It is no secret that planet Earth is in the middle of mass extinction. Unlike previous mass extinctions, this one is not because of natural causes. Instead, we as humans are destroying and suffocating our planet humans because of our activities. We have entered a very critical phase of climate change and we have only…
Famous YouTubers like Mark Rober and Mr. Beast are on a mission to help the Earth by planting 20 million trees. But if you’re not a famous YouTuber and you can’t feasibly plant 20 million trees on your own, you can still greatly help the planet by investing in a bidet. Say what?! It’s true….
There’s no denying that climate change is a major issue. Though COVID-19 somewhat decreased global carbon emissions, that trend won’t continue forever. A global initiative is necessary to protect and preserve the planet’s health. To that end, companies across the world have an important part to play. This is increasingly clear when you examine their…
Forget what you know about modifying internal combustion engines. Tuning an electric vehicle (EV) is a whole different ballgame. When you work on a traditional car, you might be upgrading the cylinder heads, turbos, superchargers, motor and more. With an EV, however, there are no turbos or superchargers. You won’t be replacing rods or valves…
Adding a solar power system to your home is a big decision, but it can be a great way to reduce your utility expenses, qualify for tax breaks or deductions, and add value to your home. Furthermore, as a renewable energy source, they are a much cleaner energy source than traditional fossil fuels and are…
As much as nobody likes to think about it, computers are an environmental hazard due to the toxic compounds in their circuit boards and their other components. They can also be energy vampires if you don’t use them the right way. That’s not good for the planet or your wallet. The good news is that…
There are now more than 5.6 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide, with China and the U.S. leading the world in electric vehicle (EV) registrations. It’s a well-known fact that all lithium-ion batteries (including the ones used in EVs) will degrade over time and eventually lose some charge capacity. But is there any way…
In a matter of months, COVID-19 has turned society on its head. The pandemic is changing the world in ways experts are only beginning to understand. Among these changes, we’ve seen the environmental impact of the virus. As humans adapt to the new status quo, the planet is beginning to transform as well. With that…
Thousands of toxic waste sites exist in the U.S as a consequence of improper waste disposal, resulting in the pollution and poisoning of lands for years to come. These heavily contaminated sites can include abandoned mines, industrial sites, landfills, waste dumps, and more. During the 1970s, infamous toxic dump sites such as Love Canal and…
At age 50, Kay is a little over halfway through her life as a driver. She can remember all of her vehicles — the Pontiac 6000, her family’s car that was passed on to her when she went to college; the Volkswagen Rabbit, and later Fox, that took her through young adulthood; the Honda Civics,…