Children face the reality of the life-long experience of a planet in crisis. They need to be more aware of environmental issues than their parents and grandparents. With Earth Day coming up, let’s look at a collection of great children’s books about the planet, our climate, and the sustainable lives our children can lead. This article contains affiliate links. If […]
Quick, what are the key goals for reducing human impacts on the planet’s environment? Earth Day 50 celebrated the progress since the first global marches in 1970 but much more remains to be done if humanity expects to reduce its impact on the planet. In this Earth911 Quiz, you’ll be challenged to identify changes we need to make in our […]
Overcoming climate change will require a global transformation to a green economy based on renewable energy and sustainable technologies. Individual activism cannot achieve it alone. It will require governments, businesses, and individuals to all invest in the planet. “We need to pull together, get a grip, and get it done as a team,” says Kathleen Rogers, president and CEO of […]
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its 2022 update on the state of the planet, and the news is not good. While conversations and carbon dioxide reduction commitments continue, the Earth continues to warm, averaging 1.09 degrees Celsius (1.96 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than the era between 1850 and 1900. Even if policymakers and companies aren’t […]
Air conditioning used to be a luxury, or something only needed in desert climates. But average temperatures have risen due to climate change and more people consider air conditioning a necessity. Today, 90% of all U.S. households have an A/C unit. That might sound like a win, an example of technology improving quality of life. Unfortunately, it is also a […]
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 […]
The coronavirus pandemic has proven that we can decide not to travel if it’s not essential. Before you book your next flight, consider this: Air travel contributes 4.9% of the greenhouse gas emissions that are the leading cause of climate change. Data source: What effect is global aviation having on the environment? Phys.org, August 29, 2018 Print or share We Earthling […]
The future is not written, we can make a better, sustainable future for our children according to Chunka Mui, cofounder of the Future Histories Group and co-author of A Brief History of a Perfect Future: Inventing the world we can proudly leave our kids by 2050, with Paul Carroll, a former reporter and editor at the Wall Street Journal, and […]
Spring and summer get all the love, but there’s plenty to celebrate about winter – even after the holidays. Many outdoors enthusiasts already know the joys of snow sports or a walk through the winter woods, while others may prefer to appreciate winter through the window, or even flee to warmer climates. Regardless of your take on cold weather, we’ve […]
The First Friday Webinar for November featured a timely talk as COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow continues. The discussion included the intersection between the climate, biodiversity and the pandemic and the importance of nature conservation, as well as what the zoo, aquarium and museum community can do to help. Also included was a quick overview of the […]