Why We Use Harmful Chemicals: The Psychology of Convenience
Case Study In 2023, a study by the Silent Spring Institute and UC Berkeley revealed that over 5,000 tons of toxic chemicals are released each year from everyday consumer products used inside homes and workplaces. These include shampoos, lotions, cleaners, fragrances, and paint removers. The study found that many of these products contain volatile organic […]
Water, Water Everywhere: A Chemical Truth We Can’t Ignore
Water, Water Everywhere: A Chemical Truth We Can’t Ignore Poets are not only magical with words but, at times, with predictions too. Seeing how the world is turning, whenever I read through poems (my favourite hobby), I find myself relating to lines that stir not only empathy for Earth, our shared home, but also anger […]