With toxic air on the rise across the globe, anti-pollution skincare is the new beauty trend that's trying to combat the issue.

Trend or necessity: Have you tried anti-pollution skincare?

With toxic air on the rise across the globe, anti-pollution skincare is the new beauty trend that's trying to combat the issue.

Air pollution doesn't just&nbsp;wreak havoc on your body, it can also make your skin look duller and cause other skin and hair&nbsp;issues.&nbsp;With toxic air on the rise across global cities and states, there is a <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/valentine-s-day-2022-show-your-skin-some-love-with-these-skincare-tips-1644566263235" target="_blank">new skincare trend</a> that's trying to combat at least some of the issues. 'Anti-pollution' makeup is becoming popular.
SEE MORE&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/beauty-oils-here-is-why-you-need-to-get-them-on-board-your-skincare-routine-1626004145569">Beauty Oils: Here is why you need to get them on board your skincare routine!</a>
The anti-pollution face masks have the ability to counter pollution-related skin issues like inflammation and skin blemishes. Brands often use clay to draw out dirt from the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/fashion-and-beauty/trend-or-necessity-have-you-tried-anti-pollution-skincare-1637214558353" target="_blank">skin</a> or gentle acids to exfoliate the skin.
Serums that clear your complexion and tonics that add a natural glow are also believed to help in pollution-proofing your skin.

Climate change is a direct result of increased carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. A new study by MIT reveals that more volatile temperature rise is in store.

MIT study reveals that global temperatures will become even more volatile 

A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile with an inclination towards warmer climatic conditions.

Climate Change Crisis: It's only going to get hotter!

A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile.

Prolonged droughts, record-breaking heat, wildfires, and frequent cyclonic storms are a direct result of the increased addition of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A new study by MIT reveals that in the coming years, the global temperature will become even more volatile.
The study examines the paleoclimate record of the last 66 million years after&nbsp;the Cenozoic era. The Cenozoic&nbsp;era is the period that began shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs. The team of researchers observed that during this period, the distribution of global temperatures was lopsided and that the warm events were more extreme than the cooling events. This led to faster melting of icebergs in the poles and a rise in sea level. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/society-may-collapse-by-2040-new-analysis-supports-old-prediction-by-mit-1627995654233">Society may collapse by 2040: New analysis supports old prediction by MIT</a>
The researchers say a possible explanation for this warming bias may lie in a &lsquo;multiplier effect.&rsquo; This effect indicates a condition wherein a modest degree of warming naturally speeds up certain biological and chemical processes, leading to further warming. For instance, volcanoes releasing carbon dioxide or a wildfire caused due to excessive heat multiply the global heat levels and shrink the ice sheets.
Daniel Rothman, professor of geophysics at MIT concluded that it is fair to say that the Earth's temperature will continue to become more volatile, with an increased inclination towards warmer climatic conditions. Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-s-poorest-9-times-more-likely-to-die-of-air-pollution-than-the-rich-study-1627967488923">India's poorest 9 times more likely to die of air pollution than the rich: study</a>

If corporations and governments continue their economic growth activities without caring about environmental damage, there is a chance that human society might collapse 

Society may collapse by 2040: New analysis supports old prediction by MIT

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This was earlier predicted by MIT&nbsp;and has now been validated in a new assessment

Human society may collapse by 2040: New assessment of old MIT prediction

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This was earlier predicted by MIT&nbsp;and has now been validated in a new assessment.

