There’s something special about grilling in the summer: the aroma, the familial togetherness, the juicy meal resulting from one’s efforts. Generally, hamburgers and hot dogs can be expected on the menu, as they’re traditional essentials at summertime cookouts. This summer, flip the script. Trade your beef for a grain that is more beneficial for your health, yet just as tasty: […]
The chemical group referred to as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) — more popularly called “forever chemicals” — is rapidly evolving into one of humanity’s most severe environmental crises. Found in soil, water, air, plants, and animals everywhere across the globe and tainting the blood of virtually all Americans, PFAS are linked to a host of human diseases, including cancer. […]
Every aspect of making, selling, and replacing clothing has a big environmental impact, from producing fabrics to manufacturing processes to how we consume and dispose of clothes we no longer want. Consider your clothing purchases carefully, avoid fast fashion, and choose quality clothing that will last a long time. A growing number of clothing brands and retailers now offer take-back […]
As we all know, recycling is crucial when it comes to caring for our planet — and instilling this responsibility in children when they are young is a surefire way to encourage them to do it for years to come. But how can we encourage kids to recycle without reducing it to an unpleasant chore? As a former preschool teacher, […]
Yoram Bauman is the world’s only standup economist as well as co-author, with illustrator Grady Klein, of the second edition of The Cartoon Introduction to Climate Change. He also co-created cartoon introductions to economics, calculus, and digital ethics. Climate change is profoundly serious and becomes more disturbing with every report of extreme weather and record-breaking heat domes. But The Cartoon […]
Lately, it seems like every year is a bad year for wildfires. If you live in an area prone to wildfires — most of the American West — you naturally want to minimize that risk. And there are natural ways to do so. A wildfire-resistant landscape won’t necessarily protect your home from the flames, but it improves the odds of […]
If you’re on kitchen duty, feel free to establish a warm, inviting ambiance — without heating up your food and your home. Plenty of tantalizing plant-based dishes don’t require you to turn on your oven. Or stand over a steamy stovetop. If that sounds enticing, enjoy these examples of planet-friendly, healthy, and even fun epicurean delights. Heat-free. Dairy-free. Meat-free. No-Bake Brownies […]
This year, 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 save resources, reduce waste, and make your own life more sustainable. This week, you can invest in the earth by building a capsule […]
Nineteenth-century American author Louisa May Alcott is the source of today’s inspiration. In her novel, A Long Fatal Love Chase, she wrote, “Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them and share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click the poster to get a larger image.
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 […]