential, and how it has simplified and improved our lives in these past few years. I disagree because how much of these environmental technologies actually go into solving our ecological problems? Electric transport, solar power,

The question given to me was “Most states nowadays have a capitalist economy with a free market system, where an individual is free to make decisions that are in their best, selfish interests. In such a state, is sustainability truly achievable?” Upon first glance, I found this question very intriguing. It was very thought-provoking indeed. First of all, let’s start by explaining what a capitalist economy is. Capitalist economy, basically capitalism, is often thought of a

In today’s climate, the pandemic is slowly fading away, though it’s a gradual recovery and caution still lingers in the air. Even so, there has been a resurgence in travel. With the pandemic losing momentum in some countries, more people are able to return to their occupations. The increase in salary has allowed more to switch back to normal or luxury goods, such as travelling. With the doors of airports and stations opened, many are now once again able to travel or return to

(Documentation of CAN sources: https://climatenetwork.org/overview/) "Collaboration has no hierarchy. The Sun collaborates with soil to bring flowers on the earth." – Amit Ray Just as trees grow steadily, day by day, their journey to maturity is a complex process that requires the support of many elements. The sun generously provides warmth and energy, enabling photosynthesis to fuel their growth. The soil, rich and nurturing, anchors their roots firmly, supplying essential n

The Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the few carbon-negative countries in the world. It managed to do something unimaginable. Being called ‘a dark horse’ on the international level, the Kingdom of Bhutan is a leading state in the field of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. 70% of its land is covered by forests, which enhances the country’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen instead. It absorbs around nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide while

Environmental actions are crucial for solving environmental crises. However, you might wonder, does it always have to be environmental actions carried out by a group or could individual environmental actions be enough for a better and greener earth too? Let us review. There are individual environmental actions that are effective such as carrying out a lifestyle filled with sustainability, or the classic reduce, reuse and recycle or even just spreading the message or awarene

Imagine you’re simply going about your day, doing what you’ve always done, when all of a sudden, something large and unforgiving crashes into your jaw. The pain is unbearable. Your instinct is to dial an ambulance but there is no phone, no emergency services, and no one who can save you. You can no longer eat or move properly, left to endure your injuries, growing weaker with every breath, until your body ultimately sinks to the point of no return. This may sound like a night

Primates are a diverse order of mammals consisting of more than five hundred species that include lemurs, tarsiers, apes, galagos, and lorises (Groves, Napier, et al). Not only is it the third most diverse order of mammals, but primates are also humans’ closest biological relatives (Garber). These species are an essential part of the ecosystems and tropical biodiversity, playing a key role in forest regeneration. Around 90% of all primate species inhabit tropical forest regio

Image ref: https://www.beforetheflood.com/explore/the-experts/sunita-narain/ India’s most well-known environmentalist, Sunita Narain has been employed with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a New Delhi-based research and advocacy organization. She presently serves as the Center's executive director, the Society for Environmental Communications' treasurer, and the editor of the bimonthly publication Down To Earth. She is an author and environmentalist who advocates