There is a serious chance that human society may collapse by 2040 if the global priorities regarding &lsquo;economic growth&rsquo; do not change. This has been ascertained recently after a 1972 MIT study was reassessed by a senior director of KPMG.
As per the old report by a team of scientists at MIT, civilization was bound to collapse if corporations and governments continued to pursue economic growth, irrespective of its environmental damage. It also said that natural resources would become so scarce that further economic growth would become impossible, and personal welfare would nosedive.
The most infamous scenario forecast&nbsp;by the report says that by 2040, the world&rsquo;s economic growth would peak but thereafter, the graph will take a sharp downturn. This will severely impact the global population with regard to food availability and natural resources. This imminent collapse will not end the human race, but the standard of human living conditions will degrade drastically.
Now, nearly half a century later, Gaya Herrington who is a Sustainability and Dynamic System Analysis Lead at KPMG,&nbsp;reassessed the MIT study to observe the predictions made in 1972. And to her horror, there is a close alignment to all the predicted scenarios. Herrington wrote in her study that the scenarios indicate that continuing business as usual to pursue constant growth, will not be possible after 2040. &nbsp;
But beyond all this, there is a silver lining. Herrington says that changes in policies like population control, reduced industrial output and prioritising health and education are the factors that can prevent this horrific downfall. Using the example of covid 19 pandemic and how the world dealt with this global crisis, she says that it is still possible to control the situation.
Herrington believes that it's not yet too late for human society to intentionally change its course and alter the trajectory of the future.

The US Supreme Court on Thursday imposed limits on the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a ruling that undermines President Joe Biden's plans to tackle climate change and could constrain various agencies on other issues.
The court's 6-3 ruling constrained the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal- and gas-fired power plants under the landmark Clean Air Act anti-pollution law. Biden's administration is currently working on new regulations.
The court's six conservatives were in the majority in the decision authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, with the three liberals dissenting.
Biden called the ruling "another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards."

US Supreme Court limits Joe Biden's powers to cut carbon emissions

US Supreme Court limits Joe Biden's powers to cut carbon emissions

The US Supreme Court on Thursday imposed limits on the federal government's authority to issue sweeping regulations to reduce carbon emissions from power plants in a ruling that undermines President Joe Biden's plans to tackle climate change and could constrain various agencies on other issues.
The court's 6-3 ruling constrained the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing coal- and gas-fired power plants under the landmark Clean Air Act anti-pollution law. Biden's administration is currently working on new regulations.
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The court's six conservatives were in the majority in the decision authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, with the three liberals dissenting.
Biden called the ruling "another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards."

'Blockade Australia' protesters disrupted morning traffic in Sydney on Monday morning for over an hour.
According to local police, 10 people were arrested.
In a written statement, they said that one protester blocked city bound lanes of a Sydney Harbour tunnel with her car and chained herself by the neck to the car's steering wheel.
The protester's car was removed by police.
About 50 protesters marched through some of the streets in the city centre to disrupt traffic.
Blockade Australia says it's trying to raise awareness about climate change and calling for further action by leaders.

On camera: climate protesters disrupt traffic in Sydney

About 50 protesters marched through some of the streets in the city centre to disrupt traffic.

'Blockade Australia' protesters disrupted morning traffic in Sydney on Monday morning for over an hour.
According to local police, 10 people were arrested.
In a written statement, they said that one protester blocked city bound lanes of a Sydney Harbour tunnel with her car and chained herself by the neck to the car's steering wheel.
The protester's car was removed by police.
About 50 protesters marched through some of the streets in the city centre to disrupt traffic.
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Blockade Australia says it's trying to raise awareness about climate change and calling for further action by leaders.

Heatwave is sweeping across Europe with temperatures rising the most since the start if the centry for some. From France, UK, Spain to Italy heat alerts and measures are being imposed to restrict 'exposure and impact.'Temperatures in France have mounted all week and passed 37 degrees prompting the Macron govt to now banning all outdoor events like concerts and public gatherings in parts of France. Deja vu of the deadly heat wave in 2003 that killed about 15,000 people is making the French government take drastic steps early such as shutting schools early as well. But France is not alone as it faces record breaking temperatures.  In the UK, temperatures are expected to reach 33C in southern England, while a level three heat-health alert has been issued for London. In Spain, which has just experienced its hottest May since the beginning of the century, temperatures are forecast to hit highs of 43 degress and forest fires are already starting to flare up. And across in Italy viral images of it's largest river, the Po,  'disappearing' is making the nation face serious drought conditions. Water is so low in large stretches  that locals can walk through the middle of the expanse of sand and wartime shipwrecks are resurfacing.

