Millions of marine life suffer and die every year because of plastic pollution. There are more microplastics in the ocean than stars in the galaxy. And the flowing waters offer hardly any habitat for animals and plants. With our project, we want to set a statement — it's time to act and save our environment.
More and more people need more and more resources – but we don't have unlimited resources or the know-how to compensate them. With time the natural resources will vanish. Additionally, more people also require more products accelerating global warming, deforestation, and other environmental impacts due to higher production.
The problem of overpopulation must be addressed by individuals and governments. Governments need to educate the people and show them what happens if we don't control the number of people on this planet. For you, as an individual, adoption could be a solution or having fewer children in general.
More and more people need more and more resources – but we don't have unlimited resources or the know-how to compensate them. With time the natural resources will vanish. Additionally, more people also require more products accelerating global warming, deforestation, and other environmental impacts due to higher production.
The problem of overpopulation must be addressed by individuals and governments. Governments need to educate the people and show them what happens if we don't control the number of people on this planet. For you, as an individual, adoption could be a solution or having fewer children in general.
Jet fuel is kerosene-based, containing complex mixtures of toxic components. Those components not only contribute to global warming but can also affect our health negatively. The main problem is that the emissions caused by planes are already high in the atmosphere where they can trigger chemical reactions and atmospheric effects that wouldn't happen naturally or in much lower quantity.
To reduce the impact of flying we need to find sustainable and environmentally friendly jet fuels. There are already good alternatives being researched. The big challenge now is to reduce flying with kerosene-based jet fuels, both for individuals and cargo flights for companies.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Jet fuel is kerosene-based, containing complex mixtures of toxic components. Those components not only contribute to global warming but can also affect our health negatively. The main problem is that the emissions caused by planes are already high in the atmosphere where they can trigger chemical reactions and atmospheric effects that wouldn't happen naturally or in much lower quantity.
To reduce the impact of flying we need to find sustainable and environmentally friendly jet fuels. There are already good alternatives being researched. The big challenge now is to reduce flying with kerosene-based jet fuels, both for individuals and cargo flights for companies.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
We need oil in our everyday life for power plants, vehicles, plastics, etc. However, oil is a natural resource and therefore limited. It is found within sedimentary rocks and needs to be pumped out by drilling a hole deep into the earth. On soil the drilling causes vibrations, disturbing the wildlife in the region. In the ocean, the drilling also disturbs wildlife but also threatens a huge area around the well if a problem occurs and crude oil spreads into the ocean.
To lower the consequences and potential catastrophes of oil wells, the number of oil wells must be reduced. Hence, companies should stop building them.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
We need oil in our everyday life for power plants, vehicles, plastics, etc. However, oil is a natural resource and therefore limited. It is found within sedimentary rocks and needs to be pumped out by drilling a hole deep into the earth. On soil the drilling causes vibrations, disturbing the wildlife in the region. In the ocean, the drilling also disturbs wildlife but also threatens a huge area around the well if a problem occurs and crude oil spreads into the ocean.
To lower the consequences and potential catastrophes of oil wells, the number of oil wells must be reduced. Hence, companies should stop building them.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
The plastic island as big as Texas? Yep, still out there. As countries continue throwing plastics in the ocean, the amount of plastic waste in the ocean is still increasing. The problem is that plastic kills aquatic wildlife when they get caught in it or eat it mistakenly. But the cycle doesn't end there, as the plastic dissolves into microplastics getting eaten by various aquatic species, and then even landing on our plates when we eat those animals. Every animal that consumes microplastics dangers itself as microplastics contain toxic components and can function as vectors for heavy metals.
The main goal is to prevent plastic from getting into the ocean. Individuals can help, but the responsibility lies more on governments and companies. The cleanup of the oceans is also an important procedure, which is mostly done by companies, but also individuals can help out and organize cleanup sessions.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Separate your waste and dispose every type accordingly.
Governments should place more restrictions concerning waste disposal for companies. But not only the companies need to adjust their behavior. Governments need to focus on building adequate infrastructure for waste disposal, especially concerning special and hazardous waste. And waste should absolutely not be thrown into the ocean at all.
The plastic island as big as Texas? Yep, still out there. As countries continue throwing plastics in the ocean, the amount of plastic waste in the ocean is still increasing. The problem is that plastic kills aquatic wildlife when they get caught in it or eat it mistakenly. But the cycle doesn't end there, as the plastic dissolves into microplastics getting eaten by various aquatic species, and then even landing on our plates when we eat those animals. Every animal that consumes microplastics dangers itself as microplastics contain toxic components and can function as vectors for heavy metals.
