Plastic was first invented during the 19th century, but production didn’t really take off until the 1950’s. Although new regional laws have encouraged the act of recycling, 6.3 billion tons have still never made it to recycling bins. This unfortunate reality means that between 5.3 million and 14 million tons of this plastic ends up […]
Keeping our planet clean is becoming more and more difficult as we continue to pollute our environments with plastics and other trash. Because of how difficult it is to clean up beaches and other places, many volunteers who really care about the earth are quitting their volunteer activities. Companies are beginning to participate in programs […]
Right now there are several reports claiming that water scarcity is one of the largest contributors to international migration, but experts are claiming that this correlation is oversimplified. Although water scarcity may be a consideration for many who move from one area to another, individuals typically move due to other issues such conflict and lack […]
We all know that we need water as a staple of life. However, how much water is really necessary to actually keep on living? Everyone’s need for minimum water intake is different. We are all people of different sizes , weights and metabolisms. It also depends not only on how much food you eat but […]
One study shows that over half of elite athletes in the UK suffer from tooth decay, compared to one-third of the general adult population. Overall, the athletes practiced good dental hygiene and were less likely to smoke than non-athletes. However, the athletes were more likely to consume sugary beverages, especially sports drinks, along with nutrition […]
A research project involving ten organizations used a variety of models to predict how waves might change in the future. They concluded that if global warming continues along current trends, significant changes in wave conditions will occur along 50% of the Earth’s coastlines. In some areas, wave height will change, while in others, wavelength or […]
Many people should more seriously consider participating in water workouts, because of their potential to dramatically improve participants’ health. For people with sensitive or aging joints, water workouts are especially beneficial as the water helps cushion the body and reduce impact on the joints. Water is also more dense than air, which makes for a […]
In India, incidences of cancer are on the rise with cancer deaths doubling from 1990-2016. The types of cancers that are prominent in different regions of India correspond with the lifestyles of the residents. For example, wood burning in homes as well as tobacco use contribute to a high instance of esophageal cancer in the […]
Water pollution can lower economic growth worldwide by up to one-third. Many factors contribute to water quality including pollution, global warming, and population increases. The quality of water affects the health of local people as well as the ecosystem. High nitrate levels due to runoff from fertilizers can affect brain development. High salt content can […]
We must stop choking the ocean with plastic waste. Here’s how
Globally, humans have evolved into expecting the comfortable parts of our lives to be freely given without responsibility of learning how to conserve and recycle our resources properly. In his new blog post, Jim Fitterling highlights the known issue of plastic waste filling our oceans. He provides the statistics on how many pounds are produced, […]