Heatwave across Europe: Rivers dry in Italy, France bans outdoor events

From France, UK, Spain to Italy heat alerts and measures are being imposed to restrict 'exposure and impact' as temperatures rise to record-setting levels 

Spain, Italy and the UK are also experiencing high temperatures.

Heatwave is sweeping across Europe with temperatures rising the most since the start if the centry for some. From France, UK, Spain to Italy heat alerts and measures are being imposed to restrict 'exposure and impact.' Temperatures in France have mounted all week and passed 37 degrees prompting the Macron govt to now banning all outdoor events like concerts and public gatherings in parts of France. Deja vu of the deadly heat wave in 2003 that killed about 15,000 people is making the French government take drastic steps early such as shutting schools early as well.&nbsp; But France is not alone as it faces record breaking temperatures.&nbsp; In the UK, temperatures are expected to reach 33C in southern England, while a level three heat-health alert has been issued for London. In Spain, which has just experienced its hottest May since the beginning of the century, temperatures are forecast to hit highs of 43 degress and forest fires are already starting to flare up.&nbsp; And across in Italy viral images of it's largest river, the Po, 'disappearing' is making the nation face serious drought conditions. Water is so low in large stretches that locals can walk through the middle of the expanse of sand and wartime shipwrecks are resurfacing.

Villagers in Maharashtra's Chandrapur are in panic and terror after a man was mauled to death by a tiger. The victim, 50-year-old Rajendra Arjun Kamdi, had gone with his wife and mother to a forested area to collect wood for a fence.
The tiger, lurking in bushes, attacked the man and killed him. When the wife and mother raised an alarm, the wild cat fled from the spot. The incident occurred on June 12 afternoon.
The victim, a labourer, was a resident of Halda village in Brahmapuri. The incident created panic among residents of villages in the area. A local leader reportedly threatened an agitation if authorities did not take steps to reduce man-animal conflict.

Tiger attacks, kills man in front of wife, mother in Maharashtra; villagers in panic, threaten agitation

Villagers in Maharashtra's Chandrapur are in panic after a man was mauled to death by a tiger with a local leader threatening an agitation if steps aren't taken to reduce man-animal conflict.

Villagers in Maharashtra's Chandrapur are in panic and terror after a man was mauled to death by a tiger. The victim, 50-year-old Rajendra Arjun Kamdi, had gone with his wife and mother to a forested area to collect wood for a fence.
The tiger, lurking in bushes, attacked the man and killed him. When the wife and mother raised an alarm, the wild cat fled from the spot. The incident occurred on June 12 afternoon.
The victim, a labourer, was a resident of Halda village in Brahmapuri. The incident created panic among residents of villages in the area. A local leader reportedly threatened an agitation if authorities did not take steps to reduce man-animal conflict.
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World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year. This year, the campaign focuses on ‘Living sustainably in harmony with nature’.

World Environment Day 2022: Follow the 3R’s to do your bit for the environment 

World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year. This year, the campaign focuses on &lsquo;Living sustainably in harmony with nature&rsquo;.

World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year. This day is celebrated to promote awareness about the urgent need to protect and conserve the environment. It also throws light on how various practices such as the use of plastic, illegal wildlife trade, pollution, global warming, etc are harmful for the environment.&nbsp;
The campaign slogan for this year is &lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo; and it focuses on &lsquo;Living sustainably in harmony with nature&rsquo;. So, do your bit for the environment by following the 3R&rsquo;s- Recycle, Reduce and Reuse.
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Recycle&nbsp;
Instead of throwing away any unused items, recycle them as new products. This can include plastic, paper, glass, cardboard items, etc. This will help significantly in reducing the generation of waste.&nbsp;
Reduce&nbsp;
The making of new products involves a variety of materials and leads to waste generation and pollution. Turn off the lights when not in use and reduce the use of items that are made with non-biodegradable materials such as plastic.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Reuse&nbsp;
Resist the urge to discard any product after using it. Reuse those items for the same purpose or utilise them in any other suitable way and be environmentally aware by doing your bit.&nbsp;

‘Only One Earth’ is a powerful anthem that is penned by Swanand Kirkire and is a joint effort of Bhamla Foundation and Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd. 

