Recently, the National Trust joined a global movement to ban the use of peat in compost. Peat – a combination of dead organic matter on the surface of the soil – is formed in low-oxygen and humid environments. Due to its high nutritional value, peat is often used in compost …
Read More »Tuna populations are recovering, while sharks’ and rays’ are not.
According to the official tally of threatened species, the number of Tunas is increasing after a decade of conservation efforts. However, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which manages the Red List, some Tuna populations are still decreasing rapidly because humanity is imposing more stress …
Read More »The Pandemic Reduced Emissions, What Now?
During the recent pandemic from Sars-CoV-2, commonly known as COVID-19, most governments of the world imposed strict social distancing policies, reducing the number of active industries around the world. This major change led to a 5.2% decrease in CO2 (Carbon dioxide) emissions — roughly 1.9 billion tonnes. However, most governments …
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