Environmental Impact

June 21, 2023

Sugarcrete Journey from By-Product to Sustainable Wonder: Step Towards Green Architecture

A school in India is poised to become the first building constructed from Sugarcrete, an innovative low-carbon alternative to traditional bricks and concrete. Sugarcrete is made from sugarcane by-products, specifically bagasse, which

Nature·Space·USA

Environmental and Cultural Organizations File Lawsuit Against SpaceX’s Starship Program

Environmental and cultural heritage organizations have sued the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) over the approval of SpaceX’s Starship launch program. The suit claimed that federal environmental laws were violated by the approval. Shortly after takeoff last month, SpaceX’s unscrewed rocket

May 4, 2023

Inside BP’s Peacock Solar Project Powering a Cleaner Texas!

Energy·News·USA

In a big step for our planet, bp has started building the Peacock Solar project in San Patricio County, Texas. This project, just 10

Graphene’s Role in Concrete Set to Redefine Building Standards with a Single Atom

Materials·Science

Graphene, a single-layer carbon atom sheet, has catapulted concrete technology into a new era. The University of Manchester, a hub for graphene innovation, in

Plastic waste endangers wildlife and threatens ecosystems and the food chain Photo Credits : Nestle

Plastic·Pollution

Nestlé’s Plastic Strategy Altered Amidst 280,000 Tons of Waste—Recycling Goals Pushed to 2025

Few noticed when Nestlé tweaked its plastic packaging goals in 2022. Rather than use only “recyclable” or reusable packaging by next year, the shift in language on the website of the world’s

Govind Tekale

July 20, 2024

Fishing effort by foreign-owned fishing vessels, 2012-2020.

Conservation·Ocean·Technology

Google-Co-founded Global Fishing Watch Advances Ocean Sustainability: Hundreds of Thousands of Vessels Monitored for Environmental Impact

A decade ago, creating an open-access picture of worldwide fishing activity couldn’t have been more attainable. However, thanks to advancements in satellite technology and computer learning, Global Fishing Watch (GFW) is becoming

Janhavi Ghanekarand

Rahul Somvanshi

July 9, 2024

Al borde de la costa de Tarifa, en el ‘balcón de África’, una pareja de milanos sobrevuela un lugar cercano al Centro para la Investigación de la Migración y el Cambio Global (CIMA) de la Fundación Migres. Estamos en uno de los lugares de observación y conteo de aves del estrecho, el Observatorio de Cazalla. Photo Credit: (Sinc). Strait of Gibraltar Birds

Climate·Nature·Wildlife

Climate Change Alters Flight Schedules for Over 400,000 Migrating Birds at the Strait of Gibraltar

The Strait of Gibraltar, a narrow 14 km passage separating Europe from Africa, is one of the most significant migratory routes for birds. This natural bottleneck channels millions of birds annually as

Alejandra Alvarez

July 6, 2024

The region beneath an ice sheet where the ground-based ice meets the sea is known as the grounding zone.

Climate·News·Science

Antarctica’s Ice Loss Underestimated Threat: New Study Suggests Antarctic Ice Sheet Could Raise Sea Levels More Than Expected

Two scientists have discovered that Antarctica is heading towards uncontrollable ice melt, caused by the intrusion of warm ocean water between the ice and the land beneath it, as indicated by a

Govind Tekale

July 3, 2024

Uncontacted Hongana Manyawa appear at a Weda Bay Nickel mining camp. The uncontacted Hongana Manyawa are becoming effectively forced to beg for food from the same companies destroying their rainforest home. Photo Credits: Survival International Org

Activism·Indigenous

Viral Video Reveals Indigenous Plea Amid Nickel Mining Crisis, Government Response Sparks Hope for Action

Last year, images went viral when green light was given for logging and mining operations in Indonesia, penetrating the rainforest of the isolated Hongana Manyawa tribe. The latest images stir more controversy

Rahul Somvanshi

June 14, 2024

Artist Impression of Trash on Galapagos Islands.

Latin America·Ocean·Plastic

Galápagos Crisis: How 99% of Island’s Recyclable Waste Comes from Overseas Ships

According to the environmental organization Ecoagents, crew members of Chinese ships arriving to fish near the Galápagos Islands are throwing garbage into the sea. This waste has reached the shores of the

Govind Tekale

June 14, 2024

In May 2019 SpaceX launched its first batch of 60 Starlink communication satellites, which surprised astronomers and lay people with their appearance in the night sky Photo Credits: NOIRLab(CC BY 4.0 ATTRIBUTION 4.0 INTERNATIONAL CC BY 4.0 Deed)

Climate·Space

Satellites’ Short Lifespan to Increase Aluminum Oxides by 646%: The Hidden Threat to Ozone Layer Recovery

To meet the growing demand for global internet service, thousands of satellites, known as “megaconstellations ,” have been launched. Thousands more are planned for the near future. These satellites have a shorter

Rahul Somvanshi

June 14, 2024

The golden-cheeked warbler migrates between South and Central America and Texas and is considered endangered Photo Credits: Richard Crossley( CC BY-SA 3.0 ATTRIBUTION-SHAREALIKE 3.0 UNPORTED )

Nature·Wildlife

Cocaine Trafficking Endangers Migratory Bird Species in Central America’s Largest Forests

In addition to its human consequences, cocaine trafficking damages the environment and threatens important habitats for dozens of migratory bird species in Central America, according to a new study published in Nature

Rahul Somvanshi

June 13, 2024

Infestation·USA·Wildlife

Joro Spiders With 4-Inch Legs Predicted to Unstoppably Spread Across New York and New Jersey

The northeastern United States is preparing for the arrival of Joro spiders, an invasive species native to Asia known for their legs that reach up to 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length.

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2024

Speech by an Earthjustice member urging California to #FixLCFS by including jet fuel emissions in the state’s scoping plan, in support of airport workers-Photo Source SEIU USWW

Aviation·Pollution·USA

How Airport Emissions Are Cutting Lives Short by Over a Decade in LAX and Neighboring Areas?

A new study has detailed the health effects of aviation fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path. Following that, on Tuesday, SEIU United Service Workers

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024

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