Being Prepared: Flood Management and the Climate Crisis
Solving the climate crisis will hopefully lead to fewer floods worldwide, but in the meantime, humanity can develop sustainable solutions for flood management.
sustainability • ethics • climate • waste • renewables • ecology • poverty • equality
Solving the climate crisis will hopefully lead to fewer floods worldwide, but in the meantime, humanity can develop sustainable solutions for flood management.
We discuss why it’s important to teach kids about sustainability, and look at some strategies and activities that can make the process fun and educational.
An interview with Kayleigh Goodman on the potential of the Floop app, a Carbon Footprint Meal Calculator, and how it can help to address climate change.
In this closer look at the El Niño, we examine the details of this weather phenomenon and discuss causes, past impacts, and future expected outcomes.
To lessen the negative impact of its operations, the maritime sector must improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote environmental sustainability.
They’re historically made of plastic and billions of them are sent to landfills every year. Thankfully, there are now options for a more sustainable toothbrush.
An in-depth look at sustainable transportation: eco-friendly travel and commuting options that help reduce your carbon footprint and make our planet healthier.
We look at the role of technology in sustainable development and how businesses can try to reduce their impact on the environment with tools and strategies.
The US government has implemented a range of commercial and residential clean energy policies, incentives, and tax breaks to encourage the use of renewables.
We delve into the various facets of nuclear energy and its potential to contribute to a sustainable, zero-carbon future, and help in mitigating climate change.
The role of solar power in developing countries continues to grow, helping to bridge gaps to remote areas that suffer from poor power grid reliability.
Geothermal energy may require more of an investment to harness, but it’s one of the few sustainable resources unaffected by outside factors such as weather.
Investing in solar for commercial buildings can offer numerous financial benefits, whether you have a small apartment complex or a large one.
Can solar panels increase house value in a significant way? It’s true, solar panels can raise the value of a home. But are they worth it? We discuss.
Australia is one of the most resourceful countries in the world. While it has taken longer than expected to commit, it’s now aiming to achieve net-zero by 2050.
Biofuels might be an ideal renewable solution, but here we also explore when some types may be unsafe, and when they may adversely affect the environment.
We look at the focus of this year’s climate summit, COP27: Adaptation projects for emerging countries, sustainable transport solutions, and methane emissions.
Considering the ethical comparison of train vs plane, and other types of travel, Jane Cahane reviews the pros and cons of alternatives to cheap flights.
The battle against climate change starts in your home, where doing a carbon footprint audit will point you toward your most wasteful activities and products.
The shipping industry contributes to global warming and climate change. Here’s a look at if it could achieve net-zero emissions in the next couple of decades.
A Round-up of Carbon-Negative and Eco-Friendly Building Materials for Your Next Home Upgrade
Starting Small: 3 Best Appliances to Replace to Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint (Plus Bonus Tips)
Insights into carbon-neutral architecture, where climate-friendly initiatives are used to balance out emissions, and how this relates to climate change
This innovative building material has been developed with the goal of, among other things, minimizing brick waste while supporting green building design.
This article examines the major sources of Scope 3 emissions and seeks to find areas of mitigation that will help companies improve their environmental impacts.
Sustainable dog food is made to be environmentally friendly and healthy for dogs. It can be made with fruits, vegetables, specific meats and whole grains.
You can combine cost-effectiveness with going green if you use a bit of savvy. Embrace these nine tips to live more sustainably on a budget.
Rather than focus on how one’s actions adversely impact the environment, carbon handprints track the contributions one makes to shrink their carbon footprint.
An Exploration of the Sustainability of Wind Energy: It may be lucrative, but what exactly is wind energy, and just how renewable is it? Let’s discuss.
What defines the green city of today? We explore the most sustainable cities in the U.S., and how you can make your local neighbourhod more eco-friendly.
Biochar: It’s an ancient practice that can eliminate carbon emissions in a way that scientists are only now beginning to appreciate.
SOUR Studio, a design studio that addresses social and urban problems, has launched a Carbon Calculator for Architecture and Construction.
If every country aimed to improve the efficiency of its 5%-10% most carbon-emitting powerplants, we’d be more likely to actually hit the 30-50% reductions target.
In the uphill battle against climate change, all corporations have a responsibility to reduce their carbon emissions – and fast.
Featuring Dr. Richard Byron-Cox, the Head of the Capacity Development and Innovation Office at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.
Design-wise, times are changing: More and more eco-friendly solutions are being developed & implemented in the sphere of public space design.