Dance Until the Music Stops What the 2008 financial crisis can tell us about global warming
Will the forcings and feedbacks of climate change get the best of us?
Ways In Which Businesses Can Improve Their Eco-Credentials
It’s often assumed that commercial businesses have to be coerced into improving their eco-credentials. However, realistically, it often saves companies money to be a little greener when it comes to how they run and maintain their properties.
An Open Letter to Climate Crusaders Greta Thunberg and Billie Eilish
What if Greta Thunberg & Billie Eilish collaborated on a documentary to show the world’s young people how to turn our climate situation around?
The Continuation of the Flint Water Crisis
In many communities across America, the idea of water as a fundamental right is laughable.
Trump Second Term = Bad News For Environment, Climate NEPA Rollback & Compounded Climate Woes Just The Tip Of The iceberg
Environmentalists are bracing for what a second Trump term could bring, such as a proposed rollback of the NEPA protections established in 1970.
Why You Should Consider Investing in Agriculture
Over half of all Americans invest their hard-earned money in the Stock Exchange, but is that really the best place for your money?
Perovskite Solar: Bring On The Future?
Could the added efficiency of perovskite solar cells make solar power usable for more people around the world, even in less-than-sunny locales?
Overfishing: What Can We Do To Save Our Marine Life?
In the early 1960s, the average person consumed just under 20 pounds of fish per year. Today, that number has risen to over 40 pounds per year.
Green Walls To Tackle Climate Change?
Green walls can act as a passive system reducing energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Environmental Impact of Our Favorite Pastimes
Most people don’t realize that although changes in the government do need to take place, most of the power to actually solve our problems lies with us.
A Hot Read: The New American Farmer Exploring Latino/a farmers' transition from workers to owners
Exploring Latino/a farmers’ transition from workers to owners
Which Eco-Labels Are Trustworthy? ENERGY STAR, Certified Organic, LEED, FSC-Certified, Salmon-Safe, Fair Trade, GreenSeal, WaterSense & Rainforest Alliance Among Winners
Which eco-labels are trustworthy? With countless products now available labelled as “eco-friendly” it’s hard to know which are actually good for the planet.
Understanding & Addressing Deforestation: How Can I Help?
Though approximately 30% of the world’s land area is still covered by forest, much of it will disappear if the current rates of deforestation continue.
Bikes for the Developing World
Bikes require a relatively small amount of resources and energy to manufacture, and are one of the most efficient forms of transportation in existence.
Sustainability In Your Fitness Routine
If you are making a list of your New Year’s decisions, why not choose to upgrade your fitness routine?
Sustainable Fabrics: Time To Shop Responsibly
Nowadays, most of us have too many clothes in our closet, but what is even worse, a lot of it has never been worn.
The Rise of Bamboo for Eco-Friendly Interiors
Those who incorporate bamboo flooring into their home will reap many benefits, all while promoting eco-friendly lifestyles.
Ikea, Walmart, Mattel Among Companies Setting A Good Example On Plastics Reduction
Walmart, Ikea and Mattel are among hundreds of big companies taking substantive action to reduce the amount of plastic in the products they make or sell.
Food for Stuff: 21st Century Land Use
We must aggressively tax agricultural emissions, deforestation, and land degradation. Production of harmful non-food products from food should be too expensive to be worthwhile.
How To Save On Industrial Waste In Business
Your industrial-scale company – whether a large retailer, an office, or a factory – can reduce its waste and boast of enhanced green credentials as a result.
Democrats On Climate: Any One Better Than Another?
The remaining contenders for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential election all come out strong on willingness to battle climate change.
Costa Rica: An Environmental Model For All Nations
Costa Rica has become a model nation in terms of its environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Common Toxic Chemicals — And How To Avoid Them
With so many toxins lurking in every corner of your home, office and vehicle, it’s amazing any of us live into adulthood let alone old age….
Tastes Like Climate Change: The Declining Nutritional Value of Food Food is losing its nutritional value, and humans are to blame
Most agree: we eat to nourish our bodies to keep them functioning. Today, unsustainable agriculture & climate change are threatening that very purpose.
Degrowth: Is Scaling Back The Answer To Climate & Environmental Woes?
Degrowth—consciously scalling back on our consumption and economic activity—might be the only viable answer to solving our climate & environmental problems.
How Small Businesses Can Balance People, Profit, and Planet
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulating business model that forces organizations to be more conscious of their impact.
Holiday Decorations: We Are Tired of Tinsel
Over the past few years, more people have moved away from plastic as they decorate for the holidays. This year, more than ever, shoppers are choosing to bring in a new decade by making a statement with their decorations.
Keep Romance Alive With Unexpected Flowers
As more people turn their hand to eco friendly ways to reduce their carbon footprint, getting through the holiday and into spring on the right foot is a perfect time to say it with flowers from a local source if you can.
Eco Friendly Birthday Gifts For A New Decade
Whether you are eco friendly or not, it just makes sense to give an eco friendly birthday gift to celebrate the passing of another year.
How To Make Your Business More Sustainable
Depending on the size, scale and location of your business, you will have a plethora of options when it comes to becoming more sustainable.