March 14th, 2024 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Amid our bustling lives, an invisible threat lurks, claiming over one million lives globally every year. The culprit? Short-term...
Category - Environment
Wake Up World’s articles on environmental issues and humanity’s relationship with our Mother Earth.
TerraCycle Global Foundation Achieves Landmark Success: Over 2 Million Pounds of Ocean Plastic Waste Diverted
March 9th, 2024 By Amelia Harris Staff writer for Wake Up World. In an era where the health of our oceans is more critical than ever, the TerraCycle Global Foundation has emerged as a beacon of hope...
Unveiling the Hidden Danger in Our Seas: The Mercury Menace
March 1st, 2024 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World Mercury, a naturally occurring element buried deep within the Earth’s crust, transforms into a perilous foe when it infiltrates...
Decoding Labels: The 25 Sneaky Names for Palm Oil
February 19th, 2024 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World Palm oil, a ubiquitous ingredient in thousands of products from food to cosmetics, is driving an environmental crisis of...
Beyond Microplastics: Nanoplastics Unveiled in Bottled Water – A Silent Threat Emerges
February 13th, 2024 By Lily Anderson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In the era of increasing environmental awareness, the ubiquitous presence of microplastics has raised concerns globally. These...
Community-Based Living – A Paradigm Shifting Solution
February 7th, 2024 By Paul A. Philips Guest Writer for Wake Up World Unsustainable practices designed to enrich the wealthiest pose serious threats to we the human race and our humanity...
Oceanic Alarms: The Covert Impact of Plastic Chemicals on Marine Reproduction
January 26th, 2024 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a new study, the University of Portsmouth researchers have uncovered alarming consequences of plastic pollution on marine life...
Inviting Nature’s Allies: 9 Beneficial Bugs and Tips to Welcome Them to Your Garden
January 25th, 2024 By Amelia Harris Staff Writer for Wake Up World Not all garden guests are created equal, and when it comes to insects, some are true allies in the quest for a vibrant and thriving...
The Impact of Environmental Sustainability on Consumers
January 12th, 2024 By Jane Marsh Guest Writer for Wake Up World Worldwide, people realize how consumerism is a major player in the climate crisis. Frequent Amazon packages used to deliver a rush of...
Buzzkill: Pesticides Wreak Havoc on Bumblebee Colonies, Urgent Action Needed
January 2nd, 2024 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a new study spanning 106 sites across eight European countries, researchers have uncovered alarming evidence that pesticides...
Silent Threat Unveiled: Consuming a Wild Fish Equals a Month of Drinking Contaminated Water, Reveals Alarming Contamination Study
December 20th, 2023 By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a startling revelation, new research has exposed the alarming truth about the contamination of freshwater fish in the United...
A Sanctuary for Native Wild Bees: Unveiling the World’s First Haven of its Kind
December 8th, 2023 By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World In a world grappling with environmental challenges, there exists a remarkable place that radiates hope and inspiration for the...