World Environment Day 2022: ‘Only One Earth’ anthem recently unveiled to celebrate the occasion

&lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo; is a powerful anthem that is penned by Swanand Kirkire and is a joint effort of Bhamla Foundation and Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd.&nbsp;

World Environment Day is observed on June 5 each year. To celebrate this day,&nbsp;Bhamla Foundation, an organisation working to address health, environment and cleanliness issues, and Hungama Digital Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd, announced a new musical anthem titled &lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo;.
This powerful anthem which was recently&nbsp;unveiled at a press conference is penned by Swanand Kirkire, sung by Shaan, B Praak, Salim Merchant, Darshan Raval, Shankar Mahadevan, Tulsi Kumar, Ananya Birla, Bhoomi Trivedi, and Akriti Kakkar.
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The anthem encourages a harmonious association with nature through sustainable lifestyle. The campaign is supported by the United Nations Environment Programme, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and dignitaries across politics, environment, and entertainment.&nbsp;Bharat Ratna awardee and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar is the brand ambassador of this campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Speaking about the journey for environmental welfare so far, Asif Bhamla, President, Bhamla Foundation, said, 'Keeping sentiments stronger than ever to protect mother Nature, the foundation presents &lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo; through a musical message with the potential to encourage the masses. The current global campaign highlights the importance of ecological conservation across national borders.'
Composer and singer Shaan said, 'It is the duty of every human being to protect the environment. It is indeed a great opportunity to create music that supports this great cause.
Having collaborated with Bhamla Foundation and Hungama on this cause previously, I am excited about the energy and resolve &lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo; brings in with an amazing line-up of singers. I&rsquo;m confident that the song will touch countless hearts.'&nbsp;
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Lyricist Swanand Kirkire said, 'One can&rsquo;t emphasise the need to think for our environment and act on it, thanks to global warming. Time and again, I have been fortunate to share my concerns for the world through songs I&rsquo;ve written for the foundation. &lsquo;Only One Earth&rsquo; binds countless people to the united resolve of saving our planet.'

Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast — a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself.
Genetic analysis has revealed that the underwater fields of waving green seagrass are a single organism covering 70 square miles (180 square kilometers) through making copies of itself over 4,500 years.
The research was published Wednesday in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Scientists confirmed that the meadow was a single organism by sampling and comparing the DNA of seagrass shoots across the bed, wrote Jane Edgeloe, a study co-author and marine biologist at the University of Western Australia.
A variety of plants and some animals can reproduce asexually. There are disadvantages to being clones of a single organism — such as increased susceptibility to diseases — but “the process can create hopeful monsters'” by enabling rapid growth, the researchers wrote.
The scientists call the meadow of Poseidon's ribbon weed “the most widespread known clone on Earth," covering an area larger than Washington.
Though the seagrass meadow is immense, it's vulnerable. A decade ago, the seagrass covered an additional seven square miles, but cyclones and rising ocean temperatures linked to climate change have recently killed almost a tenth of the ancient seagrass bed.

