We know that this time of year is often hectic. And, as we’ve mentioned a few times, it’s been a big year! So perhaps there’s some stuff you’ve missed from The Hive along the way. We wanted to take this opportunity to recap on what we believe to be our Top 10 articles from 2019. Feel free to comment if you prefer others we’ve not revisited, and we can compile a list of ‘Reader’s Choice’ too.
We all need distraction and to escape our usual daily routines from time to time. So we explore the carbon footprint of some of the most common entertainment types, from seeing a show on the Broadway stage to a blockbuster movie. And in Parts II and III of this series, we also delve into the sustainability of other entertainment, like sports, live music and e-sports.
This is a synopsis/review of a very hopeful and inspiring take on the climate crisis. Australian filmmaker Damon Gameau looks at solutions which are already possible to tackle our ever more pressing environmental emergency.
Controversy over the actual meaning of the wall aside, there really is more to consider here. So we unpacked the carbon footprint data to layout another perspective for consideration on this venture.
The desire to be more sustainable and produce less waste is getting stronger. And we humans are an innovative bunch, so here are some great suggestions on DIY toiletry products and going less waste in your personal care routine.
With all this talk of moving to Mars, we investigate the carbon footprint of what it would take to get there. Can space travel be part of your sustainable lifestyle?
With the latest, and final, Star Wars movie just hitting the theaters, it’s a good time to revisit this investigation into the sustainability of the Lightsaber. What if we could harness the power behind the Jedi weapon to get us out of this climate crisis? Imagine the Kyber Crystal powering all our homes!
The power of human action cannot be underestimated. When we all act together for the one common goal, we can achieve much. Said Robert Swan, polar explorer and environmentalist, “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” This seems to sum up the need for mass mobilization to demand climate action and climate justice very well.
Climate Change, and dealing with this climate crisis, is political. Perhaps it shouldn’t be, but it is what it is. And in that case, it’s lucky we have such eloquent, intelligent and passionate people on our side as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Here we look at what her proposed Green New Deal entails.
Let’s take it back to basics. This gives you a recap on what climate science is and what it’s telling us. Can we really keep ignoring the science?
So the idea of these reminders is to revisit some education and practical advice; give you a smile as we look at a lighter perspective on a dark subject; and know that we’ve got the power as a human race to make the changes we need to make to mitigate the climate crisis. 2020 – a new decade, and one which holds our last chance to continue human existence on our fragile, beautiful and wondrous Planet Earth. We can turn things round. I’m not willing to sit on the sidelines and cross my fingers, and I’m quite certain you’re not either. So with these positive and determined thoughts, ring in 2020 with hope and motivation and passion and the willingness to change. Happy New Year!!
