Balloons are so lovely. Just lots of fun, they really brighten things up! But maybe it’s time to retire them because they’re killing seabirds. Balloons float away and end up in and near waterways where birds eat them and then die. It’s not a good thing. Maybe try some of these alternatives for your next party.
Read MoreMonthly Archives: July 2019
Nurdles Sound Cute But Cause Harm – and the companies that make them don’t care
Tiny plastic balls called “nurdles” are washing up on beaches all over the world and that’s not good but even worse is that there doesn’t seem to be much that people can do to hold the companies responsible accountable. Is it time to look towards sticker laws to punish bad actors?
Read MoreSargassum Super Bloom – not all super blooms are good for Instagram poses
Seaweed isn’t all idyllic ocean decoration. Some of it is nasty. That’s the case with Sargassum, a brown species of seaweed that looks like garbage and smells awful. Oh yeah,it’s currently got a super bloom that stretches across the Atlantic and its cause might be deforestation in Brazil.
Read MoreThe Future of Wildfire – dry climates mean more and longer fires
One of the weirdest things about climate change is that it’s making areas of the world more like their key features. Wet areas are getting WAY wetter. Dry areas are getting WAY dryer. These changes lead to floods and fires. Neither of those are good but that second one is really bad.
Read MoreEmergency Water – here’s how to store and purify water
Everyone hopes that they will never be in an emergency situation but it’s better to prepared just in case. No matter what the emergency is, you need clean water to get through it. Here’s a handy website (with printouts!) that can help you figure out how to best purify water for drinking.
Read MorePhilips 328P6VUBREB/00 4K Monitor Review
This is not your regular monitor: it has a terrible name, can swivel, turn and be put vertically and it’s very big.
Read MoreElectric Cars Won’t Save Us – the future calls for less cars (they should still be electric though)
Electric cars are a step in the right direction! They’re cleaner and far better for the environment than the current standard of cars. Adopting them is an important step in cutting back on emissions, however, they are not a cure all. The real goal should be lower car use when we can.
Read MorePlant More Trees – a simple solution to the complex issue of climate change
Easy way to combat climate change: Plant trees. That’s it. They act as carbon sinks, provide oxygen and are all around good guys. Adding more trees can have a positive outcome for our planet and although the coverage would vary from region to region, every area of the world could do with more.
Read MoreBe My Eyes – app helps you borrow someone’s sight with a smartphone
The world is not super accessible to people who live with disabilities which is a problem. Although there’s still a lot of work to do in that realm, there’s an app that wants to help blind and low-vision people navigate the world. Be My Eyes let people in need borrow the sight of others.
Read MoreNo More Plastic Toys – campaign to cut down on plastic waste found in kid’s meals
Getting a toy with your food was the height of childhood and kids still greatly enjoy it but the tons of little plastic toys are a problem from the environment. They’re ending up in waste disposal facilities around the world. Two girls have started a campaign to stop plastic toys from coming in kid’s meals.
Read MoreElectric Boats – battery powered sea vessels are on the horizon
Cruise ships are not environmentally friendly and the beloved vacation option has been on the radar of those who care about the climate for a little while now. Good news though, electric boats are starting to make a comeback and could provide a more eco-friendly option for the future.
Read MoreShut Down Power Plants – study concludes that we have too many to make emissions goals
The news out, we have too many power plants to meet emissions goals and even worse, we’re building more. All of these plants are going to keep pumping out emissions for years to come but there’s a simple solution. Shut them down early.
Read MorePhotographs of Films – check out this cool photography project
Movies are a wonderful thing. Full of story and excitement. There’s nothing like watching a good film and then chatting about it with like minded folks. How a film looks is important too. Lighting, sets, colors, all play a role in telling the story. Jason Shulman looks at this in a whole new way with his Photographs of Films project.
Read MoreSave Coral Reefs – by protecting their habitats
Protecting the coral reefs is important and just for vacation reasons. Sure tropical reefs full of fish are great to look at but all reefs have merit. In order to protect them the best thing to do is protect their habitats.
Read MoreClimate Change for Children – be honest but stay positive
The issues surrounding climate change are really frightening and it’s important that we talk to our children about it. But when we do so, we shouldn’t make it all gloom and doom. Talking to children about climate change should be a positive, hopeful discussion.
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