Today we’re talking with Aidan Snyder, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Orenda. Orenda is is working to implement energy storage technologies all across the US to help stabilize the transition to a renewable energy future.
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The Carbon Footprint of the Military
Welcome back to the Hive, swrmers. Today, we’re going to take a look at the military-industrial complex through sustainability glasses.
Read moreThe best place for a solar farm is the desert, right?
Today we’re talking about solar arrays, or farms. In order for them to generate enough energy to scale for widespread utility usage, they need land, and lots of it. But land is a precious commodity itself. So when we talk about building enormous solar farms on masses of uninhabitable desert, it seems like a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately, not quite…
Read moreWho’s Out There Fighting for Our Planet?
While our politicians argue and fight over climate policy, not all of us can jump on a plane to Cancun when the reality of the climate crisis hits. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait for individual politicians to look out for our future. A number of public and private organizations have taken up the mantle to move forward on education, new technology, and sustainable policy.
Read moreTop Ten Sustainability Tips for Right NOW
Today, swrmers, we’re going to give you some straight up, achievable actions to get you skipping along that path to your most sustainable self. This is our Top 10 list of what you can do TODAY to make a positive difference. They range from super simple to more time consuming, but they’re all important and importantly, absolutely doable!
Read moreLungs of the Earth… Wait! Does our planet have lungs?
Have you ever heard the expression “the lungs of the earth”? Have you wondered, does our Earth really have lungs? Where does our oxygen come from?
Read moreHow to Help Our Pollinators: Plant a Garden
Did you know? In the United States, pollination by honey bees, native bees, and other insects produces 40 billion dollars worth of economic value every year!
Read more3.9 Billion Years of Climate History… in about 5 minutes
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about climate change. But did you know that our planet’s climate has been changing for billions of years? In the latest from the Hive, we’re talking about climate change history. Check it out!
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Kelp Forest Collapse and Carbon Sequestration
Kelp forests are an invaluable natural resource that sequester carbon, protect our shores, and support marine biodiversity.
Read more6 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?
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