Nature Conservation in Howth

In the north of the Dublin coast side there is a village and outer suburb named Howth. This name is assumed to come from Norse origin due to the colonialization of the Vikings…

A Word on Climate Change

Climate change is, without doubt, one of the most threatening issues facing the human race today. Icebergs are melting, storms and freak weather events are becoming more and more apparent and the temperature around the world is increasing every day…

Soil Pollution: The elephant-genie in the room and how we can gradually put it back into the bottle

When we talk about pollution, many of us think of only air pollution. Though some of the others also recognize noise pollution and water pollution, very few of us are aware of soil pollution and its extent…

Orcas, Human, All Too Human

The only surviving member of the “kingdom of the dead” Orcinus genus, the Orcinus Orca, or as it’s more familiarly known as, the Killer Whale has long been a recognisable species of oceanic dolphin…

Lungs of the World

An in-depth look at different types of forests, the threats they face, and conservation efforts…

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are a protected natural site on the west coast of Ireland. With a total length of 14 kilometres and a maximum height of 214m. As I had the opportunity to visit the cliffs and experience the cliffs myself, I not only learned more about the history of this site at the visitors centre, but also got to know about the nature and wildlife…

The Turning Point

by Nadia Ten Hoeve 04/09/2021 The Turning Point is a three-and-a-half-minute short story written, directed and animated by content creator Steve Cutts. The movie was released on YouTube on the first of January 2020. The music was provided by Wantaways. The movie explores the destruction of the environment, climate change and species extinction from different

Menstrual Products: Plastic and Shame

Period products are the fifth most common single-used plastic items found on European beaches, present in greater number than both plastic bags and straws. This in not a big surprise because fifty percent of the population uses period products…

Impact of Disposable Plastic on Environment & Society

A brief look at disposable plastics, often called Single-Use Plastics, from their manufacture, uses, and environmental impact.

Hemp

Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use. It can be used to make a wide range of products…