All the living things on the planet depends on a clean and healthy environment for enhanced survival opportunities. However, we are facing a significant fall in environmental quality. Apart from the CO2 emission, the USA is facing soil pollution, air pollution, water pollution, garbage disposal, global warming, deforestation, acidification of ocean water, ozone layer depletion, radioactive contamination, mine pollution, overpopulation, and nano pollution.
Mountains have been a source of awe, adventure, struggle, and survival since the dawn of humanity. It is no wonder that they are given epic names that command respect. This infographic explores the meanings of the names behind the 10 highest mountains on every continent.
Environmental concerns are becoming a major factor in people’s lifestyle choices, from the brands they buy to the food they consume. Dividing the reasons into key areas of environmental concerns — including water consumption and the oceans, carbon emissions and pollution, land and deforestation, and animal welfare — the following infographic lists 20 reasons why vegetarian diets are good for the environment.
As the battle for making the world plastic-free heats up, the search to find suitable eco-friendly packaging options is also increasing. Eco-friendly is not just about green alternatives but also sustainable ones. As the search intensifies, cotton emerges as one of the most convenient alternatives. It is reusable, sustainable, biodegradable and capable of carrying significant weight.
You don’t necessarily have to be a “tree hugger” to care about trees. The health of our trees and forests is a great indicator of the overall health of Earth, its atmosphere, and its biosphere. And seeing that Earth is currently the only planet we have to inhabit, it makes sense for us to all take a greater interest in the things that make for a healthier planet…including its trees and forests.
Many cities are adopting greener, more sustainable practices in order to preserve the planet for future generations. From providing reliable public transportation to producing sources of renewable energy, reducing our carbon footprint is a monumental task that must be done. Which cities in the United States are doing the best job at becoming greener?
The world is struggling and if we don’t find creative ways to make a real difference and halt climate change, the Earth is going to continue to suffer. This infographic explores whether switching to a bug-based diet could halt climate change, through exploring relevant environmental, cultural and agricultural statistics.
Metal is defined by several properties including tensile strength, compressive strength, yield strength, and impact strength. In the following infographic, Viking Steel Structures provides in-depth information about the properties, uses, and interesting facts about the top 10 strongest metals on earth.
Water conservation is a hot topic for a few different reasons which are mainly environmental and financial. While water conservation can be a national issue, there are small ways that you can make a difference on the local level. By making small changes to conserve water in your home, you can help reduce water usage which also saving money on your water bill.
