So, we’ve examined the history of the Earth’s climate and how climatic changes impacted earlier civilizations. But when did we first begin to actually learn about and understand our climate?
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6 Sustainability Certifications To Know
It seems that these days, green is the new black and all kinds of businesses are vying to be the most stylish and in-season. But painting a label a grassy shade of green and calling a product “all natural” doesn’t actually make it so. So, how is a sustainability-minded consumer supposed to know which products are what they say they are?
Read moreHistory: Real World Consequences of Our Changing Climate
This week we take a look into the shorter history of changes to our climate throughout the history of humans.
Read morePlanetary History: Earth’s Changing Climate
In the next few weeks, we’ll be taking a look at climate. We’ll investigate our planet’s past, present, and discuss what could be the future of a habitable Earth.
Read morePhosphorus and Sustainability: Ingredients Needed for Life
Life as we know it literally cannot exist without phosphorus. However, indications are that phosphorus demand could outstrip supply this century if no fundamental changes are made to our current trajectory of use.
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between Climate Change and Global Warming?
Today we’re talking about some terms that often cause more than a bit of confusion, and are sometimes used interchangeably, incorrectly: weather, climate, global warming, and climate change.
Read moreSustainable Living, Carbon Footprint, and the Vegan Diet
Today, we’re talking about sustainability and the vegan diet: Is excluding all animal products, from both land and sea, truly sustainable? The answer is a little more complex than just a simple yes or no.
Read moreEasy Low Carb(on) Footprint Cooking for a Sustainable Lifestyle
Today, we wanted to share another one of our favorite low carbon footprint recipes to help you keep making your way through 2021 with sustainability on the brain–and on your table, a Vegan Nut Roast. This dish also makes an amazing Meat Free Monday staple, too!
Read moreMangrove Forests: An Endangered Ecosystem
Today, we’re talking about one of the most important and endangered wetland ecosystems, mangroves.
Read moreWhy is 1.5°C of Global Warming Important?
We’ve talked about the Paris Agreement before, the international treaty on climate change adopted by 196 Parties at COP 21 in December of 2015. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels. But why? Today, let’s talk about what that 1.5 degrees actually means.
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