Category: Sustainability

As Earth’s climate and nature continue to change under the pressures of global economy and overpopulation, we face new challenges in terms of environmental conservation. Scientists continue updating the lists of the most daunting problems that will need to be …

From Guest Blogger Rebecca Vaxon: Ten Environmental Trends to Watch in 2017 Read More »

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I’ve mentioned that I almost never eat higher on the food chain than fish, and thus I’m always looking for novel ways to serve up anything that lives in water. I found this recipe for tuna tartare just now, and …

Is It Right To Hog Our Disappearing Natural Resources? Read More »

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As it’s the 138th birthday of Margaret Sanger, the woman who founded Planned Parenthood and coined the term “birth control,” it seems a good time to mention some of the ramifications of her work.  

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Homes day to day chores result into wastewater which is not disposed of well may be a disaster for the family. Bacteria and different types of harmful insects like mosquito get homage mostly from home wastewater, which comes back and …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Keep Home Wastewater Environmentally Safe Read More »

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We humans tend to see ourselves as being at the height of evolution and therefore don’t always consider how we’re impacting the environment when we allow urban expanses, pollution, sedimentation, and a lapse in helpful agricultural policies to reign supreme. …

From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: How Environmental Improvements Affect Animals Read More »

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In response to a recent post, MarcoPolo, who never misses a trick, writes:  Did you ever pause for a minute and just consider how your hysterical diatribe sounds to the average person? This is a great question, as I do …

Go ahead. Think differently. It’s OK. Read More »

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There’s a lot of noise in the world right now when there is chatter about sustainability and how it affects businesses. On one side, there are those that have the misconception that sustainability efforts are irrelevant and counterproductive for businesses …

From Guest Blogger Lauren Williamson: Five Common Misconceptions About Business Sustainability Read More »

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Red is the warmest color, or at least it was. Nowadays green is hot, especially in today’s economy. Going green means saving money, water, energy, and other valuable resources. Those who’re seeking to enter the world of eco-friendly business should …

From Guest Blogger Diana Smith: Eco-Friendly Business Ideas for Green-Minded Entrepreneurs Read More »

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Frequent commenter Marco Polo offers this suggestion to a reader who’s weighing her options re: cleantech:  Like most consumers, you will decide on the technology’s convenience and value for money first and ideology second. That’s not wrong, it’s just common sense; …

Everyone Should Be On Board with Environmentalism Read More »

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As we celebrate Van Morrison’s 72nd birthday, let’s take a look back at a post I wrote five years ago. By the time I’ve driven my rental car off the Avis lot in any particular city, I’ve usually found a …

Once More, Renewable Energy Crusaders Are “Knights in Armor Bent on Chivalry” Read More »

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