Electric cars are seen as a sustainable alternative to gas-powered vehicles, but their true sustainability is not clear-cut. Electric cars have lower emissions and are more energy-efficient than gas-powered vehicles, but the production and disposal of batteries can have environmental impacts such as deforestation, soil and water contamination, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Fast fashion is a term used to describe the rapid production of clothing that is designed to be quickly and cheaply made and sold. While this may seem like a great idea for consumers who want to keep up with the latest fashion trends, it has a major impact on the environment and the people who produce the clothing.

We all want to live in a world where the air is clean, the water is pure, and the forests are thriving. But sometimes, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Don't worry, we've got you covered! 

The greenhouse effect is a phenomenon that occurs between a planet with an atmosphere (in our case the Earth) and between a star in its vicinity (in our case the Sun).

In the previous paragraphs we understood what the greenhouse effect is and what its main consequences are, but why has it become such an important problem?

High concentrations of greenhouse gases lead to a rise in the earth's temperature, so said it doesn't seem too bad a thing. So what's the problem?

What is Ozone? Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, it comes in a highly unstable gaseous form.

What is a wildfire? A wildfire is a rush of fire and flames that develops in an area of ​​combustible vegetation, such as forests, woods and even deserts.

CO and CO₂ are two of the main air pollutants, although they are two very similar molecules, they differ greatly in their environmental impact and on people's health.

In this article we give a general overview of the main air pollutants, where they come from and what the main environmental and health risks are.

 

Air pollution is due to the presence of chemicals, present in the air, in quantities that are harmful to human health, animals, plants and the planet as a whole.