Do you know approximately how many chicken wings and drumsticks are consumed during the Super Bowl? Around 1.4 billion. Yeah, you heard that right. That's basically over an eighth of the entire human population. Around the world, people eat tens of billions of chickens annually, many during sport seasons. Whether it's breaded, barbeque, baked, fried, or whatever, many people buy buckets of chicken to eat during this time purely out of enjoyment and the feeling to relax with j

Of course, we all know that plants don't grow as easily in the cartoons (since in the cartoons you just dig a hole, put some seeds, and with some water it grows to a beautiful plant already). If you're a new gardener and wanted to help the Earth out by growing your own veggies, flowers, fruits and spices, this is the right place to learn about the basic tips to grow the greatest garden ever: Start out by choosing a space to garden. Whether it's in a place on your rooftop, a p

Did you know that being a climatarian can decrease your CO2 emissions by about1.5 tonnes every year? And for those who don't want to give up meat in their diet, well, in this one, you don't have to! So, what is a climatarian? A climatarian is someone who seeks sustainable, local, and eco - friendly ways to help the planet and reduce their carbon footprint, especially through their diet. Many climatarians have different preferences. Some climatarians prefer chicken or lamb ove

From young to old, there are many people out there who want to make a change in this planet. That doesn't mean only climate change: it means many other things, from fighting poverty to protesting against illegal gun use. It means feeding people and supporting health organizations. It means to stand up for rights. It means so many things. You might hear about many youth activists such as Malala Yousafzai and Greta Thunberg. There are also less popular heroes moving for action.

Believe it or not, but photography and other types of art really help the planet. How, though? Some people, possibly many, in this world, really want to help it in any way they can. This might not only be through supporting and cleaning the environment: it could be through helping children, reducing poverty and providing food, preventing discrimination, etc. But some might feel like the only way is through engineering or speaking up, and it might not be their thing or somethi

Many of us use cosmetics. Whether that's some lotion and oil for casual skin care or heavy face makeup for a big event, most (if not all) of us use some kind of cosmetics. So how does that tie into the main idea of the environment? Well, some of the cosmetics we use are animal tested. Many times, this can harm animals, and is so called animal cruelty. Way over half of the world still allows animal testing. This can result in the intense endangering of many species, especially

There are many sources of green energy, and they're highly recommended. Of course, though, everyone needs facts about what they're actually buying and if it's actually worth the expense and work. This post is to get you started on the pros and cons of many types of green energy, to help get an idea if you're thinking of going eco. Solar. Solar energy and panels are becoming increasingly popular these days due to the broader attention to climate change in today's world. You mi

Did you know that giving back to the community is more than what you think? This is because not only do you help the homeless and hungry on the streets, those abandoned orphans, etc., etc., it supports and betters the environment all around you, mentally and physically. Like, suppose you live in a big, urban area like a metropolis and you were hanging about when you accidentally dropped a coin on the floor. You weren't really bothering to pick it up when a little kid with old

Soil contamination is a current environmental issue we have today. . . and so . . . What is soil contamination? Soil contamination is when toxic chemicals and other materials infiltrate the soil that causes devastation to the environment, in all forms: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the geosphere, and the biosphere. Since soil affects so much, it really affects everything. So, if the soil near your house is contaminated, it could get into your water and affect the air you b

Fracking is something we haven't really talked about. Sometimes called hydraulic fracturing, fracking means to sort of insert liquids at high pressure into the Earth to get oil and gas. This can pollute the water inside Earth, increase global warming, and may cause earthquakes if used to a certain extent. Fracking's main goal is to get natural gas and oil for energy, and some people perceive that it's cleaner than coal and such. Though that isn't true: natural gas's carbon co

The Atlantic Cod is a fish that is found in plenty of seafood recipes and prepared many different ways. It's very popular and fished a lot for food. But did you know that this fish that everyone knows of is endangered? This fact is because of many reasons. For one, again, as I said, many people like to eat cod, at least a little. They can be grilled, fried, baked, buttered, etc. And of course, to do that, you first need to fish them out. And it might be surprising to know tha

(This applies to office too) Being sustainable and eco - friendly doesn't only apply at certain places: it applies everywhere. This includes at home, in travel, at school/work, shopping . . .. any place you go to and anything you use. So, this year, whether you're going to your first year of college, 10th class/grade at secondary/high school, 7th class/grade at lower secondary/middle school, or even 4th class/grade at elementary/primary school, or any of those years where you

Why does eating healthy and locally help the planet? There are many reasons why, but first let's break this into subtopics. 1. Eating H o m e m a d e Eating more homemade is a huge factor in helping our planet. For one thing, it's healthier for you and you can control what you put in or how you prepare your meals. For another, you can control where the food supply came from, and you can make it more sustainable by using sustainable ingredients and buying more organic, local p

The ozone layer is an essential layer of gases in our atmosphere. It protects us and other animals and plants (aquatic and land) from getting harmed by the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Protecting us from UV rays also means that it protects us from skin cancer, eye and immune system problems. It also means less sunburns and skin blistering! But starting from the late 1970's and the early 1980's, this natural sunscreen has started to decrease. And you know why? It's because of

The answer to why we should care for the environment is simple. It's because there's climate change. It's because of too much pollution that increases global warming. It's because if we don't take action, many species would eventually become extinct. That we have to protect our future generations. That we have to make our environment sustainable. There are so many reasons why. But forget the climate change and global warming for a minute: why is nature important? Why do we wa

If you live in a city or suburb, this post is just the right one for you! As the rural population declines (because of reasons such as more moving out to cities), there would be less food production resulting in more hunger for the growing population of the world since rural areas have the most agriculture. This does not only result in hunger, but also more polluted air, since there are less farms of less plants to absorb carbon from the air. And not only that: it might also

Out of all the plastic worldwide, only 9% gets recycled. 9%. And about 400,000,000 tonnes of plastic waste is produced each year. That's a lot, and we can do better than that. And don't think no one is paying attention to this. People are acting. And we can solve two problems (sustainability problems and not that much affordable housing) with one solution: recycled plastic housing. In 2019, a Canadian company created a house made with over 600,000 recycled plastic bottles. As

Oceans. The calming, deep blue beauty that supports most of marine life in the world underwater. The large reservoir of water that takes up more than half our beloved Earth, helping our land, too. The gorgeous liquid land of aqua that takes up more carbon dioxide than ever, helping us through climate change. Oceans are a huge part in our ecosystems all over the world. They are an escape from the heat on land, engulfing you with coolness. If you compare the impacts of oceans

Why are trees important to us? There are thousands of reasons why. Trees help the environment and us. They clean the air and give beauty to the landscapes. They give oxygen to all animals, letting us breathe. They are a big part of nature, especially important for those who have breathing problems. Their tall figures provide a sense of home and comfort to us. They bring people together and spread calm in our environment. And if they weren't there from the beginning, we wouldn

Have you ever wondered what a waste - free world would be like? A world without litter, a world without waste, just a clean, hygienic, safe world for all of us to live in? It's sort of like a dream that we all have, right -- when we walk down the streets and see litter on the ground, we wish there was less and we would want to help decrease this amount. When we see these videos of how there are these big landfills or we see it in person, we feel downcast and wonder, how could