While the concern with air pollution may seem relatively novel to some people, it’s been considered a threat to human health since about 400 BCE. But as industrialization took hold worldwide, pollution levels soared, resulting in many health issues for humans,...
In March 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) put forward a proposed rule around climate-related disclosures that marked an important regulatory milestone. While businesses have been facing growing pressure from stakeholders like customers,...
Carbon emissions are a part of everyday life, from the cars we drive to the power stations creating the electricity for our homes. But did you also know the consumer items you buy, whether it’s a toy for your child or a new suit for a job interview, all have a carbon...
At the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), world leaders, environmental advocates, and associated stakeholders came together in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to discuss global climate-related goals....
Sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It is our pathway to a long and healthy life on this planet for us, our children, their children, and beyond. Without sustainability, we could exhaust all our natural resources and create an even greater climate crisis than...
The ozone layer and ozone depletion dominated the news from the late-1980s through the 2010s, leaving many worrying about a growing hole in this protective layer and the issues it would cause. Today, climate change and global warming caused by carbon dioxide emissions...
Travel and tourism was a $700 billion global moneymaker in 2022, and the industry has shown no signs of slowing. While this is great for the world economy, because travel also requires burning fossil fuels, it can be a significant contributor to the amount of...
As we continue burning fossil fuels for everything from energy to transportation, the world continues getting hotter. This human-influenced climate change and global warming is causing severe weather patterns and could worsen without swift action. Many people look to...
From CBD to medical marijuana, the benefits of the cannabis industry are well-documented. What has fallen by the wayside is the awareness of sustainability in the cannabis industry; what is the impact on the environment of the growth and cultivation of cannabis? This...
In the summer of 2022, temperatures soared to new heights, leading to massive droughts and numerous wildfires. In some parts of California, temperatures rose to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit and hundreds of acres of forests burned out of control. As summertime...
