Will autonomous vehicles (AVs) lead to fewer emissions? The short answer is most likely yes, but how that may come to pass is not so clear cut and involves many fascinating possibilities. There’s one thing I know for certain: When self-driving cars become mainstream, they will revolutionize U....
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What role can biofuel play in the larger picture of our renewable energy future? Disassembling the arguments of renewable energy critics is one of my favorite pastimes. It’s not a petty endeavor; I revel in the thrill of the challenge, and enjoy evaluating the strength of my position. Some stubbor...
In my pursuit of an environmental management career, I repeatedly run into some form of the question: “What does that entail and what kind of environmental degree is required?” Admittedly, it’s a difficult question to answer. For me, environmental management takes the form of policy-making, an...
“Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” ~ U.S. EPA What is Environmen...
If you’re looking to get in better shape and adopt a healthier lifestyle, the first place to start is your diet. While many people believe that health issues run in the family, science shows that only 10–20% of the risk is hereditary. The other 80% of the risk lies in what we eat! Good nutrition...
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret was released in 2014 and has since become an environmental lighting rod, perpetuating a new depth of questioning in regard to the factors behind climate change. Produced by Keegan Kuhn and Leonardo DiCaprio, the film questions whether environmental organizations...
If you’ve ever suffered a foot-related injury, you understand how frustrating they can be. Whether it be acute or chronic, injuries to the feet are often completely debilitating. The causes vary, and obviously there are types of acute injuries that happen by chance and can’t be prevented...
Would you like to go vegan but are too busy to cook, don’t like cooking, or simply have no idea where to begin? No worries! Veganism has become so popular that now there are lots of vegan options at restaurants or vegan options in the prepared and frozen foods sections of grocery stores. So yo...
Athletes often wonder if going vegan will work for them. Whether you’re hoping to minimize your carbon footprint, eliminate carcinogens from red meat, stop contributing to animal cruelty, clean up your diet, or simply feel lighter, a vegan diet can provide the solution you’re looking for...
Grains have long been a staple of human diets. Rice, wheat, and barley, among others, have supported entire cultures for thousands of years, and only recently have we begun to question whether they should be so prevalent in our diets. So what’s changed? Ancient processes were organic and produ...
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Do you ever feel a pang of guilt when you reach for your conventional kitchen cleaners in plastic bottles, knowing there are eco-friendly, zero-waste cleaning products that could be safer for your home and the planet? Maybe you’ve thought about making the switch — like using a plant-based dishwa...
Ever wondered what would happen if you just stopped throwing things away? If you stopped buying products with excessive packaging, or only bought what you need? Meet the zero waste movement: a growing movement of people (the zero waste generation, if you will) committed to drastically reducing their...
Key Takeaways Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are QR codes on clothing tags that reveal a garment’s origin, materials, and care instructions—driving a new era of transparency and traceability in fashion. DPPs make it easier to verify sustainability claims, support clothing repair, boost resale ...
These weird and wonderful recycling businesses are tackling the critical challenge of waste in the most unexpected ways. From used hotel soap and old toothbrushes to hair clippings and elephant poop—these entrepreneurs and nonprofits are turning what looks like useless junk into something of real...