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Reconductoring: Looking up at power lines at twilight

Reconductoring: Role in Deploying Renewable Energy at Scale

June 11, 2024June 6, 2024 by Amanda Winstead

Reconductoring can improve existing structures and make this happen more quickly. Learn how this will impact the future of large-scale green energy.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Pollution, Renewables
Students watching birds at Nador Lagoon - Climate Change Education: Shifting Perspectives of Teachers

Climate Change Education: Shifting Perspectives of Teachers

June 11, 2024June 1, 2024 by Beth Rush

Despite increasing temperatures, melting ice, rising sea levels and more severe natural disasters, climate change education remains limited. Let’s discuss.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Education, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics
Hempcrete Home

Hempcrete: Sustainable Building for Clean Living

October 4, 2026May 30, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

Hempcrete has a vast potential for environmental sustainability, especially when compared to the problematic Plain Concrete. Ellen takes us for a closer look.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Morning at the coast - Unsustainability Unveiled: How Our Choices Impact The Planet

Unsustainability Unveiled: How Our Choices Impact The Planet

September 12, 2024May 26, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

The signs of ecological distress are all around us, from the alarming rise in global temperatures to the widespread loss of biodiversity. Let’s discuss.

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Book cover: The sense of an ending. A Look at Apocalyptic Desire: The Wish to Remake the World

A Look at Apocalyptic Desire: The Wish to Remake the World

October 3, 2026April 28, 2024 by Ariel Kroon

It may be no surprise that many people have apocalyptic desire, a hope for global cleansing and perhaps renewal. But the future is in our hands. Let’s discuss.

Categories Risk & Resilience Tags Climate, Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sustainability
Degrowth: A Sustainable Solution Or Certain Economic Disaster?

Degrowth: A Sustainable Solution Or Certain Economic Disaster?

October 3, 2026April 26, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

It’s time to consider “degrowth”, reducing our activities and shrinking our economies to lessen our carbon emissions and negative effects on the environment.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
The Myths of Modular Building: Debunking the Stereotypes

The Myths of Modular Building: Debunking the Stereotypes

October 10, 2026April 25, 2024 by Rose Morrison

Modular construction aims for a sustainable future while alleviating the housing crisis. Is it achievable? Let’s discuss the myths of modular building.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Business, Climate, Construction, Environment, Sustainability, Waste
What Makes Modular Construction More Sustainable?

Modular Construction & Modular Buildings: An Ongoing Guide

March 16, 2026April 24, 2024 by Rose Morrison

Modular construction offers a sustainable edge over traditional building methods. This guide explores the details, with links to further reading.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Business, Climate, Construction, Design, Environment, Sustainability, Waste
Why Brooklyn Is the Sustainability Hub of NYC

Why Brooklyn Is the Sustainability Hub of NYC

December 6, 2025April 20, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Whether you’re curious about moving to Brooklyn, need a vacation, or want to find the sustainable hub of New York City, Brooklyn has so much to offer!

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
A look at the Environmental Effects of Mining

What are the Environmental Effects of Mining?

June 11, 2024April 18, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

In this article, we look at the biggest environmental impacts of mining, ranging from habitat destruction to climate change. Understanding them is crucial.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Pollution, Waste
sustainable manufacturing

Sustainable Manufacturing: A Close Look at Key Strategies

October 2, 2026April 15, 2024 by Jane Marsh

There’s a growing push towards making sustainable manufacturing the norm rather than the exception. Such efforts let product makers operate more responsibly.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Environment, Plastic, Waste
Sustainable Ecommerce Packaging

Sustainable Ecommerce Packaging: Facts and the Future

October 3, 2026April 15, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

An Exploration of the future of packing for E-commerce products and it’s place in an environmentally conscious world.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Ethics, Plastic, Waste
Looking across a garssy field at the classic yellow building of Seward public school

How Climate Change Affects Education in U.S. Public Schools

June 11, 2024April 15, 2024 by Beth Rush

Public schools across the country are beginning to prioritize teaching climate change to show children how to lessen their emissions and prepare for the future.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Ethics, Pollution, Sustainability
Image of an installed Nest Diamond thermostat, a useful tool for predictive maintenance

