Articles by: Robin Scher

The Impact of Plastic on Human Health

The Impact of Plastic on Human Health

We know that plastic is choking the planet. But it could be killing us, too. In 2019, the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks published a statement that identified 14 emerging health and environmental issues. Right near the top of that list was plastic waste. The committee emphasized the “urgent” need “for a better assessment of hazard and[Read More…]

by 12/07/2023 Comments are Disabled Environmental Protection
Across Africa, Water Conflict Threatens Security, Health, and the Environment

Across Africa, Water Conflict Threatens Security, Health, and the Environment

Water is a finite resource on our planet. We can only rely on what we have, which translates to about 2.5 percent of drinkable fresh water. Of that amount, only 0.4 percent currently exists in lakes, rivers, and moisture in the atmosphere. The strain of this limited supply grows by the day and as this continues, the detrimental impact will continue to[Read More…]

by 22/11/2022 Comments are Disabled Environmental Protection
As Cryptocurrency Becomes Mainstream, Its Carbon Footprint Can’t Be Ignored

As Cryptocurrency Becomes Mainstream, Its Carbon Footprint Can’t Be Ignored

As Bitcoin prices rise, so will the incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate. For advocates of cryptocurrency, the promise of an economic future that is managed by a blockchain (a decentralized database that is shared among the nodes of a computer network, as opposed to being held in a single location, such[Read More…]

by 14/01/2022 Comments are Disabled World
Why the Internet Itself Is a Major Environmental Problem

Why the Internet Itself Is a Major Environmental Problem

The paradox of combating climate change is that the extent of the emergency extends far beyond the actions taken by individuals to mitigate the climate crisis, yet collective action is what is most required to address this issue. There are so many examples of this dilemma—from recycling to how power is being generated, to what people should consume. In each case, broad-based action is required[Read More…]

by 15/12/2021 Comments are Disabled Environmental Protection
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