Like Earth Day, Arbor Day is in April; but the best time to plant a tree is in the fall. This year, Earth911 is honoring Earth Day’s 52 years of inspiring action with 52 weekly actions for the Earth. Each week, we are sharing one action you can take to save resources, reduce waste, and make your own life more […]
When it comes to taking steps towards a zero-waste lifestyle, one easy step you can take at home is reducing the amount of food wasted. While it may seem like a small step, it can have a big impact. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 30% to 40% of all food in the United States is wasted annually, food […]
Today’s quote is from Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet, philosopher, and essayist. In Nature, he wrote: “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image. This poster was originally published on July 3, 2020.<!– You Might Also […]
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a bill that seeks to invest nearly $400 billion toward domestic clean energy use across the U.S. The signed bill now represents the highest investment in climate action in America’s history. The amount will come in form of tax credits to persuade homeowners and individuals to use clean energy to survive climate […]
Scientists say that Araucaria araucana, commonly known as the monkey puzzle tree, is now endangered and faces the risk of extinction. Known to be one of the most resilient species, the plant outlived the Jurassic era, over 14 million years ago. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos According to the IUCN red list, the monkey puzzle tree is currently endangered […]
Have you ever considered a three-wheel vehicle for your daily commute? Previously, the choice of sunny city dwellers traveling only a few miles, three-wheel EVs are now expanding to create commuting options for more people wanting to green their transportation. The Nimbus three-wheel EV aims to solve traffic congestion while combining the best traits of a scooter with a standard […]
What is the answer to solving the housing crisis? Of several answers, one is to build more housing. This simple solution has taken on a whole new look with the Hamilton Passive House Modular Housing. This is a design from Montgomery Sisam Architects that seeks to provide affordable, dignified and high-quality housing. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos This housing […]
City centers have been fraught with issues since the beginning of urban development. Even small towns and villages had to deal with concerns such as waste management and shared resources. Imagine the reality of garbage and rats in London during the plague in the mid-1600s for historical reference. Modern-day urban issues still focus on waste management and health, but now […]
Perhaps you are considering switching to an electric vehicle — that’s great! But if you haven’t made the switch yet, you can still make planet-friendlier changes to your internal combustion engine (ICE) driving routine. You’ll still be emitting up to 18 pounds of CO2 for each gallon of gas you burn, but you can get more mileage out of every […]
The business world may be the only area more in love with technical jargon than environmental science. So it’s no surprise that environmental business initiatives lean towards the incomprehensible. Even though 62% of consumers say they are not familiar with the term “circular economy” it represents a paradigm shift that could make businesses that pursue it truly sustainable. Circular Economy […]