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Leveraging AI to Optimise Solar Energy Grids - Solar panels connect to base electric grid

Smart Grids: Leveraging AI to Optimise Solar Energy Grids

January 31, 2025October 24, 2023 by Eyo Eyo

There are several factors that drive the more efficient deployment and utilisation of AI to optimise solar energy grids in the near future. Here, we discuss.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability, Technology
Bog - St-Daniel sector - Frontenac National Park (Québec, Canada) - July 2008 How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

How Fruit Peels are Saving Contaminated Wetlands

October 24, 2023 by Eyo Eyo

Wetlands are under serious threat from various forms of contamination and pollution, but new research shows that fruit peels might make a positive impact.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula and Environmental Sustainability

October 22, 2023 by Melissa Douglas

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula has miles of pristine coastline, and remote Mayan ruins, but things are changing rapidly. We look at issues faced by the region.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel
Three people working on a laptop - What is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It

What is Greenwashing and How to Avoid It

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023 by Jill Brooks

It can mislead well-intentioned consumers seeking eco-friendly businesses, but just what is Greenwashing? We explore the details, and discuss ways to avoid it.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
Trent Romer

Interview with Trent Romer, Author of This Is Our Home

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Trent Romer’s latest book, This Is Our Home, is a cautionary yet inspiring tale to take personal action in the fight against the planet’s destruction.

Categories Interview Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
G20's New Delhi Summit: G20 Leaders' Declaration

G20’s New Delhi Summit: Environmental Sustainability Goals

October 21, 2023October 20, 2023 by Orkhan Huseynli

In this in-depth article, we explore how G20’s New Delhi Summit charted the course for Global Environmental Stewardship and Environmental Sustainability Goals.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
5 Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

5 Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home

October 21, 2023October 16, 2023 by Jack West

A quick and simple guide: Five small daily routine changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Solar Panels for the Home: The Complete Homeowner's Guide

Solar Panels for the Home: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide

December 22, 2023October 11, 2023 by Kami Turky

Solar panels work by harnessing the energy from sunlight and converting it into electricity. We discuss the benefits, costs, & challenges for home installation.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Carbon, Climate, Lifestyle, Renewables, Sustainability
Acid mine drainage in Portugal Ethically Sourced Materials: An Overview and Sourcing Guide

Ethically Sourced Materials: An Overview and Sourcing Guide

October 21, 2023October 11, 2023 by Rose Morrison

How can you know whether or not the item you’ve purchase has ethically sourced materials? This simple and straightforward guide will help.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Municipal bus encouraging recycling in the city of Samsun in 2022 Ways to Spot Greenwashing

16 Easy Ways to Spot Greenwashing When You Shop

October 21, 2023October 11, 2023 by Rose Morrison

With all the marketing and advertising, it can be challenging to spot greenwashing, and to distinguish genuinely eco-friendly and ethical products.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Lego heads in a row - The Luxury of Dread: Feelings about Climate Collapse

The Luxury of Dread: Feelings about Climate Collapse

October 21, 2023October 4, 2023 by Ariel Kroon

Today we discuss dread: a feeling often felt by those of us who want to live sustainably, but also one that can spur us to action that combats climate anxiety.

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Crises, Environment, Ethics, Food security, Pollution
Visit Costa Rica Sustainably

9 Best Ways to Visit Costa Rica Sustainably: A 2024 Guide

October 21, 2023October 2, 2023 by Kristin Danks

We’re going to highlight the best ways you can be a responsible tourist and visit Costa Rica sustainably so that its wilderness can remain for years to come.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Ideas to live more sustainably in the city - Grouphug portable solar panel stuck on window, with buildings visible outside

How To Live More Ethically In The City

October 21, 2023September 27, 2023 by Sadie Kromm

We are all essential in making a city function. As we try to live more ethically, no matter our influence, we are helping to reduce environmental injustices.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Environmental Careers: Rose garden with trimmed hedging and stone paths

Environmental Careers: Creative and Earth-Focused Fields

October 21, 2023September 27, 2023 by Sadie Kromm

There are many avenues when looking at environmental careers, and you might just come across a few wildflower opportunities that will inspire you to bloom.