World's largest plant is a vast seagrass meadow in Australia

Scientists confirmed that the meadow was a single organism by sampling and comparing the DNA of seagrass shoots across the bed

Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast &mdash; a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself.
Genetic analysis has revealed that the underwater fields of waving green seagrass are a single organism covering 70 square miles (180 square kilometers) through making copies of itself over 4,500 years.
The research was published Wednesday in Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/world-s-largest-bottle-of-whiskey-sells-for-1-1-million-british-pounds-1653972782006">World's largest bottle of whiskey sells for 1.1 million British pounds</a>
Scientists confirmed that the meadow was a single organism by sampling and comparing the DNA of seagrass shoots across the bed, wrote Jane Edgeloe, a study co-author and marine biologist at the University of Western Australia.
A variety of plants and some animals can reproduce asexually. There are disadvantages to being clones of a single organism &mdash; such as increased susceptibility to diseases &mdash; but &ldquo;the process can create hopeful monsters'&rdquo; by enabling rapid growth, the researchers wrote.
The scientists call the meadow of Poseidon's ribbon weed &ldquo;the most widespread known clone on Earth," covering an area larger than Washington.
Though the seagrass meadow is immense, it's vulnerable. A decade ago, the seagrass covered an additional seven square miles, but cyclones and rising ocean temperatures linked to climate change have recently killed almost a tenth of the ancient seagrass bed.

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Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to researchers including those from the Wildlife Institute of India.
In the study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, surveys of the river and local fishermen found that there is no system for fishers to recycle their nets. Most fishers say they mend and repurpose nets if they can, but if they can't do that the nets are often discarded in the river.&nbsp;

Discarded fishing gear hampering Gangetic marine life: report 

Discarded fishing gear threatening&nbsp;Gangetic marine life: report
A menace for critically endangered wildlife species&nbsp;
Study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment
No system for fishers to recycle or safely discard fishing nets&nbsp;

Plastic pollution from discarded fishing gear in the Ganges River poses a threat to wildlife such as the critically endangered three-striped roofed turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin, according to researchers including those from the Wildlife Institute of India.
In the study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, surveys of the river and local fishermen found that there is no system for fishers to recycle their nets. Most fishers say they mend and repurpose nets if they can, but if they can't do that the nets are often discarded in the river.&nbsp;

According to a study, opening the windows at night and pulling down the shades during afternoon can protect your house from becoming a heat hazard during extreme heat waves.

How to protect yourself from the heatwaves

This is your guide to staying cool at home during a heatwave!

Here's how you can protect yourself from the heatwaves

Should you open your windows or close them? Can plants help and should you get air conditioning? This is your guide to staying cool at home during a heatwave!

As large parts of the country continue to swelter under the grip of a scorching heatwave, it is important to understand how we can protect ourselves.
According to a study published in the journal Applied Energy, opening the windows at night and pulling down the shades during the afternoon can protect your house from becoming a heat hazard during extreme heatwaves.
Researchers found that shades and natural ventilation can keep your house temperatures out of the danger zone during a heatwave. It also reduces the load on air conditioning by up to 80 per cent.&nbsp;
Thanks to climate change, such extreme heat events are expected to be more frequent. So figuring out how to make a home livable during the intense summer heat becomes an increasingly urgent issue.&nbsp;
Such passive cooling strategies can be a lifeline for people without air conditioning. And even people with air conditioning can use this technique to lower their summer energy bills, researchers concluded.
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The desire by people in richer countries for a diverse range of out-of-season produce imported from overseas is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions, new research has found.

Consume local food to fight against climate change: Research

Diet to save: Your food choices can help fight climate change



The desire by people in richer countries for a diverse range of out-of-season produce imported from overseas is driving up global greenhouse gas emissions, new research has found.

The desire by the world&rsquo;s affluent to consume out-of-season produce is making large contributions to global greenhouse gas emissions, new research has suggested. The study also found that food is responsible for about 16 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year.&nbsp;
For the study, experts used the concept of &ldquo;food miles&rdquo; to measure the distance a food item travels from where it&rsquo;s produced to where it&rsquo;s consumed. Researchers analysed 74 countries, 37 economic sectors and four transport modes; water, rail, road and air.&nbsp;
As per the findings, high-income countries are disproportionate contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. They constitute 12.5% of the world&rsquo;s population yet generate 46% of international greenhouse gas&nbsp;emissions.
Eating food grown and produced locally is a powerful way to take action on climate change. Consumers also have the power to reduce food transport emissions by adopting a more sustainable diet, researchers concluded.&nbsp;
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The problem of too much plastic packaging will not be solved without addressing its evil twin that is food waste.