The main goal is to prevent plastic from getting into the ocean. Individuals can help, but the responsibility lies more on governments and companies. The cleanup of the oceans is also an important procedure, which is mostly done by companies, but also individuals can help out and organize cleanup sessions.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Separate your waste and dispose every type accordingly.
Governments should place more restrictions concerning waste disposal for companies. But not only the companies need to adjust their behavior. Governments need to focus on building adequate infrastructure for waste disposal, especially concerning special and hazardous waste. And waste should absolutely not be thrown into the ocean at all.
While the Sahara is mostly a natural desert, regions affected by desertification are mainly man-made. Desertification encompasses the immediate loss of vegetation and therefore of its biological productivity within a region — nothing grows anymore. But this also includes the loss of food and water security for the people and an increase in erosion due to unstable soil. Desertification occurs mainly due to drought, climatic shifts, tillage for agriculture, overgrazing, and deforestation. Some of these problems can occur naturally, but most of the desertification is man-made.
The roots of this problem can be found indirectly in individuals and directly in companies and governments. The main goal is to lower the man-made effects in those regions created by deforestation and overgrazing.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
While the Sahara is mostly a natural desert, regions affected by desertification are mainly man-made. Desertification encompasses the immediate loss of vegetation and therefore of its biological productivity within a region — nothing grows anymore. But this also includes the loss of food and water security for the people and an increase in erosion due to unstable soil. Desertification occurs mainly due to drought, climatic shifts, tillage for agriculture, overgrazing, and deforestation. Some of these problems can occur naturally, but most of the desertification is man-made.
The roots of this problem can be found indirectly in individuals and directly in companies and governments. The main goal is to lower the man-made effects in those regions created by deforestation and overgrazing.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
The electric energy consumption increases each year. Hence, more energy needs to be transformed into electricity resulting in a higher demand for power plants. Cities operate with artificial daylight even at night allowing factories to run all day long. This causes air pollution and a huge number of emissions as we don't have enough sustainable energy sources yet. Another consequence is light pollution, which interferes with ecosystems and biological cycles of animals - humans included.
Over-consumption of electricity can be tackled indirectly by governments and directly by individuals and companies.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
The electric energy consumption increases each year. Hence, more energy needs to be transformed into electricity resulting in a higher demand for power plants. Cities operate with artificial daylight even at night allowing factories to run all day long. This causes air pollution and a huge number of emissions as we don't have enough sustainable energy sources yet. Another consequence is light pollution, which interferes with ecosystems and biological cycles of animals - humans included.
Over-consumption of electricity can be tackled indirectly by governments and directly by individuals and companies.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
With new and eye-catching products every day, it's not surprising that our average consumption increases each year. But so do the ecological footprint and the irreversible damage for every product we buy. New products always require a huge amount of energy and other resources. Therefore, mass consumption is one of those issues, where we as individuals are the main contributors. We will not refer to the financial and psychological consequences here as our focus is the environmental impact.
To lower mass consumption and thus energy and resource consumption, we as individuals need to adjust our personal consumption habits.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
With new and eye-catching products every day, it's not surprising that our average consumption increases each year. But so do the ecological footprint and the irreversible damage for every product we buy. New products always require a huge amount of energy and other resources. Therefore, mass consumption is one of those issues, where we as individuals are the main contributors. We will not refer to the financial and psychological consequences here as our focus is the environmental impact.
To lower mass consumption and thus energy and resource consumption, we as individuals need to adjust our personal consumption habits.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
80% of terrestrial biodiversity can be found in forests – and we cut them down for agricultural purposes. Not only do we lose many species but also a great greenhouse gas mitigator as trees absorb carbon dioxide. Deforestation is responsible for 18-25% of the annual carbon dioxide emissions. The ever-growing human consumption and population is the main reason for forest destruction as the demand justifies the deforestation for companies.
Deforestation must be tackled directly by individuals, governments and companies.
Governments should define stricter rules for companies so that deforestation doesn't stay a profitable option for production.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
80% of terrestrial biodiversity can be found in forests – and we cut them down for agricultural purposes. Not only do we lose many species but also a great greenhouse gas mitigator as trees absorb carbon dioxide. Deforestation is responsible for 18-25% of the annual carbon dioxide emissions. The ever-growing human consumption and population is the main reason for forest destruction as the demand justifies the deforestation for companies.
Deforestation must be tackled directly by individuals, governments and companies.
Governments should define stricter rules for companies so that deforestation doesn't stay a profitable option for production.
