There is no doubt that going green and adapting to a new way of eco-friendly living is taking the world by storm. Going green was once thought as a way of life for hippies or “tree huggers”. Over the last few years we’ve seen nearly every business from politics to technology begin implementing eco-friendly methods. [...]
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Is the Government Destroying the Environment?
This past year, Congress has attempted to pass an astronomical 170 pieces of anti-environmental legislation, making it painfully clear that when it comes to the protection of our most precious resources, our current behaviors and actions have no real consequences, threating our already fragile ecological balance. House Resolution (H.R.) 2018, outline by Rep. John Mica [...]
Take Simple Steps Toward a Tree-Free Household
Many people recycle paper products and call it a day. But the truth is that it would be far more beneficial to the environment if these people instead made a conscious effort to minimize their paper usage to the greatest extent possible. Recycling is a good option if there’s no alternative way to stop using [...]
A Lesson in Effects of GMO Food
In Canada, organic farming is on the rise, thanks to the support and demand of consumers for natural food that has not been genetically tampered with. The ongoing struggle between big business, consumers, and ethically produced food still rages on, but Canadians are becoming more aware of what’s going on out there, thanks to a [...]
Delicious Sustainable Christmas Recipes
The traditional turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie Christmas dinner is a beautiful thing. While many spend hours pouring energy and love into making Christmas dinner, do many people spend much time considering where that dinner came from and how it got there. Thanks to a number of documentaries about the commercial farming industry, many people [...]
We Are Handcuffed When it Comes To Batteries and Our Environment
Most things in life that are detrimental to the environment can be bypassed. You don’t have to buy an artificial Christmas tree, a real one is more environmentally friendly. It wouldn’t be the end of the world if you stopped buying aerosols, like hairspray and air fresheners. These products become one with our atmosphere and [...]
Happy Winter Solstice! Harness the Power of the Sun
Winter solstice is here, depending on where you live on the planet. With the start of a new solar cycle, it’s time to start thinking about solar energy. This clean, renewable source of energy is beyond the grasp of many middle-income earners but it is becoming more affordable. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in [...]
New Study Examines Relationship Between Air Pollution and DNA Damage
It seems obvious that dirty air should increase the risk of cancer, but a recent study from the Czech Republic proves it’s true. The study, conducted on a group of police officers and bus drivers—both professions spend a lot of time exposed to the outdoor—in Prague, found links between a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) called [...]
A Focus on Biodiversity and the Acidification of our Oceans
A large source of ecological concern is biodiversity, and the increased acidification of our ocean waters. With increased fossil fuel and land usage, our system is decaying, threatening species which are important to the survival of our planet. Believe it or not, species depend on other species for survival. When Darwin stated that it’s ‘survival [...]
Composting Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds
Composting definitely gets a gold star with regards to the environment. That said, it can be a little tricky and many are often left wondering what gets the green light in terms of composting! Don’t feel bad cause I’m one of them! Essentially anything that was once living will compost, meaning don’t try anything that [...]
A Snapshot of the Environmental Cost of Christmas in Britain
It’s amazing to lose yourself in the Christmas spirit of the season. Watching old Christmas movies near a warm fire sipping a mug of hot chocolate, with lots of marshmallows and a nice big bowl of popcorn. Or how about loading the kids in the car and going for a drive, looking at all the [...]
Countdown to Christmas—Remember to Recycle
Christmas is just nine days away, which means it’s almost time to open gifts and settle into a comfortable egg-nog and turkey coma. While many people claim to abstain from material goods, there are always a few gifts waiting under that Christmas tree waiting to be opened. It’s not only important to put thought into [...]
Are You Teaching Your Kids To Care About Their Environment?
This is a serious question that I think you need to stop and ask yourself. If you have children, are you teaching them, through leading by example, how to care for the environment? Do they understand how important it is to take responsibility for their part in helping with the global environmental issues we face [...]
2012 Voyage Set to Study Tsunami Debris and Pacific Garbage Patch
In an effort to better understand plastic and its interaction with ocean environments, Pangaea Explorations, along with the 5 Gyres Institute, Algalita Marine Research Foundation and the University of Hawaii, will be undertaking a voyage with 13 passengers (including four professional crewmembers) in 2012. The scientific expedition will be following the trail of debris left [...]
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