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  Millennials, owners of SMEs, determine a Net-Zero future Image: Unsplash In 2019, SME magazine called millennials ‘the most entrepreneurial generation.’ It’s no news that millennials see starting up their businesses as a path to financial independence and a flexible work-life balance. According to World Bank, " SMEs represent about 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide. "   A percentage of this generation create businesses that disrupt the traditional businesses. A good number are in the retail sector and an even greater percentage make a living using the gig economy. But is the saying “Youths are the future leaders of tomorrow”, really relevant in achieving a net-zero future? A Net-Zero Future Image: Unsplash A net-zero future simply refers to reaching a net-zero carbon emissions by a selected date, with 2050 as the starting point. Net-zero refers to achieving an overall balance between emissions produced and emissions taken out of the

Pesticides and the Biodiversity  of Bees and Butterflies Do pesticides have any negative effect(s) on biodiversity?  While the main function of pesticides is to control pests, they still have negative effects on biodiversity,  both in the short and long run. Pesticides toxicity have the capacity to change habitats and disrupt our food chain. In fact, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food stated that, pesticides can persist in the environment for decades and pose a global threat to the entire ecological system upon which food production depends. Their excessive use and misuse can also cause soil contamination and destroy beneficial insects population. What do these mean for bees and butterflies, two important pollinating insects?   I mage Source: Pixabay Pesticides generally refer to substance that kill pests or prevent the damage a pest or weed can cause. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a pesticide is any mixture or substance intende

Covid-19: More than face masks Source: Unsplash Recent research brought to light by Shelly Miller and authored by Dr Morawska, with the title, " Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: The world should face the reality," has 'raised more concerns about airborne transmissions of COVID-19.  Dr. Morawska found out that no country has taken into serious considerations the airborne transfer of the virus indoors; including restaurants, malls, offices and the likes. Source: Twitter  According to a previous research carried out in China two months ago, a group of ten people in a particular section were subject to an air conditioning system and unknowingly, one of them was infected with the virus. It was later found out that these other 9 people were infected, and others within the mall in areas without air conditioning systems were not infected.  Source: Twitter  According to Treehugger, an Architect, Justin Bere noted that "it recommends avoiding central recirculation during S

Technologies that can save the environment  Dear reader,  Do you remember the time before Facebook, or Instagram or Twitter? Not so much? Well, neither do I. Can you imagine a better future than the present one? One where you can do more than just pop up in your neighbor's house in your flying car? "In truth, the importance of technology is nothing new, it is an old, old story." - Gary Hoover Technology, has transcended beyond just 'the better way of doing things' into something more along the lines of 'A Nightmare in Silicon Valley' story.  But, "The planet is in jeopardy!" is a statement that has become a second language, so much that virtually all we know is the problem and not the solution. Yes, these are perilous times, but within them lay the greatest opportunities. "Every student graduating college (or still in school) feels some sort of uncertainty, regardless of their major: will I find a job? Should I move to a big city? What k