Activists Bring Urban Farming To One Of The Most Deprived Cities In The United States
Where an illegal dumping ground once stood, there is now an eight-acre agricultural site filled with greenhouses, fish ponds, and a composting facility. Looking around, you might be surprised to learn that you’re in downtown Cleveland, one of the most economically deprived cities in the United States. But thanks to the constant efforts of community […]
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Outdoor clothing company Patagonia donates $10 million tax cut
Rather than take their $10 million tax break and put it in their pockets, outdoor clothing giant Patagonia chose to give it away in the name of saving the environment. In December 2017, President Donald Trump signed a massive tax cut into law that largely benefits wealthy individuals and corporations. As the law kicked in, […]
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Leonardo DiCaprio has quietly done more to fight climate change than most nations
While many world leaders try to figure out how they can get their nations to do more to fight climate change, actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been quietly doing something to fight it for the last two decades. Human exploitation of our planet’s vast resources has put us on a path to destruction that only we […]
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Scientist finds beloved lake from his childhood polluted, see what he did next
What if there were a totally safe, biodegradable nanomaterial that could transform polluted ponds and lakes into healthy, vibrant ecosystems again? It turns out, that such a technology already exists, created by a young man named Marino Morikawa. A Peruvian-Japanese scientist with a degree in environmental science from a university in Japan, Marino Morikawa, […]
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This is how we all can make a difference to reduce water pollution-
As you read this, consider that your brain is made up of 73 percent water, while the planet we live on is about 70 percent water. Only three percent of Earth’s water is freshwater, with most of that locked in ice. Now consider that the human population is climbing from over 7.7 billion people […]
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Learn These Crucial DIY Rainwater Collection System Techniques TODAY!
Interested in a DIY rainwater collection system? Well lucky for you, you’re not alone. Rainwater has become a popular water source alternative in recent years. So we’ve collected some of the most important techniques so you can build a DIY rainwater collection system yourself. Quick Navigation What Are the Benefits of a Rainwater Collection System?Is It […]
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This is how eco-friendly housing can be gratifying and prosperous
As warnings about climate change become more and more common in the daily news, many homeowners are faced with concerns they haven’t had to think about too much before. Would my home be ready to withstand a natural disaster? What if my house isn’t ready for a changing climate? Meanwhile across the world, people […]
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Hand Dryers vs Paper Towels: A Comparison Between the Two
What Are Paper Towels?Paper towels are absorbent towels made from tissue paper instead of cloth. Unlike their cloth counterparts, paper towels are disposable and are usually only used once. Paper towels soak up water due to their loosely woven fiber structure. This structure allows water to travel between the fibers, even when going against gravity. […]
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McDonald’s Switching to Paper Straws in the UK and Ireland
The UK has recently taken large strides toward phasing out single-use plastics. They added a charge to plastic bags to reduce use and are currently trying to ban wet wipes—which have caused major sewage issues. Now, McDonald’s says that they will be removing plastic straws in their UK and Ireland locations and replacing them with […]
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