Did you know that a California man was recently arrested and charged for allegedly smuggling greenhouse gases from Mexico?
Officials say that even though this is the first time the Department of Justice is prosecuting someone for smuggling greenhouse gases, it definitely won’t be the last.
Recently, France became the first country to consider legal action against the fast fashion industry.
The lower House of Parliament has unanimously passed a bill targeting this industry, known for its extremely low prices and rapid production.
Did you know that white truffles can sell for nearly $2,200 per pound in Italy? And these prices are still on the rise!
Truffles are fungi, which grow underground near the roots of oak, beech, and poplar trees.
Did you know that a discovery was made recently in the world of science?
Scientists worldwide collaborated on an experiment to discover the role of trees in cloud formation and to understand pre-industrial climate patterns.
The Olympics are back this summer...
As 10,500 athletes vie for gold, host city Paris is looking to make the three-thousand-year event greener.
But before we jump into Paris and what the city is looking to do, let’s take a look at concerns with sustainability in the Olympics.
Did you know that more than one in five migratory animals are now threatened by climate change and other human-related factors?
These were the findings of a landmark United Nations report, published earlier this year. The report focused on the 1189 animals listed by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of Wild Animals.
Everyone is familiar with the colors of the foods they eat. You normally associate salads with green, apples with red, and rice with pink – wait a second, rice is white!
Well, scientists have synthesized a new, pinkish rice known as ‘meaty’ rice.
On February 25, 2024, Dr. Estella Leopold sadly passed away at the age of 97.
The esteemed daughter of famous wildlife conservationist Aldo Leopold, she dedicated her life to furthering her father’s mission of wildlife conservation.
Cherry blossom season is here—but has it come too early?
During the National Cherry Blossom Festival, over a million tourists come to admire Washington D.C.'s 3,000 cherry blossom trees. But this year has some unusually early blooms, which may spell trouble in the long run.
As a child, I joined my mother in town-home community meetings, helping organize events like Easter celebrations and summer picnics. Now a key member of the events committee, I actively contribute to the annual Easter Egg hunt.