

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


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
