People and companies around the world are increasingly becoming aware of the impact that their carbon emissions are having on the planet. While there have been efforts to decrease energy usage and increase energy efficiency to reduce emissions, it is virtually...
Nicholas Lown
Decarbonization 101: What It Is and Why It Matters
There are a lot of words associated with sustainability and climate change. Some of them are overused buzzwords, while others are meaningful descriptions of new technologies and policies that are able to help the planet. One of the strongest words associated with...
What Are Carbon Offsets, and Why Are They Important?
In the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions) to combat global warming and climate change, there is carbon dioxide (CO2) climate action. While other greenhouse gases, such as methane, are also of concern, reducing CO2 is paramount when it...
The Shoppers Dilemma: Buy Local or Fair Trade
When you’re trying to select foods that are great for both workers and the environment, deciding between local and fair trade can be a difficult choice. On the one hand, buying local supports the farmers and growers in your community and helps to strengthen the...
How to Plan a Sustainable Wedding
Today's weddings face a growing problem: they have a big impact on the environment. Think family and friends' travel, venue, food and drink, entertainment, invitations, flowers, and the energy it takes to keep the whole production flowing. The average wedding...
Forests for Life: Natural Carbon Removal and Sequestration
From the growing body of climate change research in recent decades, it’s clear that we need to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels to avoid the most dangerous impacts of global warming. And thanks to rising awareness, improving technology, and a lot of very dedicated...
10 Facts About Earth Day to Inspire You in 2021
On April 22nd, millions of people in countries all over the world will come together for the 51st annual Earth Day, a global campaign of environmental awareness, education, and action. Earth Day activities take many different forms - including tree planting, ocean and...
12 Ways to Help Save the Planet in 2021
Well, with a very long and challenging year finally behind us, 2021 is here – complete with many new, exciting, and opportunity-filled months. And if you’re like many people, one of your priorities this year is to embrace sustainable living and reduce your...
Why Are So Many Companies Embracing Carbon Offsetting?
Did you know you can be exposed to as many as 10,000 advertisements every single day? And amongst all of the feel-good imagery, slogans, and carefully-positioned branding, you’re probably starting to see the terms “carbon-neutral,” “net-zero,” and “climate-friendly”...
Some Big Fashion Brands Are Going “Carbon Neutral”, but What Does That Mean?
The last time you tried on a new pair of jeans, you were probably thinking mostly about the style, color, and fit – not the CO2 emissions associated with making them. But with a number of major fashion labels announcing goals of becoming “carbon neutral,” there's a...