Categories Ecology Tags Business, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability
Tracking data for storms within the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins is taken from the National Hurricane Center and the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database. - Being Prepared: Flood Management and the Climate Crisis

Being Prepared: Flood Management and the Climate Crisis

January 23, 2024September 22, 2023 by Ellie Gabel

Solving the climate crisis will hopefully lead to fewer floods worldwide, but in the meantime, humanity can develop sustainable solutions for flood management.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Crises, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Sustainability
Commercial Solar - Reduce Energy Bills for Your Business

Commercial Solar – Reduce Energy Bills for Your Business

October 21, 2023September 22, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

We explore how commercial solar energy can be a cornerstone in your business’s sustainability and financial strategy, providing immediate and long-term returns.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Renewables
Green Construction: BedZED (Beddington Zero Energy Development), the UK's largest and first carbon-neutral eco-community

Green Construction: 7 Eco-Friendly Upgrades

December 22, 2023September 21, 2023 by Evelyn Long

In this article, we explore Green Construction – Practices, techniques, and materials that can help alleviate the environmental cost of the building industry

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Ariel Fabbro, founder of Cobbled Goods Collective

Cobbled Goods: Slow Fashion Marketplace for Unique Footwear 

October 21, 2023September 19, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

Today, we are joined by Ariel Fabbro, the founder of Cobbled Goods Collective, a slow fashion marketplace showcasing unique shoes from independent brands.

Categories Interview Tags Brand guide, Climate, Environment, Ethics, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
A Guide to Biophilic Design - interior of a building with plants visible inside and outside

A Guide to Biophilic Design – Function, Beauty, & Comfort

January 23, 2024September 15, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

From the human need to reconnect with nature, biophilic design was born — bringing the natural environment back into our structures and community spaces.

Categories Interiors Tags Architecture, Climate, Design, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Pollution, Renewables
Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region

Illegal Mining Devastating the Amazon Region – Key Facts

October 21, 2023September 12, 2023 by Tatiana Vasiltsova

Illegal mining, especially of gold, has become the primary source of money for many residents of the Amazon region. We examine the facts and some key insights.

Categories Crises Tags Climate, Deforestation, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Politics, Pollution
icebreaker Review

icebreaker Review: Granary Sleeveless Dress and Merino Tee

October 21, 2023September 11, 2023 by Ariel Kroon

Review: the icebreaker Granary Sleeveless Dress and Merino Linen Tee are perfect for light activity on most summer days, even despite climate-changed weather.

Categories Fashion Tags Brand guide, Climate, Environment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Sustainability
Sustainability in Malaga, Spain - Many people under umbrellas at a sunny beach

Sustainability in Malaga, Spain – Present Day and Future

October 21, 2023September 8, 2023 by Cristina Reina

We look at sustainability in Malaga, on the southern coast of Spain, that is working on reducing its carbon footprint, increasing renewable energy, and more…

Categories Climate Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Europe, Lifestyle, Plastic, Politics, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Is Sustainable Mineral Extraction a Myth or Reality?

Is Sustainable Mineral Extraction a Myth or Reality?

October 21, 2023September 4, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

With industries expanding and new technologies emerging, the way we extract minerals needs a re-evaluation. Is sustainable mineral extraction really achievable?

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Environment, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Kayleigh Goodman and the Floop team

Kayleigh Goodman: Floop, the Carbon Footprint Calculator App

October 21, 2023September 1, 2023 by Ana Yong

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.

