Conventional plastic is made from oil. The production of plastic is not sustainable, and it can contain substances we know are dangerous if ingested.
Bioplastics No Safer Than Other Plastics
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Regenerated Forests Offset 12% of Carbon Emissions Due to Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon in 33 Years
Secondary forests play an important part in carbon capture because they tend to absorb a larger amount of carbon than they lose to the atmosphere.
Area Twice Size of UK Needed to Feed World’s Pets
An area double the size of the UK is used to produce dry pet food for cats and dogs each year, a study shows.
Arctic Sea Ice Has Still Not Formed in Siberia — the Latest Date on Record
For the first time since records began, the main nursery of Arctic sea ice in Siberia has yet to start freezing in late October.
Researcher Uncovers Evidence of Earliest Known Dairy Production in India
In the fertile river valley along the border of modern-day India and Pakistan, the Indus Valley Civilization built some of the largest cities in the ancient world.
New Data on Increasing Cloth Mask Effectiveness
Widespread use of masks remains the primary tool for combating COVID-19 and economic shutdowns, cost benefit analysis suggests government subsidies for masks bear great returns.
