On Veteran’s Day, we recognize the men and women who bravely served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We honor them for their dedication and the sacrifices they made, many of them still dealing with the physical and mental after-effects of war. However, it’s not only the...
Nicholas Lown
Election 2016: Where the Candidates Stand on the Environment
There are only a few days left until America heads to the polls to elect its next president, although early voting is in full swing in many states. One issue top of mind for many voters is climate change and what Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will do to combat its...
Halloween Candy and Carbon Footprints: A Not-So-Sweet Treat
As your dentist, dietician and personal trainer can confirm, the cavity-creating chocolate and sugary sweets at Halloween can leave quite the impression on your waistline, blood sugar and dentist bill. The pre-packaged sugar packs a big punch with respect to your...
The Dangerous Effects of Climate Change in Alaska
On October 18, the residents of Alaska mark Alaska Day, a celebration of the state’s 1867 transfer from Russia to the United States. The state’s dire environmental situation, however, leaves little to celebrate. In the past 60 years, the average temperature in Alaska...
Renewable Energy Credits, A Primer
Try as we might, very few of us can live a completely carbon-free, green lifestyle. There are still those necessary occurrences in life (driving, flying, Instagramming) that contribute to our creation of greenhouse gas emissions. Fortunately, Terrapass provides...
Energy Storage: The Rise of Batteries
SOURCES: EcoWatch; Ars Technica; CleanTechnica; Energy Storage Association. Brought to you by terrapass.com
Travelling in a Shared Economy
You're on vacation for two weeks, and your house remains empty. Looking to make use of it? Enter the shared economy. Shared-economy services allow individuals to share what they already have. Once reserved for hitchhikers and backpackers, home sharing is now one of...
The Game-Changing Race
Racing ferociously at 230 mph on circuits that get your heart pumping, Formula 1 is no doubt the most popular auto racing series in the world. But there is a new kid on the block that is stealing the show! Formula E is the world’s first zero emissions fully electric...
February 27 is International Polar Bear Day!
Don’t let their appearance fool you. Polar bears may look cute and cuddly, but they are in fact fierce creatures at the top of the Arctic food chain. Did you know that our furry northern friends are facing habitat loss and reduced access to food, all because of...
A Stadium Above All Stadiums!
What goes into a great game? So much effort is put into making the Big Game memorable on the field and at home. We never stop to think about how much energy gets consumed in the grand scheme of things. This year Terrapass is empowering the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee...