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Global tourism has increased a lot over the past 60 years, growing into a multi-billion dollar industry. As traveling has become more accessible, it has never been easier to learn about the world and connect with people of different cultures. But with restrictions put in place in an attempt to contain the global coronavirus pandemic, destinations that are usually swarming with visitors looks like a ghost town. The coronavirus epidemic is putting up to 50 million jobs in the global travel and tourism sector at risk, with travel likely to slump by a quarter this year, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Of the 50 million jobs that could be lost, around 30 million would be in Asia, 7 million in Europe, 5 million in the Americas and the rest in other continents. This impact would depend on how long the epidemic lasts and could be exacerbated by travel restrictive measures. From spring breaks to summer holidays, the pandemic has disrupted travel plans globally a

Today, with many economies locked down to slow the spread of coronavirus, people from Beijing to Los Angeles have noticed bluer skies and less smog. Satellites show cleaner air extending across Asia, Europe, and North America. These images reflect how the air is changing as the world confronts COVID-19. People are staying home, driving less, and taking fewer flights and cruises. This crisis provides a unique experiment to see how the atmosphere responds as nations cut their emissions. The air is getting cleaner, although these blue skies may be temporary. Most of those maps are plotted from satellite observations of nitrogen dioxide, or NO2, a gas that triggers respiratory illnesses such as asthma. It also reacts in the air to form other types of pollution, such as smog, haze, and acid rain. Nitrogen dioxide can be observed from space because it absorbs unique slivers of sunlight’s rainbow of colors. Those observations tell us a lot about what’s happening on Earth. Some NO2

Covering more than 70% of our planet, oceans are among the Earth’s most valuable natural resources. They govern the weather, clean the air, help feed the world, transport goods and people around the world, and  provide a living for millions . They are also one of the most biologically diverse habitats on the planet, from microscopic algae to the blue whale. Unfortunately, the whole oceanic ecosystem is threatened by pollution- which threatens the lives of many marine creatures. With all streams flowing to rivers and eventually the ocean, the oceans are the end point for so much of the pollution we produce on land, regardless of how far from the coasts we may be. Here are some ocean pollution facts that everyone on our blue planet ought to know. Ocean pollution occurs when potentially harmful sources of pollution reach the water. Most of the sources of ocean pollution originate on land- from runoff, blowing debris or litter, contamination from excessive nutrients, toxins such as p

Today, the world’s oceans face a massive and growing threat from something we encounter everyday: plastic. Plastics are the number one source of pollution in the ocean. According to stats, approximately every square mile of ocean has more than 45,000 pieces of plastic floating in it. Scientists think that the amount of plastic in the ocean might triple by 2050— meaning that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish! This is shocking and terrible news. But, not all plastic is bad. Materials such as bike helmets, car airbags, and many medical supplies are made with plastic, which helps save thousands of lives each year. Plastic water bottles can bring clean drinking water to people who don’t have access to clean drinking water, and plastic straws can help people with disabilities drink. The problem is that most of us use and then toss way more plastic than we need: things like grocery bags, plastic bottles, straws, food wrappers, and plastic packaging. This kind of

Being a nature freak myself and stuck indoors now, I thought my next blog should be one on nature. I decided to start with the North American continent with its diverse landscape - from the frigid Arctic wilderness to the warm, sandy beaches of Mexico and the Caribbean. North America is a vast land filled with fascinating places, friendly people, and amazing adventures. With so many destinations to choose from, here is my compilation of the 10 best places of scenic beauty to visit (in no particular order) to help any confused traveler out there. So let's begin! Canada is a vast and rugged land, featuring blue lakes, numerous rivers, thunderous cascading waterfalls, majestic western mountains, rolling central plains, and forested eastern valleys. Canada's far north lies in the frozen grip of the Arctic, where ice, snow, and glaciers dominate the landscape. Its cold, bare tundra region, is where the colors of Aurora Borealis light up the night sky and

As I sat down to write down my blog, I thought about the impact that this pandemic has had on the environment. The environment seems to be one of the few things that have benefited from this pandemic. Travel, though exciting and fun, can leave a charcoal smudge in your path and leave an impact on the environment. Planes spew carbon emissions, hotels use up gallons of water to launder sheets and towels, and thirsty travelers carry loads of plastic bottles of water. But eco-friendly travel can lighten the pollution impact on Mother Nature. Even after this pandemic, the environment still needs to be taken care of. So, I decided to pen my thoughts on ways to successfully travel in an eco-friendly manner. The majority of travelers would like to make more environmentally friendly choices. So, I would say, let our travel motto be, "Leave the place better than you found it." 1. Choosing a green destination Some countries and cities have good Earth-friendly policies a