Dubai’s construction boom is depleting global sand resources and causing significant environmental and social damage. The construction of artificial islands, towering skyscrapers, and gigantic infrastructure projects has created an insatiable demand for sand, leading to the depletion of riverbeds and other sources of sand. Sand extraction alters the natural habitats of aquatic ecosystems and can cause erosion. Sustainable alternatives to…
Deforestation for agriculture, logging and infrastructure projects has led to the loss of landmass and biodiversity in South America. This has threatened the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on forests for their survival. The Amazon rainforest, one of the largest in the world, covers approximately 6.7 million square kilometers and is home to thousands of plant and animal…
Green roofs with moss are an increasingly popular solution to urbanization problems. Moss is an excellent choice for green roofs due to its natural water retention properties and ability to provide insulation, reducing heat in summer and retaining it in winter. Green roofs help in creating a green space with environmental, social, and economic benefits, including reduced stormwater runoff, improved…
Prey is a first-person action-adventure video game set on the Talos I space station, where the character Morgan Yu awakens to find it overrun with aliens known as Typhon. The game takes place in an alternate reality where the space program focused on defense after John F. Kennedy survived an assassination attempt. The game revolves around exploration, stealth, shooting, and…
A new and rare species of chimpanzee, named the Bili-Uele chimpanzee after the region in which it was found, has been discovered in a remote jungle in Africa. Researchers discovered the chimpanzees during a survey of the forested regions of Northern Democratic Republic of Congo. Although the Bili-Uele chimpanzee looks similar to the common chimpanzee, they are larger, have a…
Experts are urging for sustainable water management practices to tackle climate change, as water is essential for life, yet its quality and availability are diminishing due to the effects of climate change such as rising sea levels and more frequent and severe weather. Sustainable water management can help ensure that water resources are used efficiently, equitably, and effectively by protecting…
A 37-year-old woman survived a 50-foot fall at Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park, California, on September 6. The woman fell from the viewing platform near the waterfall’s top and landed on a rocky surface. The incident highlights the potential danger of waterfall viewing platforms, despite the safety features and guidelines in place. The National Park Service suggests staying…
A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ has discovered that unless action is taken, ocean plastic pollution will double by 2030. Currently, there are around 150 million tonnes of plastic in the world’s oceans, with an additional 8 million tonnes entering the ocean every year, causing damage to the ecosystem and marine life. The research found that China, Indonesia,…
Environmental regulations are essential for protecting the environment and local communities, especially in the case of plantation owners, who are accused of deforestation, illegal land use, and pollution. Plantation owners face significant challenges, including local environmental impact assessments, forest certification standards, and labor laws that aim to promote sustainable plantation development and protect natural habitats, endangered species, and workers from…
Several Fox News hosts have been accused of promoting white supremacy and inciting violence. Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham, and Sean Hannity have been singled out for providing a platform for guests with racist views and promoting extremist views. Fox News, however, has denied these allegations and argues that the channel provides balanced coverage of all events and views. However, the…