Fixing Earth with Knowledge
Usually, humans huddle up in blankets to stay warm in the winter. For the glaciers of Switzerland, however, the opposite is true. A ski resort in the Swiss Alps is using blankets to protect a glacier from melting in the summer sun. “We lay the fleece over the glacier like a natural protective shield,” Gian … Read more
Food can be a tie to a home country and a heritage, a link to the past and an anchor to the future. It can preserve a sense of community, provide a living, or be an embarrassment in a school lunch box. It can build a bridge between cultures and be a source of identity. … Read more
Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, just before noon local time on Sunday as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph, 7 mph short of being just the fifth Category 5 storm to ever hit the U.S. The storm, which made landfall on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s … Read more
The climate crisis and warming waters may cause tuna to redistribute, threatening tuna-dependent economies in the Pacific, a new study concludes. “All fish have preferred water temperatures, i.e., temperatures that suit their physiology best and which provide optimum conditions for growth and reproduction,” explained Johann Bell, lead author on the study and senior director of … Read more
The death of a humpback whale off the Cape Cod coast was a tragedy for the marine mammal, but an opportunity for sharks. A total of eight great white sharks were seen feasting on the whale carcass in mid-August, The Guardian reported. “A dead whale is a lot of really easy food for great white … Read more
From shampoo bottles to deodorant sticks, when shopping for daily personal hygiene, it can be hard to find products you love and trust without accumulating waste. Considering the average person goes through six tubes of toothpaste a year, toothpaste tablets are a new and convenient alternative to the thick plastic tubes. Toothpaste tablets are composed … Read more
A speed limit of 30 kilometers per hour (19 miles per hour) came into force on most streets in Paris on Monday. Despite some criticism, officials in the French capital said their decision was in line with a survey that showed 59% of Parisians were in favor of the new speed limit. The measure is … Read more
It began with a quick upload. In early 2020, Canadian-based actress Christine Lan uploaded a video describing how she made DIY, sustainable cosmetics in her home. She hadn’t posted regularly on TikTok before and didn’t expect much to come from her video. Christine’s following began to grow. Followers and commenters were not only asking her … Read more
This is the second piece in a series produced by the Global Action Platform on Sustainable Consumption and Diets. To learn more, visit the webpage here. Biodiversity is crucial to societies worldwide. Plants produce oxygen and store carbon—both important for climate regulation and creating breathable air—but they also release water and volatile compounds into the atmosphere, … Read more
Solar power is among the most affordable renewable energy options, whether for businesses or homes. Companies that provide solar products are everywhere these days, but to take advantage of the benefits of solar energy, homeowners are faced with a major decision: solar leasing vs. buying panels outright. A solar lease is a long-term contract between … Read more