According to a recent survey conducted by Deloitte, income level plays a significant role in one’s willingness and ability to live an environmentally friendly lifestyle. High-income consumers, comprising around 59% of respondents, frequently choose sustainable products. In contrast, only 44% and 42% of mid- and low-income households, respectively, make sustainable choices. The findings of this …
A foreign shipping company, Zeaborn Ship Management, has been fined $2 million by US officials for illegally dumping oily bilge water off the coast of California. This water is described as a mixture of filthy water, lubricants, grease, cleaning fluids, and other contaminants. The company discharged over 7,500 gallons of water without processing it through …
The expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) has been blocked by No 10 after government lawyers warned that their attempt to overrule it would not stand in court. Cabinet ministers were contemplating the use of a little-known legal power that allows them to reject a London mayor’s transport strategy if it contradicts national policies. …
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, are the hopeless romantics of the insect world. During the summer months, they emerge from the ground with love on their minds. With a lifespan of only two to three weeks, adult fireflies dedicate their time to flirting rather than eating. These fascinating creatures engage in intricate courtship dialogues, …
This captivating photograph of the Pacific Ocean was captured by the International Space Station as it orbited the Earth in April 2022, providing a unique perspective of our planet. The picture, courtesy of NASA, serves as a reminder of the immense beauty and importance of our oceans. However, beneath the surface lies a grave concern. …
For advocates of climate action and environmentalists, scientific consensus is often considered unquestionable. However, new findings have challenged one prevailing belief: the extent of plastic pollution in our oceans. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Geoscience, it appears that the previous estimate of 8 million metric tons of plastic entering our …
Smoke billows from an unauthorized steel factory, foreground, on November 4, 2016 in Inner Mongolia, China. To meet China’s targets to slash emissions of carbon dioxide, authorities are pushing to shut down privately owned steel, coal, and other high-polluting factories scattered across rural areas. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) Developing nations will require more than …
Recent research published in Circulation suggests that a combination of extreme heat and air pollution may significantly increase the risk of fatal heart attacks, particularly among older individuals. The study, conducted in China, analyzed over 202,000 heart attack deaths between 2015 and 2020. The findings indicated that days with extreme temperatures, extreme cold, or high …
In 2021, Natural England made a suggestion to prohibit residents of a new care home in Fareham, Hants, from owning cars as a “precautionary approach” to reduce disruption in the New Forest. These recommendations were outlined in documents obtained by The Telegraph, which reveal that consultants hired by Natural England were exploring ways to mitigate …
Traffic warden Rai Rogers diligently monitors his street corner in scorching Las Vegas, Nevada on July 12, 2023. As temperatures soared to a sweltering 106 degrees amidst an ongoing heatwave, more than 50 million Americans found themselves bracing for dangerously high temperatures across the southern United States, from California to Texas to Florida. This surge …