Beards Jason Momoa shaves beard to shine a spotlight on plastic pollutioninhabitat - by Teresa Bergen When you have 11 million Instagram followers, your simplest move can elicit thousands of comments. When you’re ready for a major transformation, such …
National Parks National Parks are offering free entry on April 20 to celebrate National Park Weekinhabitat - by Perry Miller Take advantage of the warmer weather by visiting any number of the hundreds of national parks across the country on April 20 for absolutely free. The …
Environment Ocean plastic waste has been a problem since the 1950s, reveals 60-year plankton studyinhabitat - by Perry Miller A 60-year study on plankton has revealed the dark truth about the history of ocean plastic waste. The study shows how plastics have been polluting …
Renewable Energy Scientists find a way to produce renewable energy from snowinhabitat - by Perry Miller Solar panels have trouble producing renewable energy whenever it snows. With winters expected to increase in severity because of climate change, …
Environment Attenborough Effect inspires people to drastically reduce single-use plasticsinhabitat - by Perry Miller There are plenty of films that have documented the harmful effects of single-use plastics, but one documentary in particular has resulted in lasting …
Food Waste New York is curbing food waste and helping people in need with a new initiativeinhabitat - by Perry Miller New York is making important strides toward reducing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, recently agreed …
Microplastics Microplastic rain: new study reveals microplastics are in the airinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross A new study published in Nature Communications reveals alarming amounts of microplastic particles in the air, even in the most remote, mountainous …
Amazon Over 6,000 employees demand Amazon take climate change seriouslyinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross This month, more than 6,000 employees signed onto a letter demanding Amazon distance itself from big oil companies and develop a more aggressive …
Deforestation Deforestation in tropical countries linked to European diets in new studyinhabitat - by Perry Miller New research shows that European diets are linked to deforestation in tropical countries. Scientists from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology …
Extreme Weather Heat wave in Australia kills 23K flying foxesinhabitat - by Perry Miller A historic heat wave in Australia killed off thousands of flying foxes late last year. In Australia’s northern coast, temperatures reached over 107 …
Green Design Car-free Sundays are the norm in Colombia’s capital city, Bogotáinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross Imagine your city without cars — every single Sunday. At first, you might be frustrated by the inconvenience and inability to complete errands, but …
Green Roofs Green roofs can improve air quality inside buildingsinhabitat - by Perry Miller A new study has found that green roofs do a lot more than just provide extra space to grow plants. These eco-friendly roofs can also enhance air …
Mongolia No more neglect: Mongolia says rangelands are a global priorityinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross When most people think of conservation, they often picture the large, hallmark mammals (think pandas) or key ecosystems like coral reefs and …
Whales Russia to release hundreds of illegally captured orcas and belugas from ‘whale jail’inhabitat - by Perry Miller Officials in Russia announce the release of nearly 100 whales currently being held in what amounts to a whale jail in Srednyaya Bay. A few months …
Lobster Cell-based meat could replicate and replace shrimp, lobster and crabinhabitat - by Perry Miller Companies around the world have been working on alternatives to replace meat products, and a new cell-based meat promises to be a viable substitute …
Pesticides Water pollution is rampant in streams across Europeinhabitat - by Perry Miller Europe is facing a large-scale water pollution crisis. A new study from Greenpeace revealed that pesticides and antibiotics are contaminating …
Green Design London becomes the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)inhabitat - by Perry Miller London is officially the first city to have an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). The zone, which is active all hours of the day and night, will improve …
Environment Bird deaths from skyscrapers reaches into the hundreds of millionsinhabitat - by Perry Miller Scientists believe the number of bird deaths associated with skyscrapers has reached hundreds of millions. Researchers estimate that anywhere between …
Environment Maryland could become the first state to ban plastic foam containersinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross Last week, the Maryland General Assembly voted 100 to 37 to approve a ban on plastic foam containers. If the bill is approved by Governor Larry …
Environment Grocery giant ALDI announces 100% sustainable packaging by 2025inhabitat - by Lucienne Cross This week, supermarket chain ALDI pledged to offer 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging on all of their products by 2025. In a …
Environment New study reveals the Great Barrier Reef is struggling to produce new coralinhabitat - by Perry Miller The Great Barrier Reef is struggling to create new coral. Scientists at James Cook University just published a study that shows a shocking decrease …
Environment President Trump attacks wind turbines, claims the noise causes cancerinhabitat - by Perry Miller Speaking at an event for the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Trump took a shot at wind power as he continues his war against …
Green Design Make your own custom sunglasses from recycled plastic with FOSinhabitat - by Katherine Gallagher This company in Spain lets customers design and handcraft sunglasses, and that’s not even the best part! FOS sunglasses are made from 100% recycled …
Environment Tesla hit with $86K fine for violating emission standards in Californiainhabitat - by Perry Miller Tesla just had to shell out thousands of dollars after losing a lawsuit over air pollution. The car company was hit with an $86,000 fine for …
Renewable Energy One third of the world's power now comes from renewable energyinhabitat - by Perry Miller After years of hard work and dedication, a third of the power generated around the world is now linked to renewable energy. The International …
Green Design H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algaeinhabitat - by Lucienne Cross Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your mind is not likely to think of the …
Green Design New York vows to ban plastic bags statewide in 2020inhabitat - by Perry Miller Lawmakers in New York just agreed to ban plastic bags across the state. The law is a part of a larger budget agreement and makes New York the second …
Burger King Burger King unveils the plant-based Impossible Whopperinhabitat - by Perry Miller The Impossible Burger is coming to a Burger King near you. The fast food chain is releasing a new burger with a vegetarian patty called the …
Environment Hotel group in Rome eliminates plastic bottles for Earth Dayinhabitat - by Teresa Bergen Rome’s Bettoja Hotels Collection is demonstrating that you may not be able to single-handedly solve the world’s problems, but cleaning up your own …
