How Does Climate Change Affect Animals? Thinking Beyond Ourselves
Between sea levels rising, the warming of the polar regions, and a worldwide shift in climate zones, climate change will have a profound impact on human beings: but that is not its only impact. Human beings share the planet with millions of different species of plants and animals. This article will answer the question “how […]
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Important Things To Remember About Ways To Reduce Carbon Footprint
The environment affects us all. It’s such a big topic that many people think they can’t possibly make a difference. However, it’s important to remember that we can all contribute to the problem and the solution. The little decisions you make every day can make the world a better (or worse) place. Here is everything […]
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All of your YouTube and TikTok videos are contributing to climate change
For all of you who are obsessed with posting cat videos on the Internet, you may want to cut back because your videos are contributing to your overall carbon footprint that is causing climate change. The world is increasingly gaining access to the Internet and speed is in high demand. As access increases, so does […]
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Just looking at nature can help alleviate cravings for alcohol and drugs
It turns out that humanity has new reasons to protect and restore nature or create greenspaces because a new study shows that just looking at nature can reduce cravings for things like alcohol, drugs and food. That means nature can act in a crucial health management capacity in certain situations by helping people combat anxiety […]
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Presidential Candidates Stances On Climate Change
One of the most compelling issues facing our world today is the Presidential candidates stances on climate change. The issue has become so important that in 2015, a group of American children sued the federal government for putting their lives at risk. This lawsuit is now making its way to the United States Supreme Court. […]
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Canada looks to ban single-use plastics by 2021, Trudeau announces
Canada is stepping up to the plate to fight climate change and reduce its production of plastic waste by joining the European Union in banning single-use plastics by 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced this week. Our northern neighbor has already banned the keeping of whales and dolphins in captivity, and now, just as the […]
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Washington becomes the first state to experiment with ‘human composting’
A couple of weeks ago, Washington Governor Jay Inslee (D) signed a bill that makes it legal to compost human remains as an alternative to burial or cremation. The move makes Washington the first state to allow such a plan, and the law will go into effect in May of 2020, according to CNN: “Currently […]
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Tiny Houses company wins sustainability award for providing practical solution to environmental issues
Ever just want to move your house with you wherever you go and be off-the-grid and energy independent at the same time? Well, tiny houses are not just for the homeless, and one company that constructs them just won an award for environmental sustainability. Tiny houses began as an idea to shelter the homeless but […]
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Endangered Mammals: How To Protect Them
Mammals have walked the planet for about 200 million years. Over time, many of these animals have gone extinct for a variety of reasons. The problem is only getting worse today. There are several endangered mammals that need our help. Here are some animals on the endangered list and what we can do to help […]
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Scientists say plastic microfibers are now found everywhere on Earth including inside our bodies
We are all looking for simple ways to move toward a greener, more prosperous future. Taking part in recycling and reducing consumption of plastics and using environmentally safe products are great ways to help. Now, a new science is telling us that our efforts are just beginning. We’ve been focused mainly on the pollutants that […]
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