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All rivers lead to the sea. And along the way, they collect a lot of garbage. That garbage gets washed out to the middle of the ocean where it joins debris from fishing vessels. The marine debris accumulates in patches of polluted water that have grown to truly astounding sizes. And although they exist far from human sight, these floating […]
Are the laws of the United States fitted for sustainability? Our guest today, attorney Maya van Rossum, argues that it is time for a new approach, environmental constitutionalism. She is adjunct professor and director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Temple’s Beasley School of Law and founder of Green Amendments for the Generations, a campaign to add environmental amendments to […]
The average commute in the United States produces more than 23 pounds of carbon dioxide. Reduce your transportation carbon footprint by biking, walking, carpooling, or taking public transport — even just one or two days a week. If you must drive, simple car maintenance and driving techniques can help reduce your carbon footprint. How did we arrive at the numbers […]
There is momentum around sustainability in society but millions of companies and billions of people are not engaged with the ideas and taking action. Many simply don’t know where to start. We talk about inspiring change in organizations with Susan Hunt Stevens, co-founder and CEO of WeSpire, which develops tools, services, and informational campaigns that help companies improve their sustainability […]
No matter how old you are, autumn has a back-to-school feeling about it. And if you really are settling in to a new school year – whether as a university student or a parent of a younger child – the beginning of the school year is a great time to make changes on campus. To honor 52 years of action […]
Animals are key to our restoration of the planet, explain Kate Wall and Mark Hofberg of the International Fund for Animal Welfare in a report titled Thriving Together: The Critical Role of Animals in Achieving the SDGs. The world’s progress toward a sustainable society has been charted by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 goals […]
Today’s inspiration is another quote from Helen Keller’s 1933 article, “Nature’s Storehouse of Health.” She wrote, “I have always the feeling that nature has the power to renew and refresh our minds, our bodies, and our spirits.” Take some time to appreciate nature and enjoy the benefits of spending time outdoors this week. Even if you can’t leave the city, […]
Volunteers will gather rakes, shovels, and trash bags to help improve U.S. public lands for the annual National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, September 24. You can join in and help maintain trails, clean up parks and rivers, plant trees, remove invasive species, and participate in hikes and other fun activities at parks throughout the country. Sponsored by the […]
To offset the carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacturing process, the optimal lifetime of a washing machine is between 17 and 23 years. But most people use their washer for only 11.5 years. Simple practices and DIY repairs will help your machine last longer and help you save water and energy. But if it’s time to get a new washing machine, […]