PlayStation has partnered with the UN Environment committee for the Playing for the Planet initiative and to that end, the next generation of consoles will be leaner, greener machines so you game time will be just a bit more eco-friendly.
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Are 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 MoreDo Personal Acts Matter – if everyone does a little, we can do a lot
Do personal choices affect climate change outcomes? That’s one of the big questions for the climate crisis. We know that the major factors come from industry and obviously, a private person forgoing air travel or cutting meat from their menu won’t change that. But, even so, making personal changes can have an impact, just not exactly in the way we think.
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 MoreOysters for the Shorelines – natural oyster colonies can help push against climate change fueled loss
The coastlines are of major concern as the world heats up and oceans rise. The displacement of people will be a large issue if homes and communities along coastal lines are lost. So protecting them is really important. One unlikely candidate for hero is the oyster.
Read MoreCarbon Neutral Farming – the UK has plans for it
UK farmers have pledged to become carbon neutral in twenty years. This means that food and resource production will not add to the growing emissions. This is awesome but it won’t happen overnight and is calling for some big changes in the way that farmers do things.
Read MoreExpandable Tiny House – the small home that grows (a little)
Tiny houses are an interesting concept with a lot of potential for various uses. Their major selling point is that they don’t take up space, well not much space. This one can take up even less when you need it to because it’s expandable. The Expandable Tiny House is ready to shrink down whenever you need it.
Read MoreMedieval Cling Wrap – better for the Earth and pretty versatile
While you’re out trying to make small changes in your life so that you can live more sustainably, you may be wondering what alternatives you have out there. True, there’s not a good answer for everything but sometimes the past has a key. Skip the cling wrap and do it the medieval peasant way: linen dipped in beeswax.
Read MoreSustainable Palm Oil – a little bit goes a long way
You probably never, ever think about palm oil but it’s in just about everything that we eat as well as many hygiene products. A wonder oil! Too bad that farming it is devastating to the environment which is why a movement for sustainable palm oil exists and you should support it.
Read MoreInsect Pet Food – a sustainable pet food option?
Insect based food is one of those wild ideas that people kick about when we discuss more sustainable eating habits. Some vets are recommending that people turn that advice to their pets and begin feeding insect based pet food to their dogs and cats.
Read MoreLA Prepares for Climate Change – the city is implementing changes to prepare for a warmer future
In places known for their warm weather, climate change means that it’s going to get even warmer. Los Angeles is sunny and hot, hot, hot. In order to prepare for the coming climate changes, the city is taking innovative measures.
Read MoreThe Dust Bowl Of Tomorrow – if we don’t want to see it, we need to care for our land better
How we manage our dirt is going to be so important in the coming years. As temperatures get higher and the air gets drier, we want to make sure that we aren’t setting ourselves up for another Dust Bowl event. This isn’t a problem for many parts of the world but if you live in one where great plains can suddenly dry out and lead to clouds of dirt, you may want to be wary.
Read MoreRegenerative Agriculture – sustainable farming protects the soil
Dirt is very important to the future. It holds carbon and grows plants. We, humans, need both of those things to live. Climate change is going to make growing food harder for many people and order to combat that, we need to have the healthiest soil we can. Regenerative Agriculture is a sustainable farming option.
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 MoreApeel Sciences – an extra peel makes all the difference
Fresh produce is awesome. It’s so yummy and great but it goes bad FAST. So fast. We’ve all picked up some fruits intending to live our best lives and then forget about them only to come back a week later to a brand new, furry mold society growing in your fridge drawer. Apeel Sciences wants to keep that from happening by giving fruits and veggies a second skin.
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