Sustainability

The Dead and Homeless: Engines of Profit
To a certain subset of our population, the fact that nearly 90,000 rent-stabilized apartments in New York City are deliberately being left vacant while the number of people sleeping in the street balloons is not a glitch. It’s a feature. It’s the point.
By Remington Write3 years ago in Earth
Solarmax Vs Sunrun - Which One is Best?
Purchasing solar panels might be the most beneficial decision you've ever made, not only ecologically but also financially. The cost and production advancements are gradually making solar power panels a viable option not just for large businesses but also for private customers. You should congratulate yourself if you have decided to purchase solar panel for your home or office. However, the next major issue is deciding on which solar panel brand is best for you.
By Mustafa Sakib3 years ago in Earth
Coach David Parker on Tips for Having a Sustainable Winter
The harsh winter season can pose unique environmental challenges. From the salt we spread on the sidewalks to the extra energy we use to heat our homes, keeping the environment in balance can be very challenging. However, taking a more conscious approach can help lessen our impact on the planet. Here are a few tips to achieve a sustainable winter.
By Coach David Parker3 years ago in Earth
Solution To Air Polluting - How To Prevent Air Pollution
Air pollution is a global problem with serious health risks. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world’s fifth largest killer, killing around seven million people every year.
By Rachana3 years ago in Earth
Eco Friendly Christmas Shopping Guide
Ever since the pandemic hit time has been warped which means somehow, we are yet again nearly at Christmas. So how do we turn a holiday that has been commercialised into the most materialistic holiday of the year into a greener holiday?
By Melissa in the Blue3 years ago in Earth
Finder, Keeper
[Inspired in part by the short story, "On the Banks of the River Lex," by N. K. Jemisin] Yuletide stared the puffins and penguins in their sad red eyes. Dozens of them had gathered around the chain-link wall of their enclosure, beaks agape. Slowly, Yuletide dipped an arm into the bucket in front of her, scooped up a slew of herring, and presented it to her audience, who responded with several harried squawks. She held the silver, scaly bouquet aloft—which lucky seabird would be the next to wed? One rockhopper’s beak trembled as he watched her raise the fish ever higher; maybe he was the blushing bride-to-be.
By MA Snell3 years ago in Earth
While Climate Summit COP27 Will Under-Deliver, The Market Shifts Towards Sustainability Will Accelerate
Background November 2022 was named the month of sustainability given that the COP27 Climate Summit is taking place during this time. These high-level meetings, however, will not produce any breakthrough given the global recession, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. There will continue to be momentum towards the 2050 decarbonization targets, but we will fall short of concrete implementation of the climate commitments to keep the temperature increase to 1.5 C.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
Best travel blogs | Discover this top 15 and backpack around the world
The best travel blogs Before we start, we want to clarify that this list is not a top. Each of these sites has its own essence and personality; What we do assure you is that they are excellent travel blogs .
By Malik Kashif3 years ago in Earth
Real Next Steps: The Need to Develop a Sustainability Framework
Note: The speed of British political life means that some of what I put here is already out of date. However, the core themes remain valid so please do read and engage all the same.
By Allegra Cuomo3 years ago in Earth
Disadvantages Of Solar Panels And How You Can Workaround Them
The idea of using solar panels in homes and buildings has always been at the forefront of renewable energy development. The advantages associated with these solar panels are vast; they provide sustainable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate electricity during periods when electric power is expensive or unavailable, and will help us avoid long-term consequences of climate change. However, there are some disadvantages to this technology that need to be worked around too. Read on to see how you can overcome some of these solar panel disadvantages.
By Max Ruby3 years ago in Earth
A SHARK'S TALE
Right after the Rio de Janeiro Carnival of 2022, two humpback whales went cruising down the Antarctic Circumpolar Current towards the Pacific Ocean. While on their way to Australia - from Brazil - when arriving at the South Pacific Gyre, one humpback whale, by the name of Mordor asked the other humpback whale, “Ooooooh oooooh oooooh?” The other humpback whale, named Morgoth replied, “Eeeeee eeeee eeeee!”
By Princess Rev. Nnedi Iwuchukwu, M.Msc., LMT, LMI, MMP, Yogi 3 years ago in Earth
Recovering America's Wildlife Act | Daniel Schwab Wyoming
Biologist Michelle Herman is currently working with hellbenders, a rare, giant salamander. By swabbing the animal, she is looking for invasive fungus that can be found in a tributary of the Susquehanna River in New York.
By Daniel Schwab Wyoming3 years ago in Earth