Regardless of whether you’ve decided to go green to help the environment, to save money, or just see how easy it is, every step you take towards eco-friendly living is one that helps the world. If you’re just starting out and want some sustainable living ideas then here are a couple to get you started:…
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Sustainability Made Simple
Sustainability Made Simple is an introduction to sustainability and sustainable living that explores the relationship between everyday life and the intricate global environmental issues of today, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and climate change. Rosaly Byrd and Laurèn DeMates offer an optimistic yet realistic perspective on our impact on the environment, giving much needed guidance…
Stopping Emissions May No Longer Be Enough to Stop Global Warming
Researchers argue that it’s time to invest in aggressive carbon capture Ice melts on tundra and thawing permafrost in Newtok, Alaska. Photo: The Washington Post/Getty Images Earlier this year, the Earth saw a huge dip in carbon emissions as nations around the globe locked down to slow the spread of the coronavirus. It offered a…
Climate denial hasn’t gone away
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The UK and many other rich countries have set ambitious targets for emissions cuts to tackle climate change, and have already made much headway in recent years. Further progress can be achieved while making sure that fossil fuels are used responsibly, and with promising new technology such…
How to Make Your Life Greener
As awareness of the civilization’s impact on the environment increases, people are becoming more willing than ever before, to accept clean lifestyles. But some people aren’t totally sure where to begin. One doesn’t have to start out with leaps and bounds. It would be great to install a full solar system on your home, or…
Examples of Eco-Friendly Companies
10 global companies that are environmentally friendly Photo by Arnaud Mesureur on Unsplash A few generations ago it seemed like the world’s resources were infinite, and people needed only to access them to create businesses and grow humanity. Today, we know how false that is. We now know that rather than finding ways to exploit…
Groundwater is Liquid Gold. Our Protections Should Say That.
TOP WAYS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE GROUNDWATER Go Native Use native plants in your landscape. They look great, and don’t need much water or fertilizer. Also choose grass varieties for your lawn that are adapted for your region’s climate, reducing the need for extensive watering or chemical applications. Reduce Chemical Use Use fewer chemicals around…