Humans can survive in a lot of varied climates but our ability to survive the heat may be meeting its limits in some places. Not because it’s too hot but because it’s (just) too hot but the humidity. Turns out a wet heat really is worse than a dry heat.
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Say No To Skyscrapers – glass buildings are not great in a climate crisis
Sparkling, glass skyscrapers are a really common feature on most city skylines these days but did you realize that they function like giant greenhouses that trap heat? Probably not because of air conditioning but in the time of climate crisis, we should rethink this common design choice.
Read MoreThis Tree Tweets – scientists hook a tree up with sensors to track reaction to change
Trees can’t talk to us which is a shame because they could probably tell us a lot about our changing world. After all, they’ve been around for a very, very long time. Somebody else thought about that too and thanks to technology, gave one tree a way to “talk” to us, no Lorax needed. A northern red oak has been outfitted with sensors and its observations are tweeted.
Read MoreStratospheric Aerosol Injection – a radical solution to climate change
There are many ideas for things we can do on the ground to help lesson the damage of climate change, many of which are already in development or being used today. That being said, there’s still room for radical solutions like dumping sulfate particles into the stratosphere, called stratospheric aerosol injection, to protect us from the sun. Science fiction sounding? Yes but it’s a real suggestion.
Read MoreAI and Climate Change – in the future, AI will help us battle climate change
Robots probably don’t have a lot to fear when it comes to climate change. I think that was a plot point in the Matrix. Anyway, that doesn’t mean they can’t help us fight it today. Innovative use of AI may prove to be key in helping humanity push back against the climate crisis.
Read MoreFill the Bogs – filling peat bogs can help cut carbon emissions
Carbon sinks are a great way to help offset emissions. One of the biggest that the UK has areas that are just waiting to sink that carbon but they need a little TLC. Bringing back wet pet bogs can help reduce carbon but it’s really expensive.
Read MoreClimate Change Quiz – answer some questions to find out what you know
We talk a lot about the climate crisis and what we can do to help curb it. You’re reading our articles, you’re educating yourself, making changes, all awesome but how much do you really know? It’s a complex problem with many solutions, none of which area a “magic bullet”. Take this quiz and see what you need to brush up on.
Read MoreFast Shipping Hurts The Environment – slower shipping is the more environmental choice
We need to talk about our obsession with fast shipping. Yes, it’s awesome that when you buy something it can be at your door quickly, sometimes the same day! But that sort of speed comes at a cost to the environment. So if you don’t need it NOW, slower shipping is better.
Read MoreBinge Watching Concerns – our favorite pastime isn’t great for the planet
Binge watching is how most of us watch TV these days. It’s the best way! But it has one big drawback. You guessed it, it causes a ton of emissions but not from the people watching directly. The data centers that the shows are housed in.
Read MoreTravel More Green – check out these tips for your next vacation
Travel leads to emissions in all kinds of ways. The physical act of traveling, various disposable items. Just so much. But that doesn’t mean you should skip out on seeing the world, just do it in a more eco friendly way. This article outlines some ways you can travel while keeping your carbon footprint down.
Read MoreUK Needs More Sustainable Farming – the country has 10 years make changes
What we eat is a big factor in what’s happening with the climate. Farming and livestock are contributing to many negative aspects of the climate crisis. In order to get back on track, some changes need to be made. In the UK, these changes need to be drastic in order to be sustainable.
Read MoreFilter Bikes – clean your air as you ride
Riding bikes is a great way to be more eco-friendly when you travel short distances but breathing in emissions from all the cars on the road is seriously bad for your health. Three students have come up with a brilliant solution for that with the invention of the Filter Bikes.
Read MoreBalloons Are Killing Birds – here are some other options
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 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.
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