Social Responsibility
Looking Back at the 5 Mass Extinctions That Shaped Our Planet
The earth has existed for the last 4.6 billion years. Over those years, we’ve seen a number of species go…
A Shifting Jet Stream Means Wild Weather Ahead
If your area has experienced unusual weather patterns lately, you’re not alone—a shifting jet stream has brought changes in rainfall…
How to Adopt Conscious Consumerism into Every Grocery Store Trip
How much stuff do you have? Even if retail therapy isn’t your preferred mode of coping, most Americans have way…
There’s Actually Good News About Climate Change in the IPCC Report
In August 2021, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a new report. In 2018, they had predicted…
Earth Overshoot Day is Moving in the Wrong Direction
We’ve been deducting from the bank of Mother Nature for too long, and now she’s calling in the loans. Earth…
The Future’s Looking Bright for Renewables
A cleaner, greener future may be closer than you think. 2020 was the first year in history that renewable energy—solar,…
Improve Your Garden by Jumping on the Vermicomposting Trend
If you’ve spent the last year and a half trading social gatherings for gardening, you’re not alone. Millennials and Gen…
Earth Just Got a New Ocean. What Does That Mean for the Planet?
On June 8th, World Oceans Day, the Earth gained official recognition for its fifth ocean. Although scientists have been referring…
Birthrates and Population are on the Decline. What Does it Mean for Our Planet’s Future?
Back at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of jokes about baby booms and a generation…
The Switch to Cultured Meat Could Change Environmental Impacts in a Major Way
If you’ve been reading the news lately, you’ve probably seen the brouhaha that ensued when people mistakenly believed that President…
Beyond a Buzzword: What Does Bitcoin Have to do With the Environment?
It’s hard to escape hearing about bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency. Not only has its value skyrocketed in the…
Newly Released Nuclear Test Footage Shows Devastating Environmental and Atmospheric Effects
There’s no question that nuclear weapons can cause massive damage. One only has to look at the after-effects of the…