Alexandra Franklin-Cheung

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If global warming increases rainfall, could the extra clouds block sunlight and help cool the Earth? © Getty Images

If global warming increases rainfall, could the extra clouds block sunlight and help cool the Earth?

Are our pets bad for the environment? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Are our pets bad for the environment?

What does biodegradable plastic degrade into? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What does biodegradable plastic degrade into?

Is it true that you shouldn’t keep plants in the bedroom? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Is it true that you shouldn’t keep plants in the bedroom?

Why are there two layers of clouds? © Dan Bright

Why are there two layers of clouds?

Is it true that the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans don’t mix? © Getty Images

Is it true that the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans don’t mix?

What would have happened if we’d carried on using CFCs? © Getty Images

What would have happened if we’d carried on using CFCs?

Does the carbon dioxide released from fizzy drinks affect the atmosphere? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Does the carbon dioxide released from fizzy drinks affect the atmosphere?

Why don’t hailstorms last as long as rainstorms? © Getty Images

Why don’t hailstorms last as long as rainstorms?

How does plastic get into the oceans? © Getty Images

How does plastic get into the oceans?

Do we really know what climate change will do to our planet? © Getty Images

Do we really know what climate change will do to our planet?

Why are some icebergs green? © Getty Images

Why are some icebergs green?

In what ways are humans making the Earth less habitable? © Getty Images

In what ways are humans making the Earth less habitable?

Is it true that cows lie down when it’s about to rain? © Getty Images

Is it true that cows lie down when it’s about to rain?

Why do banana skins get thinner as the fruit ripens? © Getty Images

Everyday science

What’s a banana skin made of, and can you eat it?