Exactly 39 years ago today, on April 26, 1986, a horrific accident occurred: the explosion of Unit 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. The blast and resulting fire released massive amounts of radioactive material into the environment. Fearing political vulnerability, the USSR concealed the disaster for two days, until Swedish officials detected elevated radiation... Continue Reading →
Twenty years ago, air quality in Paris was extremely low. The NO2 and particulate matter amounts endangered human and animal health to the point that the local government has finally taken the situation under control. Why is this important? Depending on concentrations, nitrous dioxide can harm the respiratory system: irritate the nose, throat, eyes, and... Continue Reading →
Greenwashing is a popular method of false advertisement of sustainable practices of companies’ products, services, or overall operations. The aim is to appear more “eco-friendly” than they indeed are. Greenwashing presents itself in various forms. Here are some common examples: Misleading labels Loud words such as “green”, “all-natural”, or “eco-friendly” do not have any weight... Continue Reading →
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