The concept of a seed bank is a simple one. It’s a repository of seeds from the world’s plant species that will allow plant breeders to replant the world if climate change, natural disasters, or nuclear war should rain down…
You’ve probably heard the term “sustainable development” many times but did you know that all the countries in the United Nations have agreed on a set of formal sustainable development goals that are meant to ensure that everyone understands what…
By 2050, global energy use will have tripled from 1980. This is not sustainable and that means we all need to cut down on the energy we use. The good news is that we’ve got loads of very easy ways…
If you’ve heard about Earth Day but aren’t quite sure what it is? Then you’re not alone. We’ve put together this awesome guide to walk you through it so that you can celebrate with the rest of us on April…
Animal conservation is a hot topic these days. There’s no doubt about it, environmental and human influences have had a horrific impact on the world’s wildlife population. And if we don’t start to conserve wildlife now, it may soon be…
Elizabeth Kolbert won a Pullitzer Prize for her book “The Sixth Extinction.” Now she returns for a deep look at the future humanity is creating for itself. She tours the planet to talk to biologists about what they’re observing and…
Bottom line, if we want to ensure the future of the planet and our collective lives, then we need the Green New Deal. The Green New Deal is the response to the climate crisis and was authored by activists and…
It’s not always easy to have fun and stay green but if you’ve been thinking about installing a swimming pool at home, we’d encourage you to read A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools by Michael Littlewood before you do.…