Predictive Maintenance for Sustainable Home Performance

October 2, 2026April 12, 2024 by Evelyn Long

The best way to keep homes in near-mint condition while respecting the planet is by engaging in predictive maintenance and sustainability.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Trip to Antarctica

10 Tips on How to Enjoy Your Trip to Antarctica

June 11, 2024March 27, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

If you have made up your mind to visit Antarctica, here are 10 simple tips that will help you make the most out of and avoid leaving more than footprints.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Travel, Waste
Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn, smiling in the snow

A Conversation with Snow Scientist, Megan Guinn

October 2, 2026March 23, 2024 by Erin Hassett

Erin Hassett, of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, chats with snow scientist Megan Guinn about glaciers, wild fires, avalanches, and more.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Carbon, Climate, Crises, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Sustainability
Virtual Water: 3D image of a water bottle on a lake with a large tree beyond

Virtual Water, An Overview: Trade meets Sustainability

June 11, 2024March 15, 2024 by Ana Yong

The concept of Virtual Water has emerged as a framework for understanding the intricate relationships between water, trade, and sustainability. Let’s discuss.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Climate, Ecology, Economics, Environment, Health, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Side view of artificial turf

Artificial Turf: Impacts on Environment and Human Health

October 3, 2026February 28, 2024 by Ellen Rubin

This deep dive into artificial turf looks at the history and chemical composition of this ubiquitous creation, as well as its health and environmental impacts.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Ecology, Ellen Rubin, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainability of EV Batteries: Looking inside an electric car

Sustainability of EV Batteries: Recycling vs. Reuse

October 10, 2026February 24, 2024 by Ellie Gabel

We discuss the end-of-life of EV Batteries. Recycling and reuse are discussions in the industry, but which one is better?

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Carbon, Climate, Renewables, Sustainability
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Electricity transmission poles at twilight

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): A Comprehensive Guide

June 11, 2024February 20, 2024 by Ana Yong

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) may be a key element of the transition to cleaner, more efficient energy systems, and thus a more sustainable future. We discuss.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Ana Yong, Carbon, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Britain's Temperate Rainforest: Pancake-shaped lichen climbing up the trunk of a tree in a green forest

Britain’s Temperate Rainforest: Fragile and Forgotten Places

October 3, 2026February 16, 2024 by Christie Johnson

Discover the secret world of Britain’s temperate rainforest, its burgeoning threats, and what you can do to help protect these vanishing habitats.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Biodiversity, Carbon, Christie Johnson, Climate, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Reforestation, Regenerative Agriculture
Man installing panel on roof - Benefits of Solar Panels

7 Benefits of Solar Panels – Are They Really Worth It

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Brett Stadelmann

Are they really worth it? We discuss the benefits of solar panels: from the positive societal outcomes to distinct advantages for businesses and homeowners.

Categories Innovation & Technology Tags Climate, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Streetview of the German Farmers' Protests

The German Farmers’ Protests: Causes and Solutions

June 11, 2024February 12, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

In the second week of January, 2024, the farmers’ protests erupted in Germany. We discuss the cause: Big Food, and a rotten system ripe for a radical overhaul.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Agriculture, Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Sustainability
Evolution of Sustainable Food Packaging - Circular Economy

Evolution of Sustainable Food Packaging – Circular Economy

October 3, 2026February 10, 2024 by Felicity Kelly

A look at the current state of sustainable food packaging, it’s role in a circular economy, and the factors that affect it’s development and implementation.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Economics, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
An aerial closeup of the Pentagon in May 2021 Military Bases Going Green - Climate Change Is a Threat

Military Bases Going Green – Climate Change Is a Threat

October 2, 2026February 4, 2024 by Beth Rush

The ultimate sustainability initiative is to end war. Until that day comes, here is how military bases are going green, identifying climate change as a threat.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Regenerative thermal oxidizer - Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

Can Heat Waste Be Used for Sustainable Home Heating?