As an individual you should follow the three Rs: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce. And think twice before buying some paper - the digital era has granted us access to a more sustainable form of data storage.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
The ozone layer protects us from ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) that causes skin cancer, immune system damages, genetic damages, and so on. For this, the ozone layer needs a certain thickness. In the 1970s studies have been conducted to understand why the ozone layer was depleting. Scientists found out that hair sprays, fridges, and other products contained ozone-depleting components. These components have been banned immediately, and the ozone layer is slowly recovering. That's great for the protection against UV radiation. But…
As the ozone layer is recovering, it's gaining thickness to absorb the UV radiation. This thickness not only protects us from UV radiation, but also keeps the earth's radiation from entering into the atmosphere. Normally, the ozone layer and the whole atmosphere are in balance: Instead of increasing exponentially in thickness, the ozone layer will stop its growth. However, because of global warming, greenhouse gases contain the heat in the atmosphere, while the recovering ozone layer is trapping even more heat in the atmosphere. Hence, the ozone layer isn't a problem by itself anymore, but its combination with global warming puts a threat on us. Acting fast against global warming becomes therefore even more crucial.
The ozone layer protects us from ultraviolet radiation (UV radiation) that causes skin cancer, immune system damages, genetic damages, and so on. For this, the ozone layer needs a certain thickness. In the 1970s studies have been conducted to understand why the ozone layer was depleting. Scientists found out that hair sprays, fridges, and other products contained ozone-depleting components. These components have been banned immediately, and the ozone layer is slowly recovering. That's great for the protection against UV radiation. But…
As the ozone layer is recovering, it's gaining thickness to absorb the UV radiation. This thickness not only protects us from UV radiation, but also keeps the earth's radiation from entering into the atmosphere. Normally, the ozone layer and the whole atmosphere are in balance: Instead of increasing exponentially in thickness, the ozone layer will stop its growth. However, because of global warming, greenhouse gases contain the heat in the atmosphere, while the recovering ozone layer is trapping even more heat in the atmosphere. Hence, the ozone layer isn't a problem by itself anymore, but its combination with global warming puts a threat on us. Acting fast against global warming becomes therefore even more crucial.
Fishing the oceans to fulfill demand is getting out of hand, as the fishers are faster than the stocks can replenish. This destroys the balanced aquatic ecosystem and threatens the existence of countless species. An additional threat comes from trawling, where nets are pulled across the bottom of the ocean. Trawling destroys habitats and damages species with a high amount of side catch. The main cause for over-fishing is poor fishing management and the lack of rules for fishers.
Overfishing can be stopped by individuals and governments alike.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Governments should set rules and restrictions for fishing companies so that the stocks can be replenished and the aquatic ecosystem stays balanced at all times.
Fishing the oceans to fulfill demand is getting out of hand, as the fishers are faster than the stocks can replenish. This destroys the balanced aquatic ecosystem and threatens the existence of countless species. An additional threat comes from trawling, where nets are pulled across the bottom of the ocean. Trawling destroys habitats and damages species with a high amount of side catch. The main cause for over-fishing is poor fishing management and the lack of rules for fishers.
Overfishing can be stopped by individuals and governments alike.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Governments should set rules and restrictions for fishing companies so that the stocks can be replenished and the aquatic ecosystem stays balanced at all times.
Melting glaciers and poles contribute to the rising sea levels, increasing coastal erosion and storm surge as the warm air and ocean temperature create more frequent and intense storms, for example hurricanes and typhoons. The main cause for the melting ice is man-made global warming.
To reduce the melting of glaciers and poles, the problem of global warming must be addressed.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
Melting glaciers and poles contribute to the rising sea levels, increasing coastal erosion and storm surge as the warm air and ocean temperature create more frequent and intense storms, for example hurricanes and typhoons. The main cause for the melting ice is man-made global warming.
To reduce the melting of glaciers and poles, the problem of global warming must be addressed.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
With increased consumption each year, the amount of waste also increases. Waste disposal services can't keep up with this trend and more and more waste is lying around waiting to be converted to something useful like energy. While this process is sustainable and should be used as much as possible, this waste still causes air pollution and respiratory diseases by throwing toxic gases into the air. Additionally, waste contaminates surface water and soil, causing damage to the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Each one of us can contribute to lower individual waste. However, governments need to focus on building adequate infrastructure for waste disposal, especially concerning special and hazardous waste.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
With increased consumption each year, the amount of waste also increases. Waste disposal services can't keep up with this trend and more and more waste is lying around waiting to be converted to something useful like energy. While this process is sustainable and should be used as much as possible, this waste still causes air pollution and respiratory diseases by throwing toxic gases into the air. Additionally, waste contaminates surface water and soil, causing damage to the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Each one of us can contribute to lower individual waste. However, governments need to focus on building adequate infrastructure for waste disposal, especially concerning special and hazardous waste.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
The greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap radiation from the sun causing the earth to get warmer and warmer – voilà: global warming. This means that in general, the temperature is rising, but we are also victims of more severe catastrophes such as droughts and storms. The main sources for anthropogenic greenhouse emissions come from fossil fuel combustion in power plants and cement production for construction work.
