How Much Is Google Really Doing Regarding Sustainability?
Google has several sustainability initiatives underway, but environmentalists wonder if the company is doing enough…
Tire Wear A Major Contributor To Automotive Particulate Emissions
Tire particles & other non-exhaust emissions constitute the majority of fine particulate emissions as a result of auto travel on U.S. roads.
Insecticide-Resistant Mosquitoes’ Evolution Jeopardizing Public Health Progress On Malaria
Doctors & health experts worry about an increasing malaria risk now that mosquitoes are evolving immunity against common insecticides.
Mountains of Solar Waste: What Can Be Done?
We sure do love our solar panels, but in 10-20 years a lot of them will be heading for landfills if we don’t figure out how to recycle them.
The Endangered Species Act Turns 50: Assessing Successes & Failures
The Endangered Species Act has saved hundreds of species from extinction in its 50 years of existence so far…
EVs For Everyone? Best Bang-For-The-Buck Models Ease Transition From Gas Guzzlers
Increased consumer demand, competition among carmakers and financial incentives mean electric vehicles are more affordable than ever.
Best Apps For Identifying Plants & Wildlife
Several apps are now available for Android and iPhone that can help you identify what plants and animals are around you.
How About A Global Treaty Banning Plastics?
Only time will tell if a 2019 agreement signed by 170 countries to “significantly reduce” their use of plastic by 2030 will hold water…
Supreme Court & Environment: Tipping Justice’s Scales For Nature?
While the Supreme Court has not been consistent on environmental rulings over the years, lately it has skewed conservative.
Still Surging Human Population Numbers Worry Environmentalists
The environmental consequences of global human population numbers cresting four decades from now are anybody’s guess.
Can Houseplants Really Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Some plants are better than others when it comes to filtering pollutants out of your indoor air, so choose carefully…
Can Google Do Anything To Combat All Climate Disinformation Swirling Around The Internet?
After pressure from advertisers. Google pledged to halt the display of ads that promoted climate disinformation. But is that enough?
EPA’s Green Bank Leverages Power Of Financial Markets For Sustainability
EPA recently proposed the creation of a green bank to help leverage the power of traditional financial markets in solving the climate crisis.
Better Air Quality Monitoring = Better Air Quality
Have recent advances in air quality monitoring and the widespread sharing of the results materially reduced air pollution?
Is A Battery Shortage Hampering Solar & Wind Development?
Limited battery storage capacity remains a bottleneck to the widespread application of solar and wind power.
Coyotes In The City: Get Used To It
Coyotes are becoming more & more common in urban & suburban areas across the U.S. and there’s not much we can do about it…
What Is Biden Doing On Climate Change?
Joe Biden hopes to go down as the greenest president in U.S. history, and he may well achieve that distinction if his plans pay off.
Sea Turtle Populations In Free Fall Around the World
Since the dawn of the Industrial Age, global sea turtle populations have decreased by 2/3, with only 6.5 million sea turtles left today.
Will We All Be Driving EVs By 2035?
California’s recent push to require all new cars sold there in 2035 to be EVs may sound the death knell for gas-powered vehicles in the U.S.
Manufactured Homes: Greener Than Traditional Houses?
Manufactured homes can be greener than traditional houses if they are designed and built that way — but this may be the exception.
Should Americans Be Worried About Latin America’s Malaria Uptick
Malaria has reemerged as a serious public health threat in Latin America, but will more Americans get infected?
How To Afford Household Energy Efficiency Upgrades
A range of federal & state programs can help defray the costs of upgrading the energy efficiency of your home.
Will Air Conditioning Be The Death Of Us?
Some new technologies hope to make the increasingly necessary “luxury” of air conditioning less of a planetary burden.
More Sustainable Food Packaging Coming Our Way
More sustainable food packaging is coming our way as manufacturers respond to increased consumer demand for less wasteful lifestyles.
How Is The Count Us In Campaign Different?
Count Us In is a global movement committed to getting individuals to take reasonable steps to lower their carbon footprints.