June 11, 2024February 2, 2024 by Jane Marsh

Recycling heat waste provides a practical solution amid growing environmental concerns, and will be pivotal in transitioning to a more sustainable future.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Little Dodo - Preserved specimen of the tooth-billed pigeon (Image: Naturalis Biodiversity Center/Wikimedia Commons)

Meet The Samoan “Little Dodo” – (Didunculus strigirostris)

June 11, 2024January 29, 2024 by Orkhan Huseynli

Meet one of the world’s rarest avian marvels: The endangered Samoan “Little Dodo”, also known as the manumea, or as the tooth-billed pigeon.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Climate, Conservation, Ecology, Environment, Politics
Veg garden - Sustainable Home Resolutions That Aren't Difficult to Maintain

Sustainable Home Resolutions: Simple Habits and Design Ideas

June 23, 2025January 27, 2024 by Evelyn Long

A look at home resolutions that will help you ease into greener living. These cost-effective suggestions can keep morale high and carbon footprints low.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Architecture, Climate, Construction, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Gehl Architects' project for Brighton New Road employing shared space Key Urban Sustainability Jobs

11 Key Urban Sustainability Jobs (And How to Get Into Them)

October 10, 2026January 22, 2024 by Rob Boyle

In a world grappling with the dual challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, increasing urban sustainability jobs is essential to a greener economy.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Mosaic featuring different types of landscape: Forest, Mountain, Desert, City, Farmland with green crops, Cattle on farmland. The Devastation of Our Success

The Devastation of Our Success

June 11, 2024January 19, 2024 by Christina De La Rocha

A look back at the environmental devastation left in the wake of humanity’s rise to dominance, and a look forward at the ways in which we might make amends.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Christina De La Rocha, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Organic farming, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainability, Waste
Mr. Vance Hilderman, is the principal founder/CTO of three of the world’s most significant aviation development/certification companies including TekSci, HighRely, and AFuzion. Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

Are SAFs the Best Way to Address Aviation Emissions?

October 3, 2026January 16, 2024 by Vance Hilderman

As air travel shows no signs of slowing, decarbonizing aviation is a difficult but essential goal. We look at the role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs).

Categories Waste & Circular Resources Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Vintage decor in a highrise office. Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

Minimalism in Business: Guide for the Small Business Owner

October 3, 2026January 11, 2024 by Cora Gold

It can inspire creativity and promote efficiency. If you want to practice minimalism in business but don’t know where to start, here are seven ideas to help.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Minimalism, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Sustainable Strategies for Land Management

Sustainable Strategies for Land Management: An Overview

October 3, 2026December 29, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Innovative, eco-friendly methods have emerged as potential solutions to address the challenges faced by traditional land management practices. We discuss.

Categories Ecology & Biodiversity Tags Agriculture, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Regenerative Agriculture
Ecosystem Guardians: NGOs Protecting Vulnerable Environments

Ecosystem Guardians: NGOs Protecting Vulnerable Environments

December 28, 2023 by Priti Reddy

This blog post delves into the critical work undertaken by United Way of Hyderabad and explores the broader landscape of NGOs acting as ecosystem guardians.

Categories Politics & Policy Tags Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics
The Nature Conservancy's Clymer Meadow Preserve, said to be one of the few and best preserved examples of Texas Blackland Prairie (eco-region) remaining. County Road 1140, Hunt County, Texas, USA (33.3107°N, 96.2450°W, 193 m.). Photographed on 24 June 2021by William L. Farr. - Community-led Initiatives

12 Community-led Initiatives Driving Environmental Action

October 3, 2026December 22, 2023 by Beth Rush

A wave of grassroots movements and community-led initiatives is sweeping across borders, inspiring change and creating a commitment to preserving the planet.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Energy-plus-houses at Freiburg-Vauban in Germany Sustainable Construction Guide

Sustainable Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

October 4, 2026December 22, 2023 by Rose Morrison

The industry has been one of the main contributors to pollution, but there’s now hope of a more sustainable construction process and environmental awareness.

Categories Sustainability Facts, Data and Statistics Tags Business, Climate, Construction, Environment, Ethics, Sustainability, Waste
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