alexisjones's Articles

Jun 9, 2019

What Happens To Plastic Waste?

Have you ever wondered what happens to plastic after you put it in the recycling bin? The world produces nearly 300

Apr 9, 2019

Lessons From A Termite Mound!

The Eastgate Center in Harare, Zimbabwe is the largest commercial building in the country. Yet, it consumes 90% less

Mar 8, 2019

The Debate Over Lab-Grown Meat

Over the past few years, there has been a lot of talk about lab-grown meat as the next big environmental solution.

Feb 24, 2019

Imagine A World Without Insects

Imagine a world in which the entire insect population was simply gone.According to a recent global review of scientific

Feb 11, 2019

The Thwaites Glacier Melts Away

Did you know that the lowest recorded temperature in the world, of -133.6 degrees Fahrenheit, was in Antarctica? Did

Jan 18, 2019

Protecting Joshua Tree National Park

The U.S government shutdown is not only impacting the livelihood of nearly 800,000 people. Even trees are 

Nov 26, 2018

Melting Arctic Ice Releases Acid

A recent study shows that melting permafrost in western Canada is leaking acid and threatening the surrounding

Jun 11, 2018

Salt Storms In Central Asia

If there is an example of how humans are altering ecosystems in their lifetime, consider the Aral Sea in Central Asia

May 10, 2018

Hawaii Bans Sunscreen To Save Corals

Did you know that certain types of sunscreens are having adverse effects on marine life? Hawaii recently passed a bill

May 1, 2018

A Victory For Bees In Europe

Did you know that bees pollinate 70% of the crops that feed the world? Without bees, many crops and ecosystems would

Apr 26, 2018

Food Waste: How Can You Help?

Did you know that an average family of four wastes enough food to provide for an entire extra family member? A study

Apr 2, 2018

The Last Male White Rhino Dies

Did you know that approximately 200 species go extinct every day?On March 20th, the world’s last male northern white