Tamara Jones+FollowArctic Meltdown = Global Power Grab?Wild how melting Arctic ice is turning into a gold rush for countries like the US, Russia, China, and India. Everyone wants a slice of those untapped resources—oil, gas, critical minerals—hidden under the ice. But it’s not just about money: Indigenous communities are getting squeezed, and the environment is taking a hit. Even insurance companies are hiring climate scientists now! Feels like the planet’s getting hotter, and so is the competition for what’s left. Thoughts? #Arctic #ClimateCrisis #Environment #Science52Share
hnguyen+FollowTeens Find Microplastics in Remote Lakes!Two high schoolers just blew everyone’s minds by finding microplastics in two super-remote lakes at Grand Teton National Park. They hiked, sampled water, and tested it all themselves—no adults needed! Even the National Park Service rarely checks for this stuff. Turns out, even the wildest places aren’t safe from plastic pollution. If you thought plastic was just an ocean problem, think again. Wild, right? #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #Environment #Education20Share
kerryrivera+FollowWho dumps a couch in a stream?!Someone actually tossed a whole couch by a stream in Ontario, and people are losing it online. The photo has everyone ranting about how dumping trash in nature is getting way too common—and it’s not just ugly, it’s bad for the environment and local wildlife. If you’ve got stuff to get rid of, just donate, recycle, or use a proper dump. Seriously, what’s with people? Would you call someone out for this? #environment #nature #pollution #Safety00Share
Stacy Fisher+FollowDisposable Vapes Just Got Banned!Disposable vapes are officially off the shelves across the UK—no more grabbing them at the corner shop or online. The ban aims to stop kids from picking up the habit and tackle the mountain of plastic waste these single-use vapes create. Shops caught selling them could face hefty fines or even jail time. Reusable vapes are still allowed, but this move is all about cutting down on litter and keeping playgrounds vape-free. Big change for vapers and the environment! #VapeBan #UKNews #Environment #Health776432Share
Lauren Cooper+FollowMumbai’s Air Is Basically UnbreathableA train passenger filmed a wild scene in Mumbai: the city is so choked with smog, you can barely see anything from the bridge! People in the comments are freaking out, comparing the air to smoking 108 cigarettes a month. India’s air pollution is officially out of control, with 83 of the world’s 100 most polluted cities. Most of the blame? Coal power and a construction boom. Locals are calling out the government for not doing enough. Would you live somewhere with air like this? #AirPollution #Mumbai #Environment #Smog #India #Transportation2225Share
Jared Fields+FollowEPA Scientists Told: Apply or Else?The EPA just told its scientists to start applying for new jobs within the agency—or risk being out of work. Word is, if you don’t snag one of the new roles, you might be shown the door. There’s a big shakeup going on, and people are worried this could mean losing tons of expert researchers and independent science. What happens to public health and the environment if the experts are pushed out? This could get messy. #EPA #ScienceMatters #JobShakeup #Environment #JobCareer00Share
megangibson+FollowMicroplastics Are Messing With Earthworms?!Just learned that microplastics in soil are actually weakening earthworms’ immune systems! 😳 Scientists found that even tiny amounts of polystyrene (the stuff in packaging) can drop earthworm immune function by 40% in just two weeks. Since earthworms are basically the soil’s clean-up crew, this could mess with crop yields and soil health big time. Some researchers say biochar and even certain bugs might help clean up the mess, but wow, makes you rethink all that plastic we use! #microplastics #earthworms #soilhealth #environment #plasticpollution #Science30Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowMicroplastics Have Been With Us for Decades?!Just found out scientists discovered microplastics in bugs from the 1970s—yep, plastic pollution has been sneaking into nature (and probably us) way longer than we thought. They found colorful plastic bits in preserved insect cases, meaning microplastics have been everywhere for 50+ years. No wonder they’re now in our bodies, food, and water. Kinda wild, right? Makes me rethink all those single-use plastics and synthetic clothes. Anyone else freaked out? #Microplastics #PlasticPollution #EcoAnxiety #ScienceNews #Environment #Science31Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowGhost Forests Are Taking Over the CoastHave you seen those creepy, dead tree graveyards popping up along the coast? Scientists say rising sea levels are turning forests into "ghost forests"—and we’re about 50 years behind on fixing it. Instead of lush woods, we’re getting marshes full of invasive reeds, and it’s messing with wildlife, storm protection, and even the carbon cycle. Wild to think how fast climate change is transforming our landscapes! #ClimateChange #GhostForests #Environment #SeaLevelRise #NatureNews #Science184Share
Amber Mcguire+FollowFly-tippers’ Cars Are Getting Crushed!Wild update: England is officially done with fly-tippers dumping trash everywhere. Councils are teaming up with police to actually seize and CRUSH the vehicles used in illegal dumping. Jail time is on the table too—up to five years! Plus, fly-tippers might have to pay for their own car’s storage and seizure. Drones and mobile CCTV are being used to catch them in the act. Honestly, it’s about time someone took out the trash—literally! #FlyTipping #WasteCrime #Environment #UKNews #CommunityCleanUp #Transportation81Share
