The Earth911 Reader collects and comments on useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time and keep you informed. This week, we focus on scientific and political developments. IN SCIENCE Polar and Greenland Ice Melting 60% Faster Than In the 1990s Earth’s ice sheets have lost…
You’re pregnant. Congratulations! This exciting time will require a lot of preparation. There’s about to be a new addition to your family, and you need to get ready. While you have lots to think about, you don’t have to abandon your sustainability goals. With a bit of forethought, you can…
More algae blooms and red tides are affecting the grassy coastline of the Gulf of Mexico. David Wolff, founder of Ocean Habitats Inc., recognized the need for natural solutions in the 1990s, when he built the first Mini Reef, a structure that can be placed under docks in coastal waterways…
More than 800 million people lack clean water, while water infrastructures in the developed world are in need of massive upgrades. Do you know your water issues? Test your water-based brain in this Earth911 quiz! Earth911.com Quiz #32: Not So Watery World Water is our essence and, as the…
The solar energy industry is expanding across the United States and beyond as more countries transition to renewable energy. In the U.S., 855,000 people were employed in the renewable energy industry either directly or indirectly in 2018. Over 240,000 of these people work in the solar energy industry, and this…
This week’s quote is from American author Gretel Ehrlich: “Everything in nature invites us constantly to be what we are.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Click to get a larger image. You Might Also Like… Earth911 Inspiration: Invitation…
A fragrant herb garden is a great addition to any home. It’s easy to tend to and offers so many benefits. These fragrant herbs offer more than pleasant natural scents that don’t degrade your indoor air quality. You can use many of them for culinary, medicinal, and even pest-repellent purposes. …
Existing rainforests are our most effective natural method to prevent climate change. They process between 1.2 billion and 1.8 billion tons of carbon annually, flushing excess CO2 from the environment. Deforestation destroys the planet’s lungs. Let’s save them and ourselves. Share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories….
The Earth911 Reader collects and comments on useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time. IN SCIENCE The Stratosphere Is Reshaping Extreme Weather Globally The polar vortex, a frigid weather pattern that circles the North Pole, is splitting and will send icy weather into Canada and…
This week’s quote is from Martin Luther King, Jr.: “For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” Earth911 inspirations. Post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet…
