As you know, there’s already carbon in the Earth. It’s part of the make up of the planet and natural events (like volcanoes) release it back into the air and as it turns out, there’s A LOT of carbon below the surface of the world but the planet is really good about regulating the natural flow. Our actions are disrupting that.
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World Has a Long Way To Go With Emissions – there’s positive moves but there needs to be more
The world has a long way to go before it meets climate goals that they’ve set forth. As it turns out, only two countries, Morocco and Gambia are currently meeting their goals but this isn’t for lack of trying. It’s just that energy is a complicated matter but there are still some ways they can improve.
Read MoreThe Atmosphere is Like It Never Was Before – current levels of CO2 are first in history
The world of today is really different from the world of yesterday. Food, technology, our atmosphere. Just totally different. And by atmosphere we don’t mean the vibe and general mood of the world. For the first time ever, we’ve reached 415ppm CO2 and that’s a lot.
Read MoreAre Cities Bad for the Environment – do urban areas really cause more emissions than rural
Cities have a lot emissions and often get the fingers pointed at them for causing too much pollution but is that really the case? This article breaks down emissions between cities and large towns and as it turns out, the cities aren’t doing so bad.
Read MoreHalf Emissions In Ten Years – renewable energy and an end to deforestation
The climate crisis can seem daunting. There’s a lot of bad news and scary outlooks that come with it but there’s good news too. The good news is that with work, we can half the amount of emissions in the next decade using things that already exist.
Read MoreEmissions Higher When It’s Hot – emissions soar with the temperature
Summertime is very, very hot in most of the world and expected to get even hotter. A new issue with that, there are more emissions from diesel cars when the temperature soars. Including the ones that have been certified to be cleaner than older models.
Read MoreConsume Less for Emissions Goals – how we shop and eat matters
Changing over to electric cars and renewable energy sources are great ways to battle climate change but they’re not all we need to do to make a difference. According to Prof Sir Ian Boyd, chief environment scientist for the UK, you’ve gotta consume way less stuff.
Read MoreSustainable Palm Oil Harvesting – Peru commits to making changes
Palm oil is used in just about everything and its harvest is causing a large amount of deforestation in South America. Peru is committing to ending this practice and moving towards sustainable palm oil harvesting by 2021.
Read MoreThe Future With No Cars – instead of electric, try car free
Electric cars are the future right? Well, try this thought on for size. What if if the future is no cars at all? For a more sustainable future, the answer might be in less people having cars at all and more reliance on other modes of transportation.
Read MoreDegrowth – the controversial plan to work less to fight climate change
Growth is good. Growth means more jobs which is great for people who need them but the busier we all are, the more emissions are created. One controversial idea to fight climate change is degrowth. Intentionally reducing work and consumption to low levels to reduce emissions.
Read MoreGreen Energy is Growing in Australia – but will it continue?
Green energy is doing VERY well in Australia! The country added 3.5 gigawatts of clean energy projects in 2018 and the output is expected to increase 36% this year alone. They’re well on their way to making their 2020 clean energy goals which is amazing! Hopefully this trend will continue once the incentives have dropped off.
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 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 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.
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