The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
What Do You Know About Tiger Poaching in India?
In 1993 to 1994, investigators in India seized 1470 lbs of tiger bones from the black market.
A person can have a tiger killed for as little
The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
Why Is 1.5°C Important?
At 1.5°C, over 70% of coral reefs will die, but at 2°C, all reefs over 99% will be lost.
Insects, vital for pollination of crops and plants,
The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
What Are Some Ways That Disasters Affect Women?
Disasters lower women’s life expectancy more than men’s.
Women, boys, and girls are 14 times more likely than men to die during a disaster.
The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
How Much Waste Does The US Produce?
In 2018, the US produced 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW), or 4.9 lbs per person per day.
About 24% of the MSW, or 69 mil
The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
What Happened to Energy-Related CO2 Emissions in 2020?
Overall, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, energy-related CO2 emissions decreased by 11% in the US in 2020.