When you flip on a light switch, you probably think of, well, light. But do you ever think about coal? The majority of U.S. residents get their electricity from coal-fired power plants, and these plants contribute 40 percent of America’s carbon dioxide emissions. Green energy can help the environment in reducing greenhouse emissions. Largely carbon …
We all know that money talks, but do we realize how loudly our collective shopping dollars shout, forcing companies to listen to our choices, and to attempt to understand our preferences? Why Support Green Businesses? When we choose to support green businesses that make and market goods that reverse rather than advance global warming, we …
Here’s an awful lot of truth in the adage, “money makes the world go‘round.” The billions of buying decisions made by consumers worldwide can, in the aggregate, make or break our efforts to stop global warming. The good news is that as the issue of global warming grows in our collective consciousness, there are a …
Do you feel passionate about saving the planet for your great-grandchildren? If so, don’t be afraid to speak out! By raising your voice, setting a good example, and educating others about how they can take steps to reverse global warming, you will help turn the tide for our planetary problem, or you can join an …
You know the saying, “There is strength in numbers.” This sentiment couldn’t be more true than when it applies to joining an environmental group. Covering everything from local to national issues, environmental groups help protect the world’s ecological networks and strive to educate and promote awareness. Why join an environmental organization? Joining a great green …
As global warming increases and heat waves intensify in many areas around the globe, the easiest way to beat the heat is by turning on an air conditioner. However, air conditioners require large amounts of electricity, generated by burning fossil fuels—the primary human source of carbon emissions—which in turn contributes to global warming. It’s a …
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What fair trade is? Fairtrade is important as it aims to provide fair working conditions, decent wages, and a better quality of life for workers who could be easily exploitable and protect the environments and ecosystems that provide valuable resources to the global community. It is a system of certification that ensures that standards are …
When we take a break from our daily green routines, we don’t have to leave our eco-friendliness behind. By applying our environmental awareness to our vacations, be it a local road trip or foreign extravaganza. Eco-friendly vacations have become so popular that many online travel sites also have a website devoted to planning your eco-vacation. …
Now you know that the biggest contributor to global warming is carbon dioxide, which comes largely from vehicle emissions. Consolidating the number of cars and trucks on the road will help stop global warming and radically reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. A particularly simple way to reduce the number of vehicles on the highway …
Our children, many of whom have a great opportunity to live to the end of this century, will inherit our warming world. The best way to start, before trying to explain greenhouse gases as well carbon footprint: is to ensure that your children have many opportunities to understand and appreciate nature. This isn’t best done …
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