NASA’s Earth Observatory regularly publishes striking satellite images of our rapidly changing planet, this year showing everything from the massive fires in Greece and California to the historic floods in China and the Netherlands. These photos document the ways humans are remaking the planet, both by building dams, cities, and farms, and by fueling climate change, which, in turn, is […]
The average person generates 4.9 pounds of waste each day, with more than 146 million tons of waste ending up in landfills. But each of us can help reduce waste by making changes in our everyday habits. This New Year, make a resolution to reduce waste in the coming year. We have some tips to get you started. Although there […]
Spring and summer get all the love, but there’s plenty to celebrate about winter – even after the holidays. Many outdoors enthusiasts already know the joys of snow sports or a walk through the winter woods, while others may prefer to appreciate winter through the window, or even flee to warmer climates. Regardless of your take on cold weather, we’ve […]
“From out there on the moon, international politics look so petty. You want to grab a politician by the scruff of the neck and drag him a quarter of a million miles out and say, ‘Look at that, you son of a bitch.” — Astronaut Ed Mitchell Our planet is our home; it provides all that we need to live. […]
Christmas is over and the tree may be starting to look a little sad. But how do you dispose of the tree? Christmas tree recycling, or treecycling, is the responsible way to dispose of cut live trees at the end of the holiday season. Why not just have the trash haulers put it in the landfill? Organic waste in landfills […]
Americans buy about 3 billion batteries each year, half of which are AA and 30 percent AAA batteries for small electronics. Do you know which states require battery recycling? Do you know the different requirements for recycling rechargeable and single-use batteries? How about how long does the average rechargeable battery last? This Earth911 Quiz will get you thinking about your […]
Editor’s note: While everyone is tired of COVID-19 restrictions, outdoor winter dining is still on the menu as we continue to navigate the pandemic. We urge readers to follow CDC guidelines to keep themselves and others safe during all indoor and outdoor gatherings. It’s no secret that the pandemic has been hard on the restaurant industry. And the holiday season […]
Taking down the holiday decorations was a chore that my mom always dreaded. It was so much work to climb on the stool to take down the lights from the windows and the garland from the top of the mantlepiece. She also had to remove all of the fragile glass ornaments from the tree and rewrap them individually for storage. […]
More than just a popular seafood delicacy, oysters play a big role in global ocean health. Recycling oyster shells is important for future generations of oysters, helping to ensure not just a food source but also natural diversity and a healthy ecosystem. The small shellfish have a tremendous ecological value in making our waters healthier. As it feeds by pumping […]