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Only 3% of Land Ecosystems Intact
A new study has revealed that 97% of land ecosystems have been destroyed, leaving only 3% of intact ecosystems remaining. The Serengeti Savanna in Tanzania
Plastic Waste Boosts Deep-Sea Biodiversity
Plastic waste has been found to have a surprising impact on deep-sea life, according to a study by scientists from the University of Xiamen and
Law to drastically restrict private car trips
Berlin’s Bürgerinitiative Volksentscheid Berlin autofrei has proposed a new law that would restrict private car use in the city. The law would allow only twelve
Successful Trash Collection in Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup has successfully tested its waste collection system, Jenny, in the Pacific Ocean. Over a 12-week cleanup period, 30 tons of garbage were
Drivers Oppose 130 km/h Speed Limit
The majority of regular drivers in Germany are against a general speed limit of 130 km/h on highways, according to a recent study by the
Environmental Damage: Beef Prices Soar?
The agriculture industry in Germany is causing ecological damage worth 90 billion euros annually, according to a report by the Future Commission on Agriculture. The
Lightning’s role in cleaning atmosphere.
Lightning strikes in the upper layers of the atmosphere cause local outbreaks of hydroxyl radicals, which contribute to the natural cleaning of the air. Scientists
Natural Substances Replace Chemical Insecticides
Chemical insecticides are harmful to bees, the environment, and can cause health problems in humans. Imidacloprid, a pesticide used to protect wheat crops, can be
3D-Printed Meat Coming to Germany
Israeli start-up Redefine Meat has developed a plant-based “meat” using a proprietary 3D printer. The first restaurants in Germany will receive the printed meat alternative
Saudi Arabia Builds Car-Free City
Saudi Arabia is set to begin construction on a new city called “The Line” that will have no roads for cars and produce zero carbon
