Sustainable Building to Help Homes Endure Severe Weather
The issues the environment faces will continue growing in upcoming years — severe weather is one of those problems. Severe weather like hurricanes, floods, blizzards and earthquakes can easily topple buildings or structures. Better preparation and planning, though, can introduce practical construction techniques that become preventative measures. With new strategies for construction, communities can better […]
6 Principles for Re-Designing the Sustainable Suburbs for the Future
There seems to be no drop in interest for suburbs. After the back-to-the-city movement of 2009-2012, people seem to be favoring suburban neighborhoods again, so they need to be redesigned to accommodate the new generation of homeowners. Unfortunately, our perception of living has become somewhat binary – you either live in Brooklyn high-rise or in […]
How to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint and Pollute Our Planet Less
At this point, the majority of people are aware we’re in need of urgent environmental policies. The Earth’s resources we’ve been taking for granted are not infinite and we’ve witnessed pollution taking the lives of humans as well as animals. Although we are fully conscious of the serious threat caused by global warming, we still […]
How the Automotive Industry Influences the Environment and What You Can Do About It
Needing to own a car can cause quite a dilemma when you know how it influences the environment. Manufacturing, use and recycling of cars all have an impact. But thanks to clean automotive technologies and growing awareness among car manufacturers and users, there are ways for both you as a car owner, and for industry […]
How Technology Can Help Us Reduce The Rate Of Deforestation
Over the last century, forests have been significantly compromised, resulting in the green cover being lowered to only around 30%. An estimated 18 million acres of forest have been lost every year as calculated by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization. Deforestation is leading to an imbalance in environmental and ecological lifecycles. Moreover, what […]
Reasons Why You Should Shift Towards Veganism For The Sake Of The Environment
The world is screaming at a high pitch with lots of reasons to shift towards veganism that cram in many compelling and convincing points. However, first let us briefly discuss; why go vegan? Impact of Hunting on Environment There is a tremendous amount of animal slaughtering and suffering across the globe. The problem is, hunting […]
Deforestation: A Few Solutions That Can Change The Future
As we can see, the world is on an extreme urge to slow down the pace of climate change by saving water, preserving wildlife, and planting more and more trees. Undoubtedly, trees inevitably hold a significant part to slow the progression of global warming. If the mass destruction and deforestation continue, it will harm the […]
Everyday Hacks to Make Your Office Embody Ethical Values
Creating an ethical office today is not just about including eco-friendly details – it’s about ensuring none of your choices are harmful to the planet or the people around you. There are many things to keep in mind when doing so, from the way you commute to smaller details like your personal accessories. So, here […]
How To Stop A Fire In The Amazon
With all of the tragic headlines about the most recent fires in the Amazon, everyone is anxious to know ways they can help, so Noel and Jacob research how much of the Earth’s forests are clear-cut every single year and what you can do to stop it.
5 Ways You Can Start Living a Pollution Free, Healthy Life
Last year, across Europe, air pollution was considered to be the biggest health risk to the public. But, as well as air pollution, we are now living in a time where overall pollution is affecting us daily. Water, plastic and fashion have all become more polluted in recent years and our day-to-day lives are practically […]