There’s another danger caused by the climate crisis that may be all but invisible to many. As things become more dire in communities already feeling the pressure from the crisis, an increase in gender based violence putting many women and girls in developing nations in danger.
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Plastic Recycling Isn’t What You Think – most ends up in landfills
It’s time to get a reality check about recycling. There’s nothing wrong about it but it’s not the cure all to the plastic problem and in fact, most plastic ends up in landfills or burnt, not made into new products. In 2020, people should strive to purchase less plastic rather than counting on recycling to fix everything.
Read MoreWe Don’t Make Enough Food – but with some changes in agriculture it will be no problem
When it comes to sustainable agriculture, we need to make some changes to keep everyone fed. We currently don’t make enough food for everyone but with some shuffling around, we can exceed what we need without destroying the Earth.
Read MoreBiofuel from Yeast – researchers modify substance to create workable fuel source
Biofuel still sounds like a thing from science fiction but it’s real and comes in a variety of forms. Researchers are working on a way to turn yeast into car fuel to create a sustainable energy source that can be implemented without a fuss.
Read MoreIs Going Plastic Free Really Best? – some people think not
With many companies moving to remove plastic from their shops and businesses, some groups are concerned that the alternatives may harm the environment, just in different ways. They argue that it’s six in one hand and a half dozen in the other, ditching plastic may just be trading for a less visible problem.
Read MoreHydrogen in Natural Gas – the future of heating
Natural gas is commonly used for heating and it, like so many other things, causes emissions. In order to help cut those emissions, a test is going on at Keele University where natural gas is blended with 20% hydrogen to make a gas that releases less emissions.
Read MoreFast Fashion Is Waste – why the fashion industry is in for a reckoning
Fast fashion is really common and also a huge problem. Not because the clothes are tacky or anything but because they are contributing to massive amounts of waste which considering their often very short shelf life, is unacceptable.
Read MorePlastic Waste Is A Huge Problem – even with all the press, it continues to be a huge mess
It’s 2020 and we need to be really honest about something: Plastic is a huge problem. Everyone knows that the material harmful to the environment that it often finds itself in but how big of a problem is something that we’re shielded from. Plastic pollution is a massive issue that will take decades to clean up and the only way to cut down on it is to stop using it.
Read MoreGermany’s Masterclass in Coal Shut Down – moves away from coal without layoffs
Shutting down the coal industry is vital for fighting climate change. The fuel source that has been an essential part of life for well over a century just isn’t a sustainable option for a variety or reasons. But shutting down the mines and plants leaves people and their communities in the cold. Germany is a masterclass in powering down the coal industry without leaving anyone behind.
Read MoreOlive Jift Project – turning waste into fuel
One of the best things next to eliminating waste that we can do for our environment is find practical and sustainable ways to use that waste in other products. That’s the goal behind the Olive Jift Project that turns the waste from olive oil pressing into fuel pellets.
Read MoreSand Is In Danger – Mekong River sand as well as other locations are not infinite
The ecosystem along the banks of the Mekong River is in serious trouble because industry is snatching up all the sand. Sand is a key component in many things that we use from glass to electronics and most of all, cement. The massive amounts of sand drawn from this and many other locations are destroying them.
Read MoreReturns Sent to Landfill – new report shows that companies are trashing clothes rather than reselling
If you buy clothing online, you’ve probably, at least once, picked up multiple sizes in one item to check the fit and sent the ones that didn’t work out back to the store. That’s fine right? Well, turns out when you do that chances are those items go right into the dumpster rather than back into circulation.
Read MoreBottled Water Isn’t Necessary – court blocks company in move to privatize water
In case you didn’t know, in areas where there is available tap water, bottling water for sale is not an essential public service. You probably already assumed that but that didn’t keep Nestle from trying to be listed as one in their ongoing attempts to privatize water all over the United States.
Read MoreVertical Forests – “green” buildings
We all know what a forest is even if we live in areas that don’t have much in the way of greenery. This could mean urban environments or straight up deserts or both. New innovation can bring jungles into even these areas with the Vertical Forest. Three new buildings are planned for Egypt.
Read MoreGreen Magic Homes – hobbit homes for people who care
Looking for a home but really want to get back to the earth, like, into it? Or, are you just a really big Tolkien fan? Either way, Green Magic Hones may have the housing solution for you. These prefab homes are built like hobbit hovels and disappear into the landscape.
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