You don’t have to go full vegan but the evidence is pretty clear that cutting down on your meat intake can really help with climate change. A new report solidifies the call for people in the west to cut down on their meat and dairy intake to help with the climate crisis.
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Coral Reefs Bounce Back – given some time to heal, some reefs are showing new signs of life
Coral reefs are important habitats for sea life not to mention living creatures all of their own. Trawling really did a number on many reefs that was so terrible it was expected that those reefs would never recover. But good news! After some time protected from humanity, they’re appear to be bouncing back.
Read MoreSylo – the private messenger option
Privacy in our connected world is a big concern. Who has access to our conversations and other interactions is something that many people would like more control over. Sylo hopes to give users a completely private platform with the ease of some of the top messaging options.
Read MoreThe Ground Is Getting Hotter – conservation can help
When we think of climate change, we think of the ocean and air heating up to be unlivable and those are problems, yes, but the ground is also going to heat up and that’s happening faster than the others. This is bad news for plants which is bad news for us. But there are things we can do to help.
Read MoreHow Much Warmer? – check out this interactive map to see how much hotter it’s going to get
Global warming is already affecting us all. The planet is warmer than it was 50 years ago. That’s not a good thing! Although it may not seem that bad, we’re already facing the effects of extreme heat and water and food shortages around the world. If you’re still in doubt, see how the future temperature looks in your part of the world with this interactive map.
Read MoreFood Scarcity As Climate Changes – as the crisis continues some countries more in danger than others
The climate crisis isn’t going to affect everyone equally. We’ve know that for quite some time but a new report is a harrowing reminder of the inequality of the issue. Burundi in Africa is one of the hardest hit countries in the world, in regards to food, by the changing climate and yet, they contribute very little CO2 to the problem. They’re not alone.
Read MoreCaligraphr – make a font from your handwriting
There are a million and a half fonts out in the world today. There are all kinds of fonts. Font’s for EVERYTHING. Some are obviously just art projects, others you see everyday. Now you can make your own font to use in whatever you want with Calligraphr, the site that changes your handwriting into a font.
Read MoreGoogle Commits To Sustainable Manufacturing – recycled plastics will be in all their hardware by 2022
Google is jumping on the sustainable bandwagon and pledging to use recycled materials in all of it’s hardware by 2022 and by 2020 for it’s deliveries to be carbon neutral. A tech giant of such caliber taking a stand against emissions and pollution are solid steps in the right direction.
Read MoreNo Fan In Dry Heat – new study points to fans as unhelpful when the weather is hot and dry
When it gets hot out, we generally reach for a fan when we can but a new study shows that turning on the box fan when the temperature is really soaring may not be the best idea, especially if you happen to be in a dry heat. Turning on a fan in a dry heat wave may leave you worse for wear.
Read MorePlaybrush – turn the morning routine into game time
Good dental hygiene is very important and the best way to ensure that you have it is really to start early in life. Instill the basics of brushing your teeth in your little one with the Playbrush, the smart toothbrush that turns cleaning your teeth into an actual game.
Read MoreStandard Ebooks – bringing the classics into modern formatting
If you have an e-reader of any kind then you’ve probably discovered there’s a lot of free books out there which includes a ton that are in the public domain. The problem with PD books though is that they’re often terribly formatted for e-readers. Standard Ebooks is the site that is looking to change that.
Read MoreTrees For Better Health – green areas are the best
Green space is good for your health. It’s so important to have ample green space around you for a variety of reasons that help both the person and the public at large but it’s also important to realize that not all green spaces are created equal. A new study confirms that to get the most benefit out of green spaces, you need trees.
Read MoreColonizing Mars – switching planets isn’t a solution to the climate crisis
There’s been a lot of talk from certain sectors about colonizing Mars in the future and as awesome as that sounds, there are a lot of reasons that it probably won’t work out. Which is to say, sorry, we won’t be able to to just get a new planet because we’ve run this one through the ringer. Check out this article for a pretty comprehensive overview of why.
Read MoreHeatwave Caused By Climate Change – our actions made the extreme heat possible
Europe was really, really hot this past week and the jury is in: The heatwave was made worse by man made climate factors. Yes. We did this to ourselves and it’s time to start working on fixing these things. The heatwave may have happened without our help but it was made far more likely with the damage of the climate crises.
Read MoreTaking Subsidies From Fossil Fuels Can Boost Renewable Energy – a small hit can mean big rewards
Fossil fuels still get a lot of money in support of their industries compared to renewable energy. If even a small amount of that money was shifted from fossil fuel subsidies to renewable energies, it could make a huge impact on expanding the industry across the globe.
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