Cape Town Sustainability: Circular Economy Solutions

Cape Town Sustainability: Circular Economy Solutions In 2017, Cape Town witnessed its worst drought of the century, having received the lowest rainfall since 1933. Day Zero had arrived, with water levels in dams at less than 10%. By February 2018, increased restrictions limited daily water usage to 50 litres per person. The city of Cape Town, […]

Can Air Pollution Reduce Covid Vaccination Antibodies?

Can Air Pollution Reduce Covid Vaccination Antibodies? A study found that pre-pandemic air pollution reduced COVID-19 vaccine antibody responses. In people without prior infection, exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and black carbon decreased IgM and IgG antibody responses by 10%.  Environmental Health Perspectives published the study. It supported air pollution’s immune system […]

Can Pricing Carbon Solve Climate Change?

Can Pricing Carbon Solve Climate Change? As climate change bakes the planet, dozens of nations and many local governments are putting a price tag on greenhouse gas emissions, increasing flooding, droughts, and other costly catastrophes. The Biden administration’s social cost estimate is about $51, meaning every ton of carbon dioxide spewed from a power plant or tailpipe today is […]