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Path through a corn field under a blue sky: Pros and Cons of Biofuels

Biofuels: Environmental Pros and Cons

April 10, 2026April 8, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Biofuels can cut fossil fuel use, but their environmental impact depends on land, feedstocks, and scale. Here are the key pros and cons.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Agriculture, Carbon, Ecology, Environment, Pollution
How to Cut Kitchen Energy Waste in Restaurants

How to Cut Kitchen Energy Waste in Restaurants

March 19, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Here are practical strategies for making energy cuts in the kitchen without compromising performance or quality of food.

Categories Business Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Sustainability
How to Plan Safer Low-Carbon Travel in Cities

How to Plan Safer Low-Carbon Travel in Cities

March 15, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Knowing how to get around a city with a light carbon footprint while staying safe can make modern urban life far less stressful. 

Categories Travel Tags Carbon, Travel
Old Plumbing: Technician repairing an old copper hot-water pipe with a small torch and wrench

How Old Plumbing Increases Your Home’s Carbon Footprint

March 4, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

Leaks, heat loss, and inefficient fixtures waste water and energy. Here’s how outdated plumbing quietly raises emissions—and what to fix first.

Categories General Tags Architecture, Carbon
When Should Solar Companies Consider Switching Proposal Tools?

When Should Solar Companies Consider Switching Proposal Tools?

February 5, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

A checklist for when solar companies should upgrade proposal software—focusing on accuracy, transparency, workflow, and scalable operations.

Categories Business Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Renewables
How to Fund Your Small Business Energy Retrofit

How to Fund Your Small Business Energy Retrofit

January 20, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

If you’re looking for ways to pull off an energy retrofit without sinking your working capital, the following tips can help.

Categories Business Tags Carbon, Climate, Renewables
corporate office ev bike parking transition

Carbon-Conscious Corporations: Real Pathways to Net Zero

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by Brett Stadelmann

How carbon-conscious corporations pursue net zero in practice — emissions scopes, credible targets, risks, and real-world progress.

Categories Waste Tags Business, Carbon, Environment, Ethics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Share of electricity production from renewables, 2022 - Solar Power in Developing Countries

Solar Power in Developing Countries: What Works

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Robert Cathcart

Solar is expanding fast in developing countries, but outcomes depend on financing, maintenance, and the right model: grid, mini-grid, or solar home systems.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability
How to Cut Home Cooling Emissions in 2025

How to Cut Home Cooling Emissions in 2025

December 11, 2025November 3, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Read this guide to discover the best ways to slash home cooling emissions when the summer heat cranks up!

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle
A Guide to Sustainable Heating Systems: The Role of Radiators in Green Homes

Sustainable Heating Systems: The Role of Radiators

October 21, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

Traditional heating systems can be energy-hungry and inefficient, but sustainable heating systems offer a promising solution.

Categories Business Tags Business, Carbon, Lifestyle
9 Solar-Powered Tech Essentials for Eco Travelers

9 Solar-Powered Tech Essentials for Eco Travelers

March 13, 2026October 12, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

In this article, we’ll explore solar-powered gear designed for those who care about the environment and wish to be eco-friendly in all aspects of their life. 

Categories Travel Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling the World

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint While Traveling the World

January 20, 2026September 29, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

This article will guide you on how to reduce your carbon footprint while traveling the world.

Categories Travel Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Travel
Nature is always close by, looking at indicators of a sustainable neighbourhood.

The Neighbourhood Sustainability Indicator Project

July 27, 2025 by Jordyn Czyzewski

A project carried out in Finland by the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies collected indicators of a sustainable neighbourhood.

Categories Ecology Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
ministry of natural resources and climate change

Malawi Makes Strides in Carbon Trading

July 21, 2025 by Deogracias Benjamin Kalima

Malawi has generated income through carbon trading. These earnings have been realized from the sale of carbon credits. Let’s take a closer look.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Deogracias Benjamin Kalima, Politics, Sustainability
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint as a Business

How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint as a Business

June 7, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

What are some of the best ways for a business to reduce its carbon footprint? Let’s find out.

Categories Business Tags Carbon
Energy Star Rated Windows – Do They Really Make a Difference?

Energy Star Rated Windows – Do They Really Make a Difference?

June 7, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

ENERGY STAR® certified windows are designed to help keep your home more energy-efficient, comfortable, and climate-ready—all year long.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Sustainability
Power your Home Sustainably with these Affordable Options

Power your Home Sustainably with these Affordable Options

May 4, 2025 by Brett Stadelmann

With energy options like solar power, wind, and geothermal, you can reduce your carbon footprint. Let’s explore how you can power up your home sustainably!

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Renewables
UK Motorists are Confused About EV Ownership: A Closer Look

UK Motorists are Confused About EV Ownership: A Closer Look

April 16, 2025 by Dmytro Spilka

Let’s take a deeper look at the different costs associated with EV ownership compared to petrol:

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate
Slot die coating. Improving The Sustainability of Solar Panel Production

Improving The Sustainability of Solar Panel Production

December 15, 2025February 28, 2025 by Imogen Pass

It’s increasingly important for the solar industry to prioritize, reduce, and take responsibility for the environmental impact of solar panel production.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainability within Natural Environmental Cycles

Sustainability within Natural Environmental Cycles

February 3, 2026February 25, 2025 by Andrea Phillips

This article looks at two successful and sustainable initiavies, one harnessing energy from ocean waves and the other a sanctuary for migrating birds.

