This week, we encourage Earthlings to stay tuned into the deforestation of the planet by checking globalforestwatch.org. The site maps the world’s forests and their decline in easy-to-understand visualizations that illustrate forest canopy loss. If you understand how forests are paying our current environmental bill, leaving no enduring CO2 removal capacity for future generations, it’s a valuable source of information […]
Even if you’ve never shopped at IKEA, you know about the global furniture giant. And you probably have shopped there – every 10 seconds, a Billy bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. IKEA’s affordable furniture has filled many a childhood bedroom and helped generations transition from that bedroom to their first apartment. But the problem with starter furniture is […]
Wild Planet Foods founder and CEO Bill Carvalho explains why his company sources pole and line caught tuna to eliminate “bycatch,” the species caught in nets and tossed overboard because they aren’t what the fishing vessel wants to sell. Bycatch accounts for up to 22% of the fish caught by net fishermen, according to Oceana, a nonprofit working to protect […]
A great day starts with a great night’s sleep, but can you sleep soundly knowing your bedding is not sustainable? After upgrading to a sustainable mattress, you can dress your bedroom with pillows, sheets, and mattress pads that are easier on the environment. Here are nine bedding brands you can trust. While mattresses carry the bulk of your sleep’s carbon […]
Earth911 is honoring Earth Day’s 52 years of inspiring action with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week from Earth Day 2022 to Earth Day 2023, we will share one action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. The fashion industry is renowned for its wastefulness and steep environmental impact. Businesses, governments, […]
Water is everywhere on this planet — 71% of the Earth is covered with water — but freshwater is in dire short supply. We talk with Jon Freedman, Global Government Affairs Leader at SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions and a lecturer on water and water policy at the University of Pennsylvania. SUEZ specializes in water treatment and management, working with […]
This week’s quote comes from former U.S. Representative Claudine Schneider: “A healthy ecology is the basis for a healthy economy.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. This poster was originally published on May 15, 2020.
The stereotypical environmentalist is white and wealthy, but it’s a dangerous and self-perpetuating idea. The best-known environmental organizations may have low participation by people of color, but people of all races care about the environment. In fact, a recent survey by Yale University found that Latinos take climate change more seriously than any other ethnic group. And they aren’t waiting […]
Many power tools use batteries to run instead of corded electricity or the muscle of the user. You can find rechargeable batteries in a variety of common household power tools such as drills, drivers, saws, blowers, work lights, and trimmers. Most people find it more convenient to use battery-powered tools than to be tethered to an electrical outlet. And rechargeable […]
When purchasing a new home, construction, size, aesthetics, and price are all worthy considerations. But there’s another factor that’s becoming increasingly important: What are the local risks from climate change? If the location where you’re moving is drought-prone, the availability of water needs to be a critical consideration when buying a home. Water is the foundation of all life on […]