The World is Full of Litter

Plastic is one of the most highly littered materials. It is a large part of modern life. Smartphone cases, computer keyboards, shopping bags, and water bottles are all made with it. While plastic has been around for less than a century, it's dramatically changed the way we live. It is very hardwearing and designed to… Continue reading The World is Full of Litter

Plastic is one of the most highly littered materials. It is a large part of modern life. Smartphone cases, computer keyboards, shopping bags, and water bottles are all made with it. While plastic has been around for less than a century, it’s dramatically changed the way we live. It is very hardwearing and designed to…… Continue reading The World is Full of Litter

Are Fewer Airplanes in the Sky a Good Thing?

The global pandemic has changed the way we travel. There are fewer airplanes in the sky. Airlines are retiring them because there are fewer passengers. While this is bad for the airline and travel business, it is quite good for the environment. If you live in a big city you’ve probably enjoyed the peace and…… Continue reading Are Fewer Airplanes in the Sky a Good Thing?

What is a Patient Zero?

The expression patient zero comes from epidemiology. In medicine it describes the first person infected in an epidemic or a pandemic.  The expression patient zero comes from epidemiology (the study of the spread of disease.) Epidemiologists are kind of medical detectives. It is important to now where diseases start in order to control them. The term was first used widely in…… Continue reading What is a Patient Zero?

What is a Pandemic?

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease, usually a virus.  A pandemic happens when a new virus spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity, that is, their bodies cannot fight it. Viruses that have caused pandemics have normally come from animal influenza viruses.  It’s just the Flu, isn’t…… Continue reading What is a Pandemic?