Heatwaves are going to be a major problem with the climate crisis especially for people who live in urban centers. High usage during high temperatures will likely be too much strain on the power grids causing blackouts and leaving the vulnerable without protection.
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Info: Donyae’s love for technology is based on a need to survive our future robotic overlords. Know thy enemy as you know yourself. But since even odds are on the zombie future, she has also learned how to prepare squirrel. You can find her on Facebook until the robots - or zombies - rise up.
Plastic Guide – check out this info-graphic on plastic
Plastic is in everything. It’s in EVERYTHING. Look around you, just thinking about how much plastic surrounds you, how much you’re literally holding if you’re reading this on a mobile device. We can all agree that it’s not great but it’s all not created equal. Here’s a handy chart of each of the major plastic types.
Read MoreGroundwater Is In Trouble – climate change is going to mean big changes for our water sources
One of the major concerns in the climate crisis is water. To recap, everything needs water to live. Some need more than others. Humanity needs kind of lot. And it’s drying up. Groundwater levels are being loss fairly quickly and this is bad news for the planet.
Read MoreNew High Temperature In Antarctica – beats out the nearly 40 year old record
For the first time on record, the temperature in the Antarctic topped 20C. Which is still pretty cold but it’s warmer than it’s ever been. This is another sign in a trend towards warming temperatures which is contributing the melting of glaciers.
Read MoreWood Over Petroleum – a new process could make plastic out of wood
Petroleum and plastic isn’t great. It’s causing us a lot of problems for us. You know what doesn’t cause us a lot of problems? Wood. Wood is great. And now scientists have figured out a way to break down wood in a way that it might replace petroleum.
Read More3D Printed Community – 50 printed homes going up in Mexico
We’ve talked a lot on this site about 3-D printed homes and the possibility for eco friendly building with them. New Story and ICON are making this a reality in Mexico where they are printing the first 3D printed community of 50 homes.
Read MoreFood Waste Is A Big Problem – tossing leftovers is contributing to emissions
No one sets out to waste food but we all buy veggies and run out of time to use them or forget leftovers in the fridge just a smidge too long. We need to get a handle on this though because we’re wasting a lot more than we think, about 500 calories daily.
Read MoreClimate Change Affects Us All – so we should all work together against it
Climate change effects everyone. You, me, people who we do not know and will never meet. We are all at the mercy of the changing world. And one research study thinks that to survive these changes we need to focus on adapting as a group, not just as personal beings.
Read MoreAir Pollution Causes Death Across State Lines – newsflash, emissions travel
Air pollution from one state can cause health issues in neighboring states but it doesn’t stop there. Air pollution can travel over 1000 miles away to make people sick depending on the type of emissions. This is why it’s important to tackle emissions at a national if not global level.
Read MoreFlashpoint – the project to save Flash games
The internet is changing, it’s not like it once was. One of those changes is the loss of flash games. The once ubiquitous games that could be found on every website are going to go bye bye with Flash Player at the end of this year. BlueMaxima is trying to save them.
Read MoreLess Plastic with Amazon – check out these tips to make Amazon orders greener
You probably think you have no control over the waste that is generated by ordering packages and having things delivered. The only answer is to stop, right? Well, as it turns out, there’s a lot you can do if you’re ordering from Amazon! Here’s a link with some great tips on lowering your plastic waste.
Read MoreTemperature Blankets and Chronicling Climate Change – these projects are helping track change
If you knit or crochet then you’ve probably heard of the temperature blanket. For every week of the year, you take the average temperature, represented by a color of yarn, and do a row of yarn work. At the end of the year, you’ve got a blanket to show for your efforts. They’re also chronicling climate change.
Read MoreElectric Bus Town – one town is getting all electric buses in England
Before electric cars, people pushed public transportation instead of driving yourself. Less cars on the road means less emissions. Now you can upgrade that concept with the electric bus fleet and England is planning for one town to go total electric.
Read MorePlastic Compounds Still Pose a Threat – less plastic is really just the way to go
Most people are familiar with the dangers of BPA and even more familiar with all the products being sold that are now BPA free. Which is great! But there are other chemical compounds that also pose a threat and need to be removed from the population. Namely, DEHP.
Read MoreBands Make Changes to Concerts for the Climate – live music has a footprint, some bands are working to make it smaller
Everyone likes live music! It’s really fun to see a band, especially if they’re you’re favorite band, play live but there is a carbon cost to that. A pretty high one in some cases. Your local group probably isn’t creating a whole lot of emissions but your stadium band, in most cases, are. A few musicians have taken a stand for the climate.
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