Everyday plastic products produce microplastics fragments. They are tiny, nearly indestructible, as we learn more about microplastics, the news keeps getting worse. Since few decades we know that microplastics are in our oceans and soil. …
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Brian May on climate change
Brian May is not only one of the most famous guitarist of the world, but he’s also an astrophysicist. He finished the PhD in 2007 and recently he has contributed to an intersting book “Bennu: …
What is Precision Farming?
From the official site of the European Union: “Precision Farming (PF) is a management approach that focuses on near real-time observation, measurement, and responses to variability in crops, fields and animals. It can help increase …
A new disease in marine birds: the “plasticosis”
Plastic is a ubiquitous hallmark of our modern society, and it has been even identified as a potential geological indicator for the Anthropocene. Unfortunately, despite the current solutions for remediation, plastic will continue to be …
Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services exceeds what Earth can regenerate in a given year. We maintain this deficit by consuming ecological resources and accumulating waste, …
Goal 14, oceans conservations and sustainability: new opportunities through restoration of Indonesia’s mangroves
Oceans and seas cover approximately the 70% of our planet, we rely on them for food, energy and water. Unfortunately, these precious resources are extremely damaged. The oceans’ health is essential for our existence, so …