Climate change seems undeniable to many of us. We are living in an era where heatwave temperatures are higher than ever before, the midwest has been flooded for the past six months, more fires are destroying the
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How Animals Recycle
Recycling for us humans may have started in the 1970’s but for mother nature it’s a tale as old as time. Nature is a master recycler. Entire ecosystems rely on successfully reusing resources to keep thriving. Nature
Read moreHow to be more socially minded on social media
Looking to spend less time mindlessly scrolling on social media? Want to spend more time learning about environmental issues and how to live a more sustainable life? Make your scrolling meaningful and fill your feeds with these
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Modern life is complicated. Smart phones, the gig economy, and even climate change. So much is happening all at once. In trying to help our planet, we can get a little confused. One of the biggest sources
Read moreNew York’s climate plan: the most ambitious in the U.S.
With the climate changing around us, from flash floods, intense storms, colder winters, it seems dramatic action is needed to help stop it from getting worse. The State of New York is rising to the global challenge.
Read moreThe Future of Fake Meat
Whether you care about animal welfare or environmental ethics, lots of people have beef with the meat industry. The production of animal products contributes up to 58% of greenhouse gas emissions according to a study published in
Read moreShow You Care by What You Wear
When picking out your wardrobe for the day do you ever think about the environmental impact of what you’re wearing? It’s time to add sustainability to your morning routine. Fast fashion empire Forever 21 got in trouble
Read moreTime to reduce our plastic obsession!
Every year 300 million tons of plastic is produced and only 9% of that actually gets recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or as pollution. One study found that 270,000 tons of plastic pollutes oceans worldwide
Read more5 ways to be Water Wise
As the climate changes many major cities will face water shortages. Rising temperatures evaporate water from lakes and streams and shifting weather patterns reduce snow and rainfall leaving less fresh water for human use. Coupled with a rise in global population, demand for fresh water could outpace supply by 2030, according to a UN report.
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