Plastic Shopping Bags
Harry Cooper – As our fast paced global economy continues to grow, the demand for single use plastics does as well. But, when these single use plastics are thrown into the environment they break down into harmful microplastics that have detrimental impacts on the environment and human health.
Are Plastic Eating Bacteria the Solution to Plastic Pollution?
Harry Cooper – Humanity’s constant use of plastic bottles, packaging, and all kinds of products has created massive amounts of plastic pollution on our planet. As this plastic problem continues to grow, scientists everywhere are beginning to look for creative solutions.
The Environmental Impacts of Nitrogen Pollution
Harry Cooper – Nitrogen, or N2, makes up 80% of our atmosphere. Nitrogen is one of the most common elements on Earth, and is essential for plant growth all over the world.
Nutrient Pollution Is Destroying Our Aquatic Ecosystems
Sydney Cohen – According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “nutrient pollution is the process where too many nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, are added to bodies of water and can act like fertilizer, causing excessive growth of algae.”
Urban Runoff Pollutes Our Rivers
Sydney Cohen – Urban runoff pollution is another of the world’s environmental issues. Cities can contain up to 90 percent of impervious surfaces including roofs, sidewalks, and streets, where water accumulates and quickly runs away from the surface.
Innovative Technology For An Ocean Cleanup
Sydney Cohen – There’s a lot of plastic in the ocean. In fact, it’s estimated that there are more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic in the world’s oceans. This is not only harmful to marine ecosystems, but also to humans as we rely on the ocean for food and other resources. Thankfully, there are people and organizations who are working to clean up the ocean and reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in it.
The Alarming Facts about Plastic Pollution In Today’s World
Harry Cooper – The modern world is filled with plastic. The original plastic, created in 1869, was made from treated plant fibers and was meant to replace products made from ivory, which was incredibly expensive and required killing wild elephants.
In Your Opinion, Is Rain Water Safe to Drink Today?
Ilana Stein – There is nothing more fun than drinking clean rainwater! But, can you drink rainwater today?
Rain Water Treatment as One Solution to Growing World Water Shortages
Sydney Cohen – Water is essential to life. It provides for drinking, sanitation, and irrigation needs to the world’s population. However, in many parts of the world, water is not available without a significant expenditure or travel time.