The magic of science: How we transform plastic waste into delicious vanilla
From iced coffee straws to takeout bags, plastic has become a daily necessity. Many fields use plastic, such as aerospace, construction, packing, energy generation,... Read more.
5 Ways the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Makes Cities Sustainable
Humans have become an urban species. Since 1950, the number of people in towns and cities has increased fivefold. Currently, over 3.5 billion people live in urban... Read more.
Zoonotic diseases and food production: Preventing the next pandemic
The term zoonotic disease refers to any infectious disease that came from non-human animals. These diseases then spillover to infect humans. Spillovers means “the... Read more.
Wildlife Trafficking: How it affects Covid19 and other zoonotic diseases
Poaching and Illegal Trafficking The term ‘poaching’ refers to the illegal killing, capturing, shooting, or trapping of wild animals, and the corresponding... Read more.