“Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health,” the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) wrote in a new report. The report issued a dire warning about the pace of global warming but acknowledges that humans are making progress toward reversing climate change. “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a livable […]
The UN Water Conference takes place this week in New York City on World Water Day (March 22), bringing together leaders from around the world to discuss and address the critical issue of water scarcity. While those who have the means are tackling the water crisis on a global level, individuals can take action to conserve this precious resource in […]
Urban-rural and youth-elder divisions in society represent some of the most difficult challenges to having a robust conversation about how to reduce emissions and waste, what we value as a society, and the path to a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. A just future will be codesigned by all of us to some extent, but we need to reconnect to move from […]
Reduced carbon emissions from food transport are not the only reason it’s more sustainable to eat locally grown fruits and vegetables. There are also economic benefits. Nearly three times as many jobs are created by farms that sell their produce locally — such as in farmers markets or CSAs — than by wholesale-only farms. Data source: Shopping Your Values: Buy Local […]
Some of the dirtiest, plastic-polluted waters lie at the heart of major cities, in ports, marinas, and where wastewater enters the environment. They are hard to keep clean because of constant activity that adds new waste to waterways. The work is wet, cold, and dirty, which makes port and marina cleanups an ideal job for robots. Meet Michael Arens, co-founder […]
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you understand the value of caring for the natural world. Minimizing your impact on the places you visit helps preserve nature’s beauty for you and other visitors to enjoy. And by preserving habitat, you help protect the wildlife and plants that make the destination so special. A useful list of instructions and ethics was […]
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to save resources, reduce waste, and make your own life more sustainable. Paper is one of the easiest materials to recycle, but it still makes up the largest component of Americans’ […]
Today’s quote is from American poet Robert Frost, who wrote: “Nature is always hinting at us. It hints over and over again. And suddenly we take the hint.” 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 April […]
Raised dog bowls can provide health benefits to your dog and aesthetic benefits for your home. There are multiple ways to build a raised dog bowl with reusable and environmentally friendly materials. Reclaimed wooden pallets are versatile and environmentally friendly building materials. Upcycling these pallets, instead of buying virgin wood, helps reduce the market for more timber harvesting. Before you […]
Earth911 is honoring the 52 years of Earth Day with 52 Actions for the Earth. Each week through Earth Day 2023, we will share an action you can take to invest in the Earth and make your own life more sustainable. Plastic is a tremendously useful material, but the drawbacks are too big to ignore. From greenhouse gases to litter […]