Not just plastic pollution, food waste is far worst for environment: Analysis

Food waste far worst than plastic pollution, here's why! 

Plastic pollution has been a major factor for climate change but this problem can't be solved without addressing its larger twin; food waste.

Plastic pollution has been a major factor for climate change but this problem can't be solved without addressing its larger twin; food waste.
As per reports, the United States, China and Brazil are responsible for a staggering 44.6 per cent of all the world&rsquo;s plastic packaging and the majority of it is wrapped around food.
If we look at the UN data, 20 to 30 per cent of food produced is wasted. Pertinently, that the environmental problems connected to food are larger than the ones plastic packaging causes. The food humans consume is responsible for 21 to 37 per cent of global climate change.
Consumers mostly waste packaged food because it has gone bad or has expired. Plastic packaging is used to preserve food, but it contributes to food waste. Hence, there is a need to consider food and its packaging as a unit.&nbsp; The issue of food waste cannot be solved in isolation from the issue of plastic packaging. Better serving instructions or smaller packaging could save tonnes of foods from being wasted and therefore reduce food waste. The problems clearly is entwined.
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A climatarian diet isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about how you shop and cook as well.

What is climatarian diet? Is this eco-friendly diet trend the only way forward?

With people being more aware of the climate crisis and global warming, they are focusing on means through which they can reduce their carbon footprint. The conscious choice to switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle has made the climatarian diet a popular trend.

The Climatarian Diet: Reduce your carbon footprint

The climatarian&nbsp;diet&nbsp;focuses on reducing carbon footprint by consciously choosing food items that do not add to the growing greenhouse gas emissions.

With Gen Z and Millennials being more conscious of the climate crisis and global warming than Boomers and Gen&nbsp;X, they are increasingly focusing on means through which they can reduce their carbon footprint. The conscious choice to switch to an eco-friendly lifestyle has made the&nbsp;climatarian diet a popular trend.
The climatarian diet focuses on reducing carbon footprint by consciously choosing food items that do not add to the growing greenhouse gas emissions.&nbsp;A climatarian diet isn&rsquo;t just about&nbsp;what&nbsp;you eat, it&rsquo;s about how you shop and cook as well. While some people choose to cut out meat completely, others don&rsquo;t. The main goal of the diet is to eat more plant foods while limiting or eliminating animal products.
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Here are some ways to adapt to this eco-friendly diet and lifestyle.
Focus on locally grown produce
The goal of the climatarian diet is not an extremist approach like veganism or pescetarianism, but rather to make small changes that collectively make a large difference. When you stop purchasing some exotic salad dressing or coffee beans online and rather buy from your local grocery store, you make the conscious decision to not add on to the global fuel burden, and in turn, help your locals instead.
Limit your sugar intake
Not only is excessive sugar consumption bad for your health, it&rsquo;s bad for the planet too. Sugarcane is a water-intensive crop that remains in the soil all year long. As one of the world&rsquo;s thirstiest crops, sugarcane has a significant impact on many environmentally sensitive regions. Sugar mills produce wastewater, toxic emissions and solid wastes that gravely impact the planet.
Swap beef or lamb for chicken
Beef and lamb use much more land and water per kg food produced than other meats. In fact, chicken is the least carbon-intensive option. Swapping beef for chicken can significantly decrease your carbon footprint.
Go nuts on seeds
Great for snacking or adding to smoothies or overnight oats, nuts and seeds are a great source of protein. The most eco-friendly varieties include peanuts, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds and pumpkin seeds.
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If you thought financial stability and money laundering are the only two big concerns around crypto you would be mistaken. The growing crypto craze is turning out to be the one of the biggest threats to the environment. Here are shocking facts about the new climate criminal in town-: 

