The rise of mobile phone users worldwide has led to a massive increase in electronic waste. Many people do not know how to properly sort e-waste. This waste ends up mixed with other trash, making it impossible to recycle. Fixing this problem requires understanding why mobile phone repairers do no
Europe is full of experts talking about biodiversity. They have lots of data on how biodiversity is doing, where it's going, and what can be done about it. But there's a problem. All this knowledge isn't always getting to the people who make the rules. The EU has a big plan to fix this by 2030.
In the vast ocean, corals face many threats. One of the biggest is marine heatwaves. These events can cause coral bleaching, which happens when corals get too hot and lose the algae that give them food and color. Without these algae, corals can die, leaving behind bare skeletons. Often, these skelet
The world of bike-sharing has brought plenty of good things, like easier commutes and less traffic. But it has also left behind a problem: what to do with all the old bike frames that get thrown away? This issue is not just about trash. It is about finding new uses for these frames, especially in ru
Nairobi National Park is famous for its diverse wildlife, including lions, buffalos, giraffes, leopards, and cheetahs. This park is unique because it is just 10 kilometers from the city center. It has fences on three sides to keep animals from wandering into the city, but the southern side is open.
Lake Balaton, the biggest shallow lake in Central Europe, is home to a tiny hero. The quagga mussel, an invasive species, might just be the key to tackling organic pollutants in the lake. These pollutants, like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs
In China, making the most of urban green spaces is crucial for sustainable growth. To figure out how economic goals affect these green areas, a study looked at 273 cities from 2010 to 2021. This study used different models to see how strict or flexible economic targets impact green land use. The fi
Oysters are the unsung heroes of coastal and marine ecosystems. They clean water, create homes for other sea creatures, and protect shorelines. But how do you keep oyster populations healthy while also allowing people to harvest them? That's the tricky balance that five U. S. Gulf of Mexico states a
Puerto Rico found itself in the dark once again, as a major blackout hit the entire island. This wasn't just a minor hiccup; it was a full-blown power outage that left 1. 4 million people without electricity and over 400, 000 without water. The outage started around noon on Wednesday and had everyon
The sun was up, but for many in Puerto Rico, it was still dark on Thursday. A massive blackout had struck the island, leaving nearly 60% of its 1. 4 million utility customers in the dark. This wasn't just a minor hiccup. All of the island's power plants had gone offline, plunging the entire territor