Categories Interview Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment, Food security, Lifestyle, Organic farming, Sustainability, Waste
Green Office Design: A building seen from the air, surrounded by green spaces and with rooftop gardens

Green Office Design Guide: Creating a Sustainable Workspace

December 9, 2025August 28, 2023 by Jennifer Sy

This guide to green office design looks at ways to significantly reduce our environmental impact by incorporating green elements and eco-friendly methods.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Sustainability, Waste
Tourism and Sustainability in the Alps - Small cabins on rolling green hillsides in the mountains

Tourism and Sustainability in the Alps – An In-Depth Guide

December 9, 2025August 28, 2023 by Marina Helene

This overview of tourism and sustainability in the Alps looks at the environmental impact of visitors to central Europe, and beneficial projects and practices.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Travel, Waste
Sand made from glass recycling

Glass Recycling and Climate Change: Insights for the Future

October 21, 2023August 26, 2023 by Cynthia Andela

In this article, we delve into the importance of sustainable practices and the role of glass recycling in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Categories Waste Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Ethics, Plastic, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability, Waste
Florida Red Tide: Beach at sunset

Florida Red Tide: Overview, Causes, & Effects

October 21, 2023August 23, 2023 by Erin Blakely

We delve into the complexities of red tide, exploring its underlying causes and its extensive impact on both the natural environment and human activities.

Categories Ecology Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Health, Pollution, Waste
Exterior view of an old manor house with green gardens under a blue sky - Technology is Revolutionizing Sustainability

9 Ways That Technology is Revolutionizing Sustainability

October 21, 2023August 22, 2023 by Brett Stadelmann

We explore some of the roles of technology in addressing sustainability challenges, including AI and robotics, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and more.

Categories Innovation Tags Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Plastic, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Insights into Renewable Energy: Solar energy panel photovoltaic cell and wind turbine farm power generator in nature landscape for production of renewable green energy is friendly industry. Clean sustainable development concept.

Insights into Renewable Energy and Climate Change

October 21, 2023August 22, 2023 by Jane Marsh

Renewable energy can help propel the world toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Hopefully, that will happen sooner rather than later.

Categories Facts & Figures Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Pollution, Renewables, Sustainability
Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably - View from the sidewalk of a green tiled building with plants in the window frame

10 Renter-Friendly Ways to Work From Home More Sustainably

December 9, 2025August 20, 2023 by Lauren Plug

Create an environmentally-friendly work-from-home environment without going all extreme makeover on your home. Check out these 10 easy tips instead!

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability: An urban garden

Housing Cooperatives and Environmental Sustainability

December 9, 2025August 18, 2023 by Amanda Winstead

This article looks at exactly what housing cooperatives are, and how things like co-housing and high-density housing can support environmental sustainability.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ecology, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Pollution, Sustainability, Waste
Green Housing Technology: A woman presenting with a 3D image of a green home.

Green Housing Technology: Overview of Recent Developments

December 22, 2023August 15, 2023 by Rose Morrison

Advancements in technology are making greener, more accessible housing. We discuss the various types of green housing technology, and hopes for the future.

Categories Innovation Tags Business, Climate, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Sustainability, Waste
The El Niño: Map showing sea surface temperature anomalies in the Pacific Ocean on October 15, 2015.

The El Niño: What it is and What it Means for Us

December 9, 2025August 12, 2023 by Aaryaman Aashind

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.

Categories Climate Tags Carbon, Climate, Ecology, Environment
How Consumers Contribute to Sustainability: Sustainable label by glasses on fabric

How Consumers Contribute to Sustainability: Facts and Tips

October 21, 2023August 5, 2023 by Paige Isgar-Fisher

How can ethical consumers contribute to sustainability? There is a significant impact on creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly consumer market.

Categories Sustainable Living Tags Climate, Ethics, Lifestyle, Sustainability, Waste
Math for Kids, seen on a PC screen. An example of ways to Educate Your Kids While Traveling

Educate Your Kids While Traveling: 5 Simple Techniques

February 21, 2025August 4, 2023 by Daniella Layton

This article discusses ways to educate your kids while traveling, from engaging in local activities and customs, to utilizing virtual learning resources.

Categories Travel Tags Climate, Ecology, Education, Environment, Lifestyle, Politics, Travel
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