When the market is full of greenwashing or when information on environmental impacts is hard to find, conscious consumers rely on third-party certifications to find out which products are the most sustainable. We trust that LEED-certified homes are greener, USDA organic foods are cleaner, and EWG verified personal products are safer. Unfortunately, there is not always one certification that everyone […]
James Crooks, Ph.D., an environmental epidemiologist with National Jewish Health’s Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in Denver, explains his research on the impact of wildfire smoke on the ozone concentrations at ground level in Colorado. Elevated ozone levels contribute to the rising incidence of asthma and diabetes, among other conditions. Dr. Crooks found that while ozone increased only 1% compared […]
I don’t recall my mother or grandmother ever ruining a meal. They avoiding cooking mishaps by “minding the stove,” as Mom’s friend Louise used to say, and by following the same, familiar recipes and using the same kitchen equipment. On the other hand, I always have fun experimenting with new flavors and devices when I cook. But when I first […]
Most homebuyers consider the size, location, and layout of a home. But it’s increasingly important to assess how climate change will impact the home you purchase. As the effects of the climate crisis intensify, some areas are experiencing increased rainfall and storm events, which can cause inland flooding. Sadly, this can wreak havoc on communities and make homes unlivable. Most […]
It goes without saying that a roof should protect us from the elements. And with an increase in severe weather events and wildfires due to a warming planet, the right roof for local weather risks is even more essential. Roofing materials are rated for resistance to fire, hail, wind, and freezing. Earth911 has already identified some of the greenest roofing […]
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, […]