Categories Ecology Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Unlocking Energy Savings for Industrial Facilities: The Benefits of Solar Solutions

The Benefits of Solar Solutions for Industrial Facilities

December 31, 2024 by Manshi Dixit

How solar solutions can shift industry productions to be both financially and environmentally sustainable, and ways to overcome the most common challenges.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Business, Carbon, Renewables
A New Social Contract for Climate Change

A New Social Contract for Climate Change

December 19, 2024 by Pieter Verasdonck

It’s time for an updated social contract, one that measures individual and collective ecological footprints and aims for sustainable economies and environments.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
New York’s Climate Commitment to Building a Zero-Emission Future

New York’s Climate Commitment to Building a Zero-Emission Future

December 12, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

With ambitious goals for renewable energy and emissions reduction, New York is addressing today’s environmental challenges and also setting a precedent.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate
Close up look at perovskite, the mineral that is the basis for perovskites.

Off-Grid Solar: The Role of Perovskites

December 4, 2025December 5, 2024 by Mary O’Kane

Perovskites are a class of materials with a unique crystal structure that makes them exceptionally efficient at converting sunlight into electricity.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Climate Change, Ecology, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability
The Role of Government Incentives in Promoting Solar Energy Adoption

The Role of Government Incentives in Promoting Solar Energy Adoption

April 14, 2026November 26, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

We look at how governmental actions transform the renewable landscape and what lessons can be applied to enhance solar energy adoption nationwide.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Renewables
Drilling in the snow - The Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Buildings

The Feasibility of Achieving Net-Zero Carbon Buildings

November 20, 2024November 19, 2024 by Evelyn Long

Is achieving net-zero carbon buildings a global reality we can all look forward to, or an ultimately impossible pipe dream? Let’s look at the details.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
A farm of solar panels, on green fields under a blue sky

An Overview of Solar Panels: Facts and Figures

November 7, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

The impact of increasing prevalence of solar panels on sustainability reaches far beyond individual energy savings. Let’s look at the details.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Renewables
Man with a clipboard in a full warehouse. Sustainable Solutions for Effective Cold Chain Management

Sustainable Solutions for Effective Cold Chain Management

February 23, 2026October 1, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Discover sustainable cold chain insulated packaging solutions for effective logistics. Enhance efficiency while reducing environmental impact globally.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Carbon, Climate, Waste
Heat pump external unit in the garden

The Heat Pump: Exploring the Environmental Advantages

September 22, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

The greatest advantages of heat pumps are that they save consumers money while also creating a safer, more comfortable home and protecting the environment.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability
An abandoned building in Washington, D.C. being converted into luxury condominiums. Reusable buildings discussion

Reusable Buildings: Adaptability in Modern Construction

March 13, 2026August 30, 2024 by Evelyn Long

As the effects of climate change become more severe, reusable buildings will be central to promoting resilience and sustainability in the construction industry.

Categories Innovation Tags Carbon, Construction, Design, Renewables
Wall of corn, looking at the edge of a corn field - Biofuels Do More Harm Than Good

Biofuels Do More Harm Than Good: An In-Depth Analysis

August 19, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

Contrary to claims, biofuels are not carbon neutral. In fact, in many cases, biofuels end up emitting more carbon than traditional fossil fuels. Let’s discuss.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
house from above - Alternative Ways to Incorporate Solar into Your Dwelling

Alternative Ways to Incorporate Solar into Your Dwelling

August 7, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Not everyone can add solar to their roofs. Don’t lose heart, there are still ways in which you can incorporate solar technologies into your home. Let’s discuss.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability, Technology
Semi-Trailer labelled with and carrying Hydrogen Fuel

Hydrogen Fuel: An Overview, and Potential for Green Energy

June 27, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

If we were to use it strategically, hydrogen fuel could play a critical role in getting us to net zero greenhouse gas emissions, before it’s too late.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Working on a laptop at a picnic table with trees and mountains beyond - How to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint

How to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint – 5 Methods

June 24, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Protecting our resources is the best way to create a better future, so let’s go over 5 methods you can use to reduce your digital carbon footprint. 

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Lifestyle, Technology, Waste
Front garden in France - Some Simple Tips for Keeping Cool and Saving Energy at Home

Some Simple Tips for Keeping Cool and Saving Energy at Home

May 4, 2025May 10, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Keeping cool and saving energy: In this article, we outline some simple tips for beating the heat without breaking the bank.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Environment, Lifestyle
Looking out onto a sunny patio, with blue water and mountains visible beyond. Sustainable Ways to Reduce Energy Use at Home This Summer

Sustainable Ways to Reduce Energy Use at Home This Summer

May 4, 2025May 7, 2024 by Evelyn Long

Power plants drive up greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to warming. The best way for homeowners to combat the heat is to find ways to reduce energy use.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
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