Environment

October 7, 2020

‘Old Me vs. New Me’ Meme Offers Valuable Tips for Eco-Friendly Living

It's imperative that we rethink our culture in order to help mitigate the devastating effects of climate change. But, where to start? The changes that need to be made can seem overwhelming; but with some simple adjustments, you can help do your part for the environment. The online purveyor ReduceWasteNow recently participated in the “Old Me vs. New Me” meme, outlining various ways to live a more eco-friendly life.

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August 10, 2020

Scientists Create 3D-Printed Terra Cotta Tiles to Encourage Coral Reef Growth

Long-suffering coral reefs may begin to regrow with a promising new technology. The coral population has declined heavily due to red tides, pollution, and increased water traffic in the Double Island area of Sai Kung. For a restoration project commissioned by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD), marine scientists and architects from the University of Hong Kong (HKU)

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July 8, 2020

Largest Ocean Cleanup Hauls 103 Tons of Plastic From the Pacific Ocean

Over the course of 48 days, an expedition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch managed to haul an astonishing 103 tons of plastic from the ocean. The mission was run by Ocean Voyages Institute, a non-profit founded in 1979 to help preserve the world's oceans. Incredibly, for as impressive as their recovery efforts are, it's just a drop in the bucket compared to what's still left behind.

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April 21, 2020

Sir David Attenborough Documentary Gives Wake-Up Call to Humans About Serious Environmental Issues

Sir David Attenborough has seen a lot over the course of his 93 years on the planet. The beloved English broadcaster and natural historian has traveled to every continent and witnessed the natural world in all of its glory. In a new documentary, he's using his experience to send a wake-up call about the future we face if we don't make some serious changes.

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