

2.3 Billion People Live in Water Stressed Nations
Water stress relates not only to lack of access to fresh, clean water but to how much we use and how we use it. Here is some global data

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Dec 22, 2021


Mudslides Move as Fast as 35 MPH
Mudslides, or debris slides, claim several lives each year and destroy property and infrastructure. They often occur during intense...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Dec 22, 2021


Manatees Can Hold Their Breath Underwater For 20 Minutes
Known as “sea cows,” manatees are a protected species of mammals that live in warm waters. Related to the elephant, they come with some...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 20, 2021


46% of US Rivers and Streams Have Excess Nutrients
Agricultural runoff generally refers to what leaves a farmer’s field when it rains, as opposed to what stays there. When more nutrients...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 19, 2021


80% Of All Food Produced Goes to Cities
As populations grow and cities become more crowded, the amount of food needed to sustain them grows as well. Let’s look at a breakdown of...

The Earth & I Editorial Team
Oct 18, 2021
