The Deadly Gift of the Carboniferous Period How an Accident of History Made Modern Life Possible – and May Destroy It
An accident of history—the uninterrupted buildup of carbon in our trees—made modern life possible, but now it may destroy it…
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How to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling
Traveling is a great way to see the world & experience different cultures & environments, but it can also contribute to environmental strain.
The World Is Greening, But Not For Us China, Pakistan, Australia, Brazil Among Nations Leading By Example
China, Australia, Pakistan, Brazil and other countries have undertaken massive reforestation campaigns, but the United States? Not so much.
Greener Skies: How To Assuage Your Air Travel Guilt Have An Nice — And Environmentally Friendly — Flight
It’s true that air travel burns a lot of fossil fuels, so frequent fliers with a green conscience follow a few simple rules to minimize their impact…
Carbon Tax: What Are We Waiting For? No More Kicking Climate Change Down the Road
As frightening as the IPCC’s predictions are, we’re not yet cooked. Congress can still protect us from climate change by passing a carbon tax now.
Go Green: Eco Travel 101
Go green on your next trip by choosing eco-friendly hotels & rental homes, vendors & tour operators, and purchasing carbon offsets for air travel.
How Can I Reduce My Carbon Footprint? Turn Down the Thermostat, Ditch the Car, Buy Offsets
Global warming AKA climate change is not going away unless we fight against it with all of our resources. The first step is measuring your carbon footprint.
How To Enjoy Eco-Friendly Vacations Choose Greener Airlines, Visit Eco-Friendly Locations and Buy Local
Keep your travel green this summer by choosing a carbon-efficient airline, visiting eco-friendly locations and buying from local businesses there…
Is Precast Concrete the Key to Rebuilding Our Infrastructure? Despite $65 Billion Annual Investment, American Infrastructure Still in Rough Shape
Maybe we should start looking to concrete—made out of locally-sourced water, stone, sand & gravel—as a green solution to America’s infrastructure problems.
Plastic Ocean Pollution a Driver of Climate Change? Lanternfish mistaking it for food can't sequester as much CO2
Carbon sequestration by lanternfish is central to the overall role of marine environments in reducing human-caused CO2 emissions in the atmosphere…