The Three Inch Rule: If It Measures Less, It’s Too Small To Recycle
Anything less than 3 inches in diameter is too small for most recycling processors to deal with; better sorting benefits everyone.
Topsoil Erosion: Our Agricultural Epidemic
We have already lost upwards of a third of the topsoil that once blanketed the fertile American Midwest, and we’re losing more all the time.
Carbon Capture & Storage: Still Just Pie In The Sky?
Carbon capture & storage was once viewed as a game changer in efforts to stave off climate change, but is it too little too late now?
Improving The Energy Efficiency Of Your Home Pays Dividends Now & Later
Making energy efficiency upgrades to your home now will lower monthly bills moving forward & increase resale value when it’s time to sell.
Macrogrid or Microgrid? Environmentalists Wonder…
The debate rages on among environmentalists and others about whether macrogrids or microgrids are a better bet in a climate-compromised world.
Following Black Summer, Koalas On The Ropes Down Under
Koalas are on the ropes across Australia thanks to last year’s Black Summer and ongoing threats to their habitat….
How Are Reptiles Faring These Days?
Almost two-thirds of all turtle species known to science are either endangered or recently extinct, and other reptiles aren’t faring better.
Oil Cos: Really Greener or Just More Greenwashing?
Oil companies have made big strides when it comes to embracing clean energy, but they’re still holding up the transition to a greener future.
Is Climate Change Good For The Economy?
Strangely enough, climate change does produce jobs and boost the economy as we struggle to make ourselves more resilient to its ravages.
The Emperors’ Downfall: Can Penguins Survive Climate Change?
Emperor penguins in Antarctica have been declining for two decades as climate change melts the sea ice they depend on for survival.
Carcinogens In Our Flour & Baked Goods?
Flour-additive potassium bromate can enhance the quality and appearance of baked goods, but is it worth getting cancer over?
Your Pet’s Waste May Be Trashing The Environment
Your pet’s poo and pee might be polluting the local environment more than what’s coming out of tailpipes and smokestacks.
U.S. Lags Ways Behind Europe & China on EVs
Can the U.S. come back from its position as a laggard on production of electric vehicles as Chinese and European automakers blaze ahead?
Yesteryear’s Redlining Means Environmental Racism Today
What do outdated federal housing mandates from the 1930s known as redlining have to do with environmental justice today?
Tree Seed Shortages Compounded by Drought, Wildfire
Tree seed shortages compounded by decades of drought and recent extreme wildfire seasons mean the future of our forests could be in jeopardy.
Is Our Reliance On Lithium Ruining The Environment?
Lithium, a central element in batteries nowadays, is key to powering every aspect of our life — but is it killing the earth?
Sure, Cars Are Greener, But What About Trains & Planes?
Trains and planes of the future are likely to be much greener than the ones we can take today.
Cargo Ships Harness Wind Power To Slash Carbon Footprints
A few pioneering companies are harnessing the power of the wind to reduce the carbon footprints of their cargo shipping operations.
Sea Level Rise: Can We Turn Back The Tide?
What are the most recent projections about sea level rise around the world as a result of climate change? Can we still turn back the tide?
Is China Helping Or Hurting The Battle Against Climate Change?
China is giving the world mixed signals about its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and meeting its Paris accord promises.
Is Climate Change Making My Allergies Worse?
Climate change is a known contributor to changes in the lifecycles & even biological processes of plants & it’s making our allergies worse!
The Environmental Toll Of Russia’s War On Ukraine
As the Russian military continues its invasion on Ukraine, environmentalists worry about the toll on the environment.
Is Methane Capture From Farms & Ranches Good For The Environment?
Newer technology that has farmers and ranchers capturing methane from their livestock waste is better for the planet than not having it…
Can We Find More Sustainable PPE?
Waste from disposable personal protective gear is piling up. What can be done about making and using more sustainable forms of PPE?
Could Gravity Energy Storage Be A Fossil Fuel & Battery Killer?
Gravity energy storage could replace batteries as a way to hold onto energy & dole it out as needed to supplement intermittent renewables.