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Though large-scale efforts to combat climate change are underway worldwide, the effects of a changing climate are also underway. Such a predicament requires simultaneous planning for the future and the present. Given the severity of recent natural disasters, a strong case can be made to prioritize planning for the present. While we won’t concede that all is lost, we should probably plan to live in a slightly changed world.
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By now, you’ve probably heard about the bushfires in Australia. You may have seen the photos and videos of smoke-filled skies, injured animals, and flames. Or maybe you’ve heard the discussions on Climate Change and some terrifying stats on the condition of wildlife in the “down under”.
It’s a lot to take in, and whether you’re up to date or not, we’re here to put it all together for you: What is the Australian bush? Why is it burning? How is climate change responsible? What about the wildlife? And what can YOU do to help?
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History is full of arguments about the worthiness of facts. Skeptics often don’t know any better. Sometimes they refuse to listen. Other times they are fed misinformation or outright lies that convince them of a certain argument.
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The term ‘bottom trawler fishing’ is probably not immediately associated with positive environmental outcomes. In fact, only one Ecosia search (our preferred search engine, as they facilitate planting trees) turns up plenty of scientific papers and opinion
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It’s been an eventful year. A somewhat exhausting year – many of us are feeling weary from the constant barrage of negative news and scary reality around the climate crisis. It’s been a year we’ve been forced
Read moreWith the rise of the Internet and the age of the smartphone, information is now at the tip of our fingers 24 hours a day. But this has also given rise to a ton of misinformation. Unfortunately, poorly researched news articles and sensationalism are now the norm for even mainstream media. So, today we’re taking a look at some of the most common myths about our favorite subject: sustainability.
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One factor that deeply adds to climate change that doesn’t receive attention proportional to its emissions is the impact of militaries worldwide. This environmental damage occurs not only on the battlefield, but also through the daily operations
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The International Day of Climate Action occurred on October 24th 2009, and was organized by 350.org. It was the first event of its kind, to mobilize individuals through coordinated efforts throughout the world. But it wasn’t the
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Do you ever chat to friends or work colleagues about sustainability, and what it means? Over the past few years we’ve seen organizations, institutions and some countries mark a day in the calendar to think about this
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If you live in the US, chances are that you’ve been dutifully sorting your waste for years. But, have you ever wondered where all the recyclable paper and plastic go once you dispose of them? Read on
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