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…
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Earth911 Inspiration: Invitation To Be What We Are
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…
Infographic: Create an Indoor Fragrant Herb Garden
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. …
We Earthlings: Saving a Rainforest Lowers CO2 Levels
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….
Earth911 Reader: 2020 Ties Hottest Year Record
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…
Earth911 Inspiration: Every Green Tree — Martin Luther King Jr
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…
4 Natural Supplements To Support Medical Detox
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…
Charge Your Electric Vehicle at Home — and on the Go
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…
Relax to the Max with an At-Home Eco-Friendly Spa Day
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…
Earth911 Reader: 1.5° C Warming Is Inevitable and the World Appears Ready to Respond
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°…