A University of Cambridge analysis estimated that bitcoin mining consumes 121.36 terawatt hours a year. This is more than all of Argentina consumes, or more than the consumption of Google, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft combined.
Between 2015 and March of 2021, Bitcoin energy consumption increased almost 62-fold. According to Cambridge University, only 39 percent of this energy comes from renewable sources, and that is mostly from hydropower, which can have harmful impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
Bitcoin, which dominates more than 40% of the crypto market, has a carbon footprint comparable to that of Chile, producing 91.58 megatons of CO2 annually, this is as per Digiconomist’s Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index.
 Bitcoin consumes around 192.80 TWh of power which is as much power as Thailand uses and most of this power is generated through coal, as experts say.
The energy footprint of one bitcoin transaction is equivalent to 4.53 lakh payments on the Visa network.
The Bitcoin network also generates significant quantities of electronic waste (e-waste). The reason for this is that Bitcoin mining is done with specialized (singular purpose) hardware, which becomes obsolete roughly every 1.5 years. 
Bitcoin’s annual electronic waste generation -- 30.7 metric kilotons or 272g per transaction on average -- is comparable to the small IT equipment waste produced by a country such as the Netherlands.

It was because of these very climate concerns that China cracked down on crypto mining hoping to reduce the enormous energy consumption that was working against China’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2060

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Electricity consumption of Bitcoin&nbsp;is more than Google, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft combined.

If the opposition of central bankers was not enough, crypto&nbsp;backers are now contending with environmentalists&nbsp;as a threat to the climate. With New York looking to outlaw some bitcoin&nbsp;mining; cryptocurrency's&nbsp;dirty&nbsp;secret -- energy consumption -- will take the center stage in the debate. Here are shocking facts about the new&nbsp;climate criminal in town-:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>A University of Cambridge analysis&nbsp;estimated that bitcoin mining consumes 121.36 terawatt-hours&nbsp;a year. This is more than all of Argentina consumes, or more than the consumption of Google, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft combined. </li>
<li>Between 2015 and March of 2021, Bitcoin energy consumption increased almost 62-fold. According to Cambridge University,&nbsp;only 39 percent of this energy&nbsp;comes from renewable sources, and that is mostly from hydropower, which can have harmful impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity. </li>
<li>Bitcoin, which dominates more than 40% of the crypto&nbsp;market,&nbsp;has a carbon footprint comparable to that of Chile, producing 91.58 megatons of CO2 annually, this is as per&nbsp;Digiconomist&rsquo;s&nbsp;Bitcoin Energy Consumption Index. </li>
<li>&nbsp;Bitcoin&nbsp;consumes around 192.80&nbsp;TWh&nbsp;of power which is&nbsp;as much power as Thailand uses&nbsp;and&nbsp;most of this power is generated through coal, as experts say. </li>
<li>The energy footprint of one bitcoin transaction is equivalent to 4.53 lakh payments on the&nbsp;Visa&nbsp;network. </li>
<li>The Bitcoin network also generates significant quantities of electronic waste (e-waste). The reason for this is that Bitcoin mining is done with specialized (singular purpose) hardware, which becomes obsolete roughly every 1.5 years.&nbsp; </li>
<li>Bitcoin&rsquo;s annual electronic waste generation -- 30.7 metric kilotons or 272g per transaction&nbsp;on average -- is comparable to the small IT equipment waste produced by a country such as the Netherlands.</li>
</ul>
It was because of these very climate concerns that China cracked down on crypto mining hoping to reduce the&nbsp;enormous energy consumption that was working against China&rsquo;s goal to be carbon neutral by 2060.&nbsp;
Also read/watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/cryptocurrency/crypto-crushed-flashback-to-when-malaysia-destroyed-1000-bitcoin-mining-rigs-with-a-steamroller-1637910206107" target="_blank">Crypto Crushed! Flashback to when Malaysia destroyed 1000 Bitcoin mining rigs with a steamroller</a>

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