Over the past years, lagoons have been under constant threat. One of the main threats to lagoons is pollution. The industrial and community wastewater discharge, irresponsible use of agricultural chemicals, land-based pollutants carried by storm water runoff, and the growth […]
Water is essential to human survival. In fact, our bodies are made up of roughly 67% water. So, it shouldn’t be a surprise that many injuries and illnesses can be caused or aggravated by contaminated water. This article discusses how […]
Comparing before and after photos, most people thought that reduced air pollution may have only been COVID-19 pandemic’s redeeming quality. Indeed, as the world stood to a virtual standstill—putting airline operations to a halt, forcing the shift to work–from-home scheme, […]
Plastic pollution is one of the most visible environmental issues of our generation. Australia produces around 2-3 million tons of plastic every single year, with a frightening 130,000 tons on average typically finding its way into our oceans. Being aware […]
The construction industry is one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, playing a huge role in climate change. The effects of construction on the environment are immense from mining precious resources, extracting materials, and destroying habitat. To better […]
Pollution can have significant effects on air quality. If you’ve ever had trouble seeing through the haze or found it hard to breathe while jogging by traffic, you’ve experienced the impact of low-quality air. It can make simple tasks harder […]
If you’ve been paying attention lately, you probably heard a lot about noise pollution. Noise pollution is defined as sound that generates discomfort to the ears. Unlike with other industries, activities in the construction industry aren’t stationary and tend to […]
Much has been made of the impact of plastic on the environment, and rightly so. There is, yet, another reason why you should be careful of how you dispose of plastic namely, its effect on oceans and land animals. As […]
Most of us know about the damaging effects of air pollution on the human body, the environment and the health of our cities. After all, it is difficult to miss the increasing number of headlines detailing the ways in which […]
Most people tend to think that air pollution is only something that occurs outdoors, however this is not the case. In fact, many people would be surprised and shocked to discover that quite frequently, the air quality inside our houses […]