Our planet faces wracking changes caused by climate change. Even if we lower greenhouse gas emissions to avoid crossing the 1.5 degree C danger line for global warming, the Earth is already warmer, the atmosphere is loaded with carbon dioxide that holds heat that used to escape into space, and we are heading for rises in sea levels that could […]
Species are going extinct at an accelerated and dangerous rate. The world is facing the greatest rate of extinction since we lost the dinosaurs more than 65 million years ago. Unlike past mass extinctions, our current extinction crisis is almost solely because of environmental changes caused by human activities. Some of our activities — such as habitat loss, overfishing, the […]
The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s sixth report on the state of the global climate raises a red flag for humanity. But it also provides a range of solutions to reduce the levels of CO2 in our planet’s atmosphere. In this quiz, you’ll test your basic understanding of climate change, different ways we can capture and store carbon, and […]
For 52 years on Earth Day, people have gathered to pick up litter, plant trees, demonstrate support for environmental protection, and raise awareness of the issues taxing our blue planet. With Earth Day just around the corner, this Earth911 quiz challenges your knowledge about Earth Day’s origin and past. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps […]
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 […]
Are you a recycling trivia champion? In this Earth911 quiz, you’ll test your knowledge of the latest U.S. recycling rates from our friends at ISRI, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices — from transportation mode […]
By composting, you can reduce the amount of waste in your garbage can and turn your food scraps and lawn clippings into a rich soil amendment for your garden. Do you know what goes in a home compost bin? Challenge your composting knowledge and learn new composting tips in this Earth911 Quiz. Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly […]
Editor’s note: “Does This Go in the Blue Bin” is one of our most popular quizzes. We’re giving you another chance to test your knowledge of good recycling decisions. Across the U.S., one of the biggest influences on recycling success is your decision about what to toss in the blue bin. Recycling “contamination” occurs when any unaccepted material gets mixed […]
More than 800 million people lack clean water, while water infrastructures in the developed world are in need of massive upgrades. Do you know your water issues? Test your water-based brain in this Earth911 quiz! Making smart sustainable choices requires practice. Earth911’s weekly sustainability quiz helps you hone your ability to recognize earth-friendly products and services. Through your daily choices […]
The Earth is a remarkable place, full of surprises and value that must be preserved to help humanity’s development while reducing poverty and providing sufficient food for all. In this Earth911 Quiz, we look at recent scientific discoveries that make us marvel at the rich resource that, if squandered, will fail along with human life. That may sound dark, but […]