Have you ever given much thought to how your diet impacts the climate? For a long time now, experts have sung the praises of plant-based diets as a way to reduce the risks of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. But with all of the recent focus on carbon emissions,...
Nicholas Lown
5 Ways The Shipping Industry Can Reduce Its Carbon Emissions
Did you know that the last time you made a purchase – whether it was a pair of jeans or a brand-new car – there's a 90% chance it was transported by a cargo ship? And while shipping is both the cheapest and least carbon-intensive mode of international transport, the...
Food: The Impact on The Environment
No matter where you purchase your food or what you choose to eat, your diet is going to have a significant impact on the environment. From vegetables to meat, and everything in between, there is no avoiding the footprint our food creates as it is grown, harvested, and...
New Car vs. Used Car: Which Is the Greener Option?
In the search for greener ways to move from A to B, many people are faced with a difficult choice: is it better to buy a used car or a brand-new one? And whereas shopping for a car used to be a process of comparing different brands and models, now you also have to...
8 Ways to Reduce Your Digital Carbon Footprint
Have you ever thought about the size of your digital carbon footprint? There’s no doubt that the internet has changed our world forever, making us more connected and productive – not to mention keeping us entertained 24 hours a day. But at the same time, every online...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Renewable Energy
The advantages of renewable energy have been known for a very long time – such as cleaner air, lower carbon emissions, the conservation of natural resources, and substantial long-term savings. In America, we’re embracing renewables at a remarkable rate, with clean...
8 Effective Ways You Can Actually Fight Global Warming
As we continue to feel the dramatic effects of climate change – such as warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and devastating wildfires – it's important to remember that each of us can make a difference to fight global warming. And even...
Business Carbon Neutrality: 10 Strategies for Success
Has your business recently measured its carbon footprint? And if so, do you have a strategy in place to reduce it? With so much recent focus on climate change, greenhouse gasses, and air quality – punctuated by events such as the Californian wildfires and COVID-19 -...
Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates: What’s the Difference?
With so much talk about reducing carbon footprints and using more renewable energy, you’re hardly alone if you’re confused about some of the methods and technologies involved. After all, climate change is a global problem, and with so many different solutions needed...
Top 15 Sustainable Lifestyle and Green Living Tips for Families
With so much focus on sustainable lifestyle and green living these days, more people than ever before are looking to make changes to their behavior that positively impact the environment. And if you’re searching for new and creative methods of reducing your ecological...