Australia’s Great Barrier Reef experienced record heat in December, threatening yet another mass bleaching event. With the iconic reef imperiled, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pledging $1 billion (Autralian dollars) for reef conservation if he is reelected. From mid-November to mid-December, 80 percent of the Great Barrier Reef saw record-high water temperatures, according to an analysis from NOAA, which […]
Collaboration on to protecting at least 30% of our blue planet, including its lands, waters and ocean, by 2030 (“30×30”) has been our top organizational priority for two years, through our campaigns with zoos, aquariums and museums; youth engagement and leadership initiative; and the World Ocean Day network. Together, working with hundreds of organizations worldwide in 2021, we helped to […]
At the turn of the century, everybody was up in arms about the hazards of vinyl. More properly known as polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, the substance inspired slogans – “No vinyl, that’s final” and “No PVC for me” – as well as a documentary film, “Blue Vinyl” that explored the environmental and health risks throughout the life cycle of the […]
Our guests, Shannon Bouton, CEO of Delterra, and Ella Flaye, the organization’s regional director for Asia, lead the environmental nonprofit’s “rethinking recycling” initiative in emerging economies. Around the world, more than 2 billion people live without waste removal and recycling services. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Delterra’s recycling and waste management services have scaled over these last few years […]
With a full-time job, an active social life, and perhaps a kid or a pup to raise, it can be tough to fit in a commitment to the environment — especially if it seems to require added cost or responsibility. Take heart, though, because there are many simple ways to reduce your impact on the planet that actually help you […]
Insurance payouts for U.S. crops losses due to drought and flooding more than tripled from 1995 to 2020, according to a new analysis from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). “As extreme weather has become more frequent, the climate crisis has already increased insurance payments and premium subsidies,” the report said. “These costs are expected to go up even more, as […]
If you’re planning a green renovation or remodeling project, you now have more green-friendly products and contractors available than ever before. Although there are many important details to consider, finding the right contractor for completing the project is essential. Contractors with experience in making energy efficiency upgrades, using natural and local materials, and conserving resources will bring a lot to […]
Today’s quote is from writer, businessman, and conservationist Simon M. Lamb. In his book, Junglenomics: Nature’s Solutions to the World Environment Crisis, he suggests that nature provides solutions to help us reform our environmentally destructive economic practices. Lamb writes, “As in nature, so in economics — what provides survives.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think […]
As climate change continues to bring us unpredictable weather events and uncertainty about the future of life on our planet, we’re taking a look at greenhouse gases (GHGs). Are you familiar with the different GHGs and the role they play in climate change? Test your GHG knowledge in this week’s quiz! Earth911 quizzes test your environmental awareness, challenge your sustainability […]
For well over a century, the Pittsburgh region was infamous for its industrial air pollution. Belching chimneys from coal and steel plants dimmed the light of the sun at times, prompting a writer for The Atlantic Monthly in 1868 to call Pittsburgh “hell with the lid taken off.” In the 1940s, the smoke and soot from factories coated buildings and […]