Tag Archives: atmospheric pollution

Why are animals dying out? In four words: we-are-doing-it. Let’s analyze the causes and discover 5 simple actions to take to save animals from extinction. Recent studies are launching the alarm: we are on the verge of the sixth mass extinction. Today, extinction rates are increasing, and this is only humans’ fault. According to a study by the Proceedings […]

Is there any relationship between coronavirus and air pollution? According to some studies, it seems so. Let’s see why polluted air could contribute to the aggressiveness and propagation of Covid-19 all over the world. What is Coronavirus (and Covid-19)? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause diseases ranging from a common cold to serious […]

Greenhouse gases are gases in the atmosphere that retain the heat emitted by the earth’s surface, atmosphere, and clouds. These gases can have a natural or anthropogenic origin and their properties cause a phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. What is the greenhouse effect? The greenhouse effect is a normal and essential phenomenon for the […]

We were aware of the crucial role played by trees in reducing CO2 emissions and smog in our cities. Recent researches state what species are more effective to the purpose. We listed them here. Performances of anti-smog trees are impressive: they are capable of absorbing almost 4000 kilos of CO2 in twenty-years time, they also stop the […]

“If climate were an important bank, rich governments would have already saved it”. An IPCC study reveals that climate effects due to CO2 emissions and confirms the 1,5°C increase of the global temperature. The limit that 197 states committed to respect by signing the Paris Agreements has already been exceeded, with devasting consequences. Devastation and […]