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…
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…
The practice of cooking food dates back thousands of years. While our ancestors may have used it to preserve their health and make food more digestible, cooking is now a form of entertainment and an outlet for creativity. A love language in and of itself, it’s unlikely the art of cooking will ever fizzle out….
Whether you’re a scuba diver, snorkeler, or amateur swimmer, the ocean is a playground where you come to explore the beauty of nature and the difference from your regular life’s environment. Divers, for example, descend 130 feet under the water, seek unique-looking creatures, and observe the marine world in all its glory. What never leaves…
Electric bikes aren’t a new idea, by any means. The first patent for an electric bicycle dates back more than 100 years, and there’s already a relatively large market for them in Europe. Now, North Americans are starting to make the switch, and within the next three years (2020-2023), experts expect 130 million e-bikes to sell…
There’s been an ongoing conversation about the true sustainability of electric vehicles (EVs). It’s true that EVs are cleaner on the road than traditional gasoline vehicles, but as with anything, there are tradeoffs. Many skeptics point to the environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of battery packs as a reason why EVs aren’t environmentally friendly….
Mining remains an essential and growing part of the modern industry. By some estimates, it makes up nearly 45% of the total global economy, and mineral production continues to increase as demand for raw materials grows around the world. However, many mining techniques still in use can have serious impacts on both the mining site itself and…
Trees communicate with each other mainly through the use of underground networks made of fungi that grow around their roots. These networks are called mycorrhizal networks. Mycorrhizal networks connect individual plants (like trees) together into a communication network via their roots. They are formed when underground mycorrhizal fungi grow on the roots of individual plants…
Climate change has become the most pressing concern for every individual on earth. Yet, most of us aren’t fully aware of the repercussions that are on their way to affect us all. However, several activists, artists and filmmakers have joined hands with environmentalists to bring climate change in the limelight and instigate change through these…