

Buildings Emit 38% of All Energy-Related CO2
The constant construction of new buildings—many of which are not “green”—are a challenge to the international target of 30% energy intensity

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Feb 19, 2022


There’s So Much Light You Can’t See the Stars
For much of Earth’s history, stars have been easily visible in the darkness of the night sky. But today, artificial lighting has changed the

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Feb 19, 2022


The Earth Has 86 Million Tons of Lithium Resources
Lithium is the lightest of all metals and more abundant than tin, lead or silver. It is best known as a component in batteries, but it has m

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Feb 19, 2022


Beyond the Aquarium: Goldfish Thrive in the Wild
Goldfish, or Carassius auratus, are popular aquarium fish that come in other colors besides gold. In the wild, they are considered to be an

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Feb 19, 2022


COP26 Financing Pledges Made as World Watches
There is no time for “blah, blah, blah” says Mark Carney, the UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, when referring to...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Dec 22, 2021