Written by Dennis Liu, Four Green Steps

Truffle mushrooms are a precious delight that is craved by the world’s ever-growing population. It excites people’s taste buds in forms of gourmet dishes, and snacks around the globe. About 200 to 300 tonnes of truffles were sold in the 1960s, while it is believed to have sold 1000 tonnes in the 1900s. However, only 25 tonnes were sold in the 2010-2011 season. Being this popular, one would ask, why are the sales declining over the years? The answer is not surprising, this delicious treasure did not lose its popularity in time, but the decline is caused by the drop in supply.

Written by Berke Ugur, Four Green Steps

The probability of having snow on Christmas morning has declined consistently for the last 50 years in the northern hemisphere due to climate change and will likely to decline towards the latter half of the century, according researchers and meteorologists around the world.

Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

New records indicate that greenhouse gases have reached an all-time high, surpassing scientists previous expectations. The U.N. Weather Agency reported earlier this week that CO2 levels are UP 39% since the start of the industrial revolution.

Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps

Just when we think the worst is behind us, climate scientists are predicting the worst for the near future- more floods, droughts and heatwaves. Scientists are warning that these are only some of the consequences of climate change and basically to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.