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When we discuss climate change, most of our focus is on carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions. But today, we’re talking about methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide. So, why don’t we hear more about it?
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When we discuss climate change, most of our focus is on carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions. But why don’t we talk about other heat trapping gases such as Methane (CH4), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O)? The short answer is there is more CO2 in the atmosphere than any other greenhouse gas at around 80% of total emissions. But did you know, methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2?
Read moreBy 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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For anyone trying to live a sustainable lifestyle, most of your daily thinking goes into what reductions you can make to your food and home energy. But have you ever considered the Carbon Footprint of your entertainment?
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Today Lexi looks at some of the easiest ways to reduce our Carbon Footprint while living in the Big Apple. Here are your Top 10 sustainable tips! Let us know in the comments for any more great ideas or what city you want to see next!
Read moreWhile most people have access to a recycling program, very few of them come with an instruction manual. This week Lexi breaks down recycling. What you can recycle and what you cannot.
Read moreWe live in a world where we can have our coffee any way we want it, so why not have it sustainably? Lexi takes a look at our beloved daily stimulant and the sustainability of the convenient K-Cup. Did you know that it takes a whopping 37 gallons of water to ultimately produce one cup of coffee?
Read moreToday Lexi is talking with Jean-Sebastien who has founded “All For Earth” a global non-partisan movement to pressure political leaders into taking decisive and comprehensive action against climate change and its effects.
Read moreThe latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) focuses on how our land is being utilized. Lexi takes a look at the relationship between land use and climate change.
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