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…
If you’re struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, the first step toward renewed health is detox — and that means getting all the drugs out of the body. The only problem is that detox is extremely painful and unpleasant, and the difficulty of going off drugs can be enough to…
If you don’t already own an electric vehicle (EV), you might soon. Most automakers are ramping up the development and production of electrified models, including SUVs and pick-up trucks. EV ownership is predicted to skyrocket in the next few years. Because these vehicles need to charge, it is important to…
Most of the U.S. is in for a bitingly cold winter, and there’s no doubt that your precious hair and skin are feeling the sting of the season. Low temperatures and high winds have an intensely drying effect and, right now, replenishment is crucial. Why not treat yourself to a…
The Earth911 Reader consolidates useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time. This week, scientists warn that 1.5° C warming is inevitable, Trump’s efforts to auction oil-drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, progress in global plastic recycling policy, and much more. IN SCIENCE 1.5°…
Listen to “Earth911 Podcast: Eyal Harel on the Increasing Frequency of Toxic Algal Blooms” on Spreaker. Cyanobacteria algal blooms are a growing problem worldwide. As humans use more fertilizer and the climate warms, freshwater lakes are more likely to be overwhelmed by these essential but deadly bacteria. Earth911 talks with…
Black-colored plastic gets its color from carbon black pigment and is commonly used in food containers like meat or produce trays and take-out, as well as for disposable coffee lids, plastic bags, and hard plastic items like DVD cases and planters. While plastic is one of the categories of things…
Extreme weather damage grows more expensive every decade. Storms, floods, droughts, and wildfire have cost the world more than $2.97 trillion since 2000, according to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. Earth911 talks with Professor Ilan Noy, Chair in the Economics of Disasters Climate Change at Victoria University…
