Environment
Environment
The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day
Today, April 22, Earth Day is celebrated once again as over one billion people help the Earth recover from the ravages of industrialization.
Energy
“End of the Fossil Age” is Imminent Analysts Claim
The end of the fossil fuel age is imminent, according to a report released on Wednesday. The authors of the report argue that "clean energy" sources are increasingly replacing fossil fuels in the light of climate concerns and the...
Environment
More Than 170 Trillion Plastic Particles Afloat in Oceans
Scientists have uncovered an alarming increase in plastic pollution in oceans, estimating that more than 170 trillion plastic particles are currently afloat in the world's waters. The research published by the 5 Gyres Institute in the journal Plos One,...
Environment
Brazil Sinks Aircraft Carrier in Atlantic Despite Pollution Risk
The Brazilian military went ahead and sank an outdated aircraft carrier in the Atlantic Ocean dismissing objections from environmental groups by arguing that the damage would have been worse if the ship had not been sunk carefully.
After being built...
Greece
Edessa: The Greek City of Water and the Five Senses
Get to know Edessa, the Northern Greek city referred to as the “City of Water and of the Five Senses,” which is home to thermal springs and the famed Edessa Waterfalls.
Edessa is the capital of Pella, located in the...
Environment
Biophilic Skyscraper With Over 80,000 Plants Opens in Singapore
A biophilic skyscraper with over eighty thousand plants and trees spread out over 8,361 square meters has just opened its doors in Singapore. CapitaSpring, located in Singapore’s financial district, took four years to build and is now one of...
USA
Hurricane Ian Swamps Southwest Florida
One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the US, Hurricane Ian, swamped southwest Florida on Wednesday, devastating streets with floods, knocking out power, and trapping over 1.8 million people in homes with catastrophic damage threats further inland.
While...
Environment
Live Webcams Show Hurricane Ian Lashing Florida
Hurricane Ian, just shy of Category 5 strength, is moving onshore in southwestern Florida, as millions of residents are bracing for life-threatening storms, catastrophic winds, and floods.
Now at Category 4 with sustained winds of 155 mph, Ian’s center was...
Economy
Greek Fishermen Launch Initiative to Deal With Marine Pollution
Greek fishermen recently launched an initiative to prevent marine pollution and protect fish stocks. The ''Amorgorama'' initiative seeks to adopt and manage a more sustainable way of dealing with marine pollution and overfishing in the Aegean.
The program is an...
Crime
Suspected Arsonist Caught on Camera in Penteli Fire Near Athens
An arson suspect was caught on camera on Thursday in relation to the fire that broke out on the densely-forested Mt Penteli just outside of Athens, Greece on Tuesday.
According to the Greek television network Alpha, locals saw a man...