This week we put a value on living sustainably that we all should be striving to achieve, and give some guidance as to what contributes to that value.
Read moreClimate Science: What is a Sustainable Carbon Footprint?
Carbon Emissions
3.9 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 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 moreMitigating Climate Change: It Starts With Better Ocean Data
A molecule of CO2 emitted in India or China has the same effect on the climate system as a molecule emitted in the United States. No matter where we are, climate change affects us all the same.
Read moreEasy Moving Tips and Hacks for Your Most Sustainable Move
Today, we’re talking about moving. According to the US Census Bureau, almost 10% of all Americans move house in the United States every year. And that moving generates an enormous amount of waste in the form of boxes, packing materials, food waste, and assorted garbage. So what’s an eco-conscious sustainability warrior to do?
Read moreClimate Change and Recycling: On a Journey to a Circular Economy
Striving toward a circular economy is slowly but surely climbing up on the agendas of all big countries in the world. Meanwhile, climate change and recycling are as popular topics as they have ever been. But for real change to take place in all three sectors, they need to be united and seen as a single entity. Only then will our planet have a fair chance at healing, and, thus, surviving.
Read moreRainforests of the World
Hey swrmers! Welcome back to the Hive! Today, we’re bringing you a little Rainforest 101.
Read moreThe Truth About Carbon Offsetting
We’re often asked our opinions on carbon offsetting. It’s a tough subject to talk about because people generally have a preconceived idea that this is a solution to Climate Change. We’ll cut you off at the pass – it’s not.
Read moreOceans and Carbon Sequestration
Today, we’re taking a look at the ocean and why it’s so important to sustaining human life. Off the top of our noggins, half the oxygen we breathe comes from plankton in our oceans, 15% of our global diet is from seafood, and the ocean helps to regulate our climate through carbon sequestration. Phew!
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