Climate change has crept up on the world. Americans emitted more than 6.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2019. 80% of these emissions were carbon dioxide (CO2). Americans are already feeling the effects of climate change. Tropical storms...
Although some people refuse to admit it, climate change has become a serious problem on a global scale. Over the years, pollution and greenhouse emissions have been boiling our planet, and now we are at a point of no return....
According to World Bank researchers, the world generates at least 3.5 million tons of plastic and other solid waste every single day, with the U.S. leading the world with 250 million tons each year. If you want to contribute the...
The climate change conversation is as emotive as it is crucial. Although many countries are having this conversation in earnest, these efforts are often muddied by politics and capitalism. The main challenge that faces climate change efforts is the direct...
To many people, global warming is just something that appears in the news or is a subject for politicians and scientists. But for many of us, who we are seriously concerned with the future of our habitat, it is a...
It will be injudicious to say that climate change doesn’t exist. There is no doubt that climate is changing of course not in a positive way. It really doesn’t matter whether you feel or observe it or not. You might...
With a changing climate and a growing population, it’s never been more important to reassess the way we manage the built environment. From our homes to the places we work, shop and play, we need to start taking a more...
In this modern world, there is a serious threat from the effects of climate change, more extreme weather is occurring due to our climate changing in ways that we can’t imagine. Soon, we will all have to cut our carbon...
Climate change is clearly a global problem. But its impact is not quite that indiscriminate- it affects some places more drastically than others. Low-lying areas are particularly susceptible to the floods wrought by rising sea-levels, whilst tropical cyclones are set...
Plastic is having a devastating effect on our oceans, our wildlife and ultimately on us as a human species. The introduction of plastic in the 20th century has led us to become increasingly reliant on its use and now a...
Worried about the environment? Concerned about climate change? These are huge issues. What can a one person do? A lot. Take action to tackle environmental problems and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, even if you’re on the 12th floor of...
When thinking about climate change, it’s easy to focus on how changes in the environment will affect the land around you. After all, you rely on it to provide your food, and you may also be concerned about more severe...
