How Technology Can Help Us Reduce The Rate Of Deforestation
Over the last century, forests have been significantly compromised, resulting in the green cover being lowered to only around 30%. An estimated 18 million acres of forest have been lost every year as calculated by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization. Deforestation is leading to an imbalance in environmental and ecological lifecycles. Moreover, what […]
Deforestation: A Few Solutions That Can Change The Future
As we can see, the world is on an extreme urge to slow down the pace of climate change by saving water, preserving wildlife, and planting more and more trees. Undoubtedly, trees inevitably hold a significant part to slow the progression of global warming. If the mass destruction and deforestation continue, it will harm the […]
How To Stop A Fire In The Amazon
With all of the tragic headlines about the most recent fires in the Amazon, everyone is anxious to know ways they can help, so Noel and Jacob research how much of the Earth’s forests are clear-cut every single year and what you can do to stop it.
What is the Problem with Palm Oil? Why Should We Care?
The most widely used vegetable oil in the world is palm oil which is produced from the fruits of trees called African oil palms. It’s a globally-traded agricultural commodity that’s used on so many different consumer products. It’s so vital a commodity that 50% of the products you’ll find in a supermarket contain palm oil! […]
Earth Day: Planting Trees for the Future
Although Earth Day is only celebrated once a year, the day is intended to focus people’s attention towards simple acts of green they can take to improve the environment and protect the planet. This year, the theme for Earth Day is “Trees for the Earth”. In honor of it’s upcoming 50th anniversary (Earth Day is celebrating 46 years this […]