Global warming has no magic bullet. There are many solutions and all do their part in helping reduce the manmade greenhouse gas emissions and the consequences.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
The greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap radiation from the sun causing the earth to get warmer and warmer – voilà: global warming. This means that in general, the temperature is rising, but we are also victims of more severe catastrophes such as droughts and storms. The main sources for anthropogenic greenhouse emissions come from fossil fuel combustion in power plants and cement production for construction work.
Global warming has no magic bullet. There are many solutions and all do their part in helping reduce the manmade greenhouse gas emissions and the consequences.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
Polar bears, arctic foxes, ice seals, and many more species are starving and drowning due to the melting of their natural habitats. The main cause for the melting are the rising temperatures caused by manmade global warming.
To address the melting habitats, the emissions of greenhouse gases and thus global warming must be reduced to a minimum.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
Polar bears, arctic foxes, ice seals, and many more species are starving and drowning due to the melting of their natural habitats. The main cause for the melting are the rising temperatures caused by manmade global warming.
To address the melting habitats, the emissions of greenhouse gases and thus global warming must be reduced to a minimum.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Before buying something, always ask yourself if you really need it. The second step is to question the consequences of this product and what both, the company and the producer stand for. Buy environmentally friendly products and minimize the use of products that contain components or processes causing deforestation, air pollution, or the extinction of species. Examples are palm oil, meat, plastics, and overfishing.
Electricity is gained through power plants. As long as we do not have sustainable options, we should lower our power usage to the minimum. Do not charge devices overnight and turn off lights you don't need.
Transportation is used all the time to carry goods from A to B. But every use of motor vehicles causes damage to vegetation, animals, air quality – to our health in general – due to emissions and pollution. The main problem comes from planes, passenger- and heavy-duty vehicles.
To minimize transportation emissions we need to understand the isolated problems. Transportation by plane is cheap but kerosene-based jet fuels are harmful and need to be reduced as much as possible. Instead of heavy-duty trucks, companies should rather focus on trains. And passenger vehicles can be reduced by adjusting your individual behavior.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Transportation is used all the time to carry goods from A to B. But every use of motor vehicles causes damage to vegetation, animals, air quality – to our health in general – due to emissions and pollution. The main problem comes from planes, passenger- and heavy-duty vehicles.
To minimize transportation emissions we need to understand the isolated problems. Transportation by plane is cheap but kerosene-based jet fuels are harmful and need to be reduced as much as possible. Instead of heavy-duty trucks, companies should rather focus on trains. And passenger vehicles can be reduced by adjusting your individual behavior.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Chemical reactions like the combustion of fossil fuels can release sulfur dioxides or nitrogen oxides into the air. The molecules rise high into the atmosphere, where they react with water and oxygen to form acid rain. Dead or dying trees, or flora in general, are common in areas affected by acid rain. Additionally, acid rain tortures aquatic wildlife by lowering the pH value of the water, causing it to be more acidic. The main contributors to sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere are fossil-fuel power plants, vehicles, and oil refineries.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
To lower the risk of acid rain and therefore the consequences to the environment, the main goal is to reduce the emissions causing acid rain in the first place.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
Chemical reactions like the combustion of fossil fuels can release sulfur dioxides or nitrogen oxides into the air. The molecules rise high into the atmosphere, where they react with water and oxygen to form acid rain. Dead or dying trees, or flora in general, are common in areas affected by acid rain. Additionally, acid rain tortures aquatic wildlife by lowering the pH value of the water, causing it to be more acidic. The main contributors to sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere are fossil-fuel power plants, vehicles, and oil refineries.
Each one of us can contribute by using more environmentally friendly vehicles like electric or fuel cell cars or public transportation. Furthermore, it's recommendable to reduce the overall vehicle usage, for example by riding a bike, using carpool services, or even walking. Finally, avoid taking a plane and rather go by train or bus.
Countries can enforce regulations to lower the emissions of vehicles, buildings, and companies in general. This can be done by restricting the use of fossil fuels and putting more emphasis on the use of sustainable energy sources.
Companies should be held accountable for their production and its impact. Therefore, governments should place rules and restrictions when it comes to deforestation, energy consumption, resource acquisition, etc.
To lower the risk of acid rain and therefore the consequences to the environment, the main goal is to reduce the emissions causing acid rain in the first place.
Research should focus on sustainable energy sources like solar, wood, biomass, wind, geothermal and hydro energy.
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