Sustainability

Eco Friendly Christmas Shopping Guide
Ever since the pandemic hit time has been warped which means somehow, we are yet again nearly at Christmas. So how do we turn a holiday that has been commercialised into the most materialistic holiday of the year into a greener holiday?
By Melissa in the Blue3 years ago in Earth
Finder, Keeper
[Inspired in part by the short story, "On the Banks of the River Lex," by N. K. Jemisin] Yuletide stared the puffins and penguins in their sad red eyes. Dozens of them had gathered around the chain-link wall of their enclosure, beaks agape. Slowly, Yuletide dipped an arm into the bucket in front of her, scooped up a slew of herring, and presented it to her audience, who responded with several harried squawks. She held the silver, scaly bouquet aloft—which lucky seabird would be the next to wed? One rockhopper’s beak trembled as he watched her raise the fish ever higher; maybe he was the blushing bride-to-be.
By MA Snell3 years ago in Earth
While Climate Summit COP27 Will Under-Deliver, The Market Shifts Towards Sustainability Will Accelerate
Background November 2022 was named the month of sustainability given that the COP27 Climate Summit is taking place during this time. These high-level meetings, however, will not produce any breakthrough given the global recession, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. There will continue to be momentum towards the 2050 decarbonization targets, but we will fall short of concrete implementation of the climate commitments to keep the temperature increase to 1.5 C.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
Best travel blogs | Discover this top 15 and backpack around the world
The best travel blogs Before we start, we want to clarify that this list is not a top. Each of these sites has its own essence and personality; What we do assure you is that they are excellent travel blogs .
By Malik Kashif3 years ago in Earth
Real Next Steps: The Need to Develop a Sustainability Framework
Note: The speed of British political life means that some of what I put here is already out of date. However, the core themes remain valid so please do read and engage all the same.
By Allegra Cuomo3 years ago in Earth
Disadvantages Of Solar Panels And How You Can Workaround Them
The idea of using solar panels in homes and buildings has always been at the forefront of renewable energy development. The advantages associated with these solar panels are vast; they provide sustainable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, generate electricity during periods when electric power is expensive or unavailable, and will help us avoid long-term consequences of climate change. However, there are some disadvantages to this technology that need to be worked around too. Read on to see how you can overcome some of these solar panel disadvantages.
By Max Ruby3 years ago in Earth
A SHARK'S TALE
Right after the Rio de Janeiro Carnival of 2022, two humpback whales went cruising down the Antarctic Circumpolar Current towards the Pacific Ocean. While on their way to Australia - from Brazil - when arriving at the South Pacific Gyre, one humpback whale, by the name of Mordor asked the other humpback whale, “Ooooooh oooooh oooooh?” The other humpback whale, named Morgoth replied, “Eeeeee eeeee eeeee!”
By Princess Rev. Nnedi Iwuchukwu, M.Msc., LMT, LMI, MMP, Yogi 3 years ago in Earth
Recovering America's Wildlife Act | Daniel Schwab Wyoming
Biologist Michelle Herman is currently working with hellbenders, a rare, giant salamander. By swabbing the animal, she is looking for invasive fungus that can be found in a tributary of the Susquehanna River in New York.
By Daniel Schwab Wyoming3 years ago in Earth
Gandy Beach (also known as Redneck Beach) is changing
There's a lot on my mind today. I imagine I'm not the only one who thinks a lot. I'm trying to stay focused on my personal goals, desires, and the garage sale I'm running today and tomorrow, but as I sit here sipping soda and smoking cigarettes, I can't help it, I'm thinking about lots of things that may or may not be any of my concern.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 years ago in Earth
COP27 Climate Summit: Some Key Statistics on Risk and Investment Trends
As Egypt hosts the most important sustainability event of the year, COP27, the Middle Eastern country is pushing hard on making the summit about decarbonization implementation as opposed to climate commitments. However, given the weak global economy, high inflation, and geopolitical instability, we should not expect many breakthroughs coming out of this year's summit. The over 100 countries participating will be negotiating the establishment of the Damage and Loss Fund (a fund to finance damage and losses suffered by most vulnerable countries), as well as the $ 100 billion yearly investment commitment for developing countries to address their climate adaptation and mitigation priorities. Nobody expects much progress on either front given the limited political capital of the largest polluting countries as well as the weak budget space to fill the climate financing gap.
By Andrea Zanon3 years ago in Earth
10 Ways You Can Start Saving Energy at Home Today
10 Ways You Can Start Saving Energy at Home Today ‍ The winter months are the perfect time to focus on energy efficiency. Between lower temperatures and shorter daylight hours, this is an ideal time of year to minimize your home’s energy usage. The good news is that there are a variety of small changes you can make at home that will have a big impact on your energy usage. By taking simple steps like adding insulating layers to your home and switching off lights when you leave a room, you can reduce the amount of energy your house uses. Doing so will save you money on your utility bills and help reduce the strain on local power grids in peak usage months. With that in mind, here are 10 ways to start saving energy at home today.
By Rakesh N3 years ago in Earth
The Cocaine Hippos of Puerto Triunfo
Pablo Escobar, to the disdain of many a Colombian, is one of the most internationally well-known historical figures of the country. The infamous drug lord, who became the wealthiest criminal in history, plagued Colombia for nearly 20 years.
By Olivia L. Dobbs3 years ago in Earth