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...
News & Reviews: Environmental Issues
Explore the Environment News section for articles on climate change, biodiversity, pollution, food insecurity, and waste management. Discover insights on renewable energy, the circular economy, and the development of green cities. Stay updated with research findings and discussions on various environmental issues affecting our planet and learn about initiatives promoting sustainability and ecological balance.
“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...
Via WalletHub – Which are the “greenest” and “least green” cities in the United States? WalletHub analysts compared the 100 largest cities across 20 key “green” indicators. Their data set ranges from “greenhouse-gas emissions per capita” to “number of smart-en...
The American food system is greatly influenced and controlled by U.S. food policy. Food policy impacts the availability of healthy and affordable food, national health guidelines, school lunches, agricultural practices, and the environment, to name a few areas. Most of us are unaware of what issues ...
Most of us happily eat three meals a day, possibly giving consideration to calories or fat, but usually not thinking about the impact our food choices have on climate change. We may feel guilty about driving a gas guzzling car or good about driving an electric vehicle, but in reality, your car doesn...
Latest Green News
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...