
The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
How Much Plastic Is In the Ocean?
Plastic has been found in more than 60% of all seabirds and in 100% of sea turtles species.
Every year, 8 million metric tons (8.8 million

The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
What Is the Problem With Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines.
Misuse and overuse of antimicrob

The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
How Much Food Gets Tossed When We Don't Eat It?
In 2019, consumers tossed away nearly 1 billion tons of food or 17% of all food they bought.
In 2019, 690 million people were undernourished

The Earth & I Editorial Team
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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,