We now have a Garbage Island AND a Garbage Mountain. When you think of Mount Everest, you probably imagine glittering jagged peaks striking a bold horizon against a clear blue sky. Or perhaps a flag flapping atop the highest peak. For many, Everest represents a challenge that only the most intrepid of adventurers have dared to conquer. But do you know what has conquered … [Read more...] about Shocking video shows how much rubbish is left on Mount Everest
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Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change
As their arctic environment fades, hungry polar bears are flocking to garbage dumps to feed their tummies. On Wednesday, a group of Canadian and American experts cautioned that as polar bear populations become increasingly reliant on landfills near northern settlements, waste poses an emerging threat to already vulnerable polar bear populations. According to the article … [Read more...] about Polar Bears Scavenge on Rubbish, Human Food Waste to Cope with Climate Change