by Admin | Dec 2, 2016 | Sustainability
Though it tends to get ignored in favor of the more dramatic (and obvious) dangers posed by fossil fuels, the meat industry is a huge contributing factor in global climate change. This happens in a couple of ways. For one, animals like cows produce a lot of methane,...
by Admin | Nov 4, 2016 | Climate Change, Sustainability
Oxygen is not only important to life, it has a great impact on evolution. Previous eras in the Earth’s history have had more atmospheric oxygen than we do now, and that contributed to the life that formed. Dinosaurs, for example, lived in an era with more oxygen,...
by Admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Green Energy, Sustainability
Alternative energy sources have been growing in popularity in recent years, especially solar and wind power. However, excess energy still needs to be stored for when days are overcast or the air is still. To keep up with an increasing trend of generating electricity...
by Admin | Oct 3, 2016 | Conservation, Sustainability
Coral reefs are not just beautiful, they’re an essential part of the coastal ecosystems in which they occur. They harbor extensive biodiversity, and provide a lot of resources for people living near them. However, overfishing, increasing ocean acidification, and...
by Admin | Sep 28, 2016 | Articles, Resources, Sustainability
It’s pretty common for people to grow herbs and vegetables during the spring and summer. As the air gets crisp and frost sets in, most plants freeze and die. Many people don’t realize there are a variety of crops that can be planted in the fall. In fact, the...
by Admin | Sep 21, 2016 | Resources, Sustainability
Canvas shopping bags have become an everyday part of life. Many stores and farmers’ market vendors have stopped giving away plastic bags, expecting customers to bring their own canvas bags or selling paper bags for a nominal price. Some cities have banned plastic bags...
