The world we live in is constantly changing and evolving, and so are the species of plants and animals living in it. With this change also comes the occasional extinction or endangerment of a species. Extinction means a species no longer exists, while endangerment...
Nicholas Lown
Best Hikes in the U.S. and the Impact of Climate Change
Hiking has been a part of Americans’ lives for generations. Whether discovering untouched land or simply for recreation, this outdoor sport is a part of our history. Today, hiking ranges from simple urban trails that meander throughout a city to backcountry trails...
What Environmental Health Concerns Should I Worry About, and Why?
At times, protecting the environment is a hot-button topic, but what’s not up for debate is our desire to protect ourselves and our families from the adverse effects of environmental health concerns. These environmental issues have a direct and sometimes severe impact...
Not All Carbon Offsets Are The Same: How to Find High-Quality Offsets
As businesses of all sizes look to lower their carbon footprint, many turn to carbon offsets. These purchases can help organizations account for carbon emissions that are hard to eliminate in the near term, such as if you can’t completely cut down on airplane travel....
Nature Lovers: Their Concerns About the Environment
Environmentalism is on the rise, as many people worldwide look to find ways they can protect and preserve the environment. Whether this means shrinking their carbon footprint, planting trees, helping local wildlife, or simply turning off unneeded lights, it all can...
Terrapass Featured on eRENEWABLE and The Green Insider Podcast
Tune into eRENEWABLE and The Green Insider Podcast to hear Mike Nemer and Terrapass General Manager, Sam Telleen, discuss the various ways businesses can reduce their carbon footprint and how we are helping companies achieve their sustainability goals. > Click here...
Do Carbon Offsets Work? We Explain How and Why They Do
It’s not news that most climate scientists believe the Earth is headed toward a point of no return when it comes to human-created global warming. Much of this stems from our greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions), such as carbon dioxide (CO2). Fortunately, we can...
How to Build a Corporate Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Building a corporate sustainability strategy is becoming increasingly important to all types of businesses. From publicly traded companies looking to attract investors focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, to startups aiming to engage...
How the SEC Carbon Disclosure Proposal Could Impact Public Companies
As environmental friendliness becomes more important in business, whether it’s in regulation or the court of public opinion, it also becomes more important in investing. Today’s investors are becoming more environmentally conscious and are interested in investing in...
Carbon-Neutral Fuels: A Net-Zero Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Carbon-neutral fuels provide an alternative power source for the transportation sector. These fuels can replace traditional fossil fuels and do not increase, on a net basis, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere when they are combusted. New technology in...