Why doesn’t plastic biodegrade?
This question was asked by Millie from Alexandroupoli, Greece. It’s hard not to be aware of the plastics issue. Public…
Category: Environment
Could bioplastics save the environment?
We all know that plastic is extremely bad for our environment, with some kinds believed to take up to 1000…
What is fracking?
Fracking is a nickname for hydraulic fracturing, a controversial process used to obtain reserves of natural gas deep below Earth’s…
What is coral bleaching?
Coral is made of many tiny organisms called polyps. These soft-bodied animals are related to jellyfish and sea anemones and…
How does the Seabin work?
This question was asked by Jonah from West Sussex, UK. Next time you’re wandering around a harbour or a marina…
What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning?
This question was asked by Ana from Aracena, Spain. Many people think that if the Earth stopped spinning there would…
If we keep burying rubbish in landfill, will the Earth get fatter?
This question was asked by Jake from Lancashire, UK. A landfill site is a place where rubbish is buried in…