From Guest Blogger Cooper Klein: Green Construction–The Future of Eco-Friendly Plumbing
It’s no secret that bathrooms in residential and commercial buildings share a big piece of the water consumption pie. (more…)
Trump Claims Solar Tariffs Are ‘Reopening Plants.’ They’re Not
I appropriated the headline you just read from an article in today’s GreenTechMedia. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Proper Community Waste Management
Living in a healthy, vibrant community starts with cleanliness. You and your family cannot function in a place that looks more like a landfill. You cannot cut corners and make decisions that could lead to an environment disaster. Learn these few tips to improve the management of waste in your community. (more…)
Steel Tariffs and Climate Change
What happens to the climate when you impose tariffs that make a major change in the flow of the 36 million tons of steel that the U.S. imports each year? As discussed here, and as one might expect, it depends on the source of the steel.
It’s kind of like the environmental impact of electric vehicles: the effect ranges from incredibly positive to fairly negative; it depends on precisely what happens when you plug in your car in a certain location, at a certain time of day, and the amount of renewables on the grid at the time.
Mindfulness of Others
I hope you’ll take a moment and check out the short video below, contrasting life here in the U.S. with that of Japan.
Spoiler alert: the piece focuses on mindfulness of and sensitivity towards others…something that, young people may be surprised to know, used to be a big deal here. (more…)
From Freelance Writer James Daniels: Environment And Pocket-Friendly Business Hacks
Time is money, so it’s important to implement good time management if you’re to be financially rewarded. If you use your time efficiently, and you’ve got a mind inclined for making money, then you stand a good chance of being successful in the world of business. (more…)
From Guest Blogger Delicia Warren: Environmental Issues 2018–Are GMOs the Death of Organic Gardening?
There has been much controversy over the pros and cons of GMOs in the gardening industry and while there are companies that deny using any GMOs in their products, evidence points otherwise. One company, in particular, is TruGreen which has come under careful scrutiny by backtofarm.com. Although the company repeatedly denies the use of GMOs, the experts on the Back to Farm website feel that this is a moot point when it comes to other dangers within their product line. (more…)
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Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability. Today’s Topic: Renewable Energy Consumption in the World’s Cities
Question: As of January, 2018, how many of the world’s cities run on 100% renewables? How many are over 70%?
Answer: Can be found at Clean Energy Answers.
Relevance: This is an impressive number, one that’s growing with each passing month. Glinda says: We’re getting there.
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From Guest Blogger Kara Masterson: A Greener Globe–Four Ways Americans Can Promote a Healthier Environment
If you compare how humans and animals interact with their environments it is astonishing. Animals tend to take care of the place they call home whereas land inhabited by humans can easily be left in ruins. Unfortunately, human interactions with different ecosystems throughout the planet has had a negative impact on health in the world and quality of life. (more…)
Rwanda Gets It Right
Rwanda is an example of how a group of people can move from a horrible tragedy, in this case, a genocide, into a community of hope, mutual respect, and a deep commitment to sustainability. In its capital city Kigali (shown here), single-use plastic bags have been banned since 2008, driving is limited, and walking and biking are encouraged (along with other forms of physical fitness). (more…)
