Green Junction Nurdles are the plastic pellets made by the polymer industry. Their average diameter is 2-5 mm. The larger ones are similar in size to a pencil eraser. Every year, trillions (or more) of nurdles are shipped from the industries to companies that make plastic items. Large numbers of these small, light-weight pellets are... Continue Reading →
The High Seas Treaty is a powerful testament to multilateralism. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction After several decades of negotiations, the United Nations adopted an international treaty in 2023 to protect the oceans. Last month, the High Seas Treaty cleared its final step toward becoming international law, with the required 60 countries signing on. The law will ensure the protection of huge areas of the ocean that... Continue Reading →
Is your lawn a Significant environmental problem? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction The history behind grass lawns dates back a few centuries, when noble people displayed cut grass/plants as a sign of wealth. In the mid-1800s, an American landscape architect successfully associated cultivated lawns with civilized communities. Post-World War II developers included lawns in their mass-produced homes and subdivisions. Fast forward to the current time... Continue Reading →
Lessons from Costa Rica by Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction The world’s rainforests are home to half of all biodiversity. These forests regulate global climate, purify air and water, provide resources for local communities, and contribute to the entire planet's health. According to National Geographic, the earth’s rainforests once covered 14% of the land and are now only 6%. In the 1950’s, Costa... Continue Reading →
Yellstone National Park…Do we really understand how important it is to our environment? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Yellowstone National Park, the preservation of 3,400 square miles of land in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, was the first national park in the United States, established in 1872. According to the National Park Service’s website, the US now boasts more than 400 parks of preserved land. In 2023, over 325.5 million people visited... Continue Reading →
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