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These students are working to eliminate plastic in their lives, one bottle at a time
Read full article: These students are working to eliminate plastic in their lives, one bottle at a timeWhile we set aside one day a year to celebrate Earth Day and focus on ways each of us can protect our planet, there are things we can do every day that are simple and meaningful.
Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin
Read full article: Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can beginYou probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?
Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984
Read full article: Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.
Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than good
Read full article: Have you been ‘wishcycling?’ It’s likely doing more harm than goodFriday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.
New tool estimates solar and wind power production based on weather forecasts
Read full article: New tool estimates solar and wind power production based on weather forecastsHappy Monday and welcome to another edition of the Beyond The Forecast newsletter! We’ve been talking a lot about sustainable sources of energy lately, due to Earth Day last week.
Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy Project
Read full article: Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy ProjectPlanting a tree sounds like a nice idea in theory, but what if you’re not sure what kind to plant, or where to put it? What if you live in a downtown apartment and you just don’t know what would be most helpful?
5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainable
Read full article: 5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainableThere’s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.
The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrants
Read full article: The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrantsThe mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego, are asking President Joe Biden to consult them as the administration studies how to identify and resettle people displaced by drought, rising seas and other effects of climate change.
Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K features community cleanup for Earth Day
Read full article: Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K features community cleanup for Earth DayThe Roanoke Valley’s newest 5K requires you to roll up your sleeves, throw some gloves on and grab a garbage bag. The goal is to get families, friends and coworkers together to pick up trash in honor of Earth Day on April 22.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.
Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?
Read full article: Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to “global digital mobilizations.”It’ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these “global digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to “mobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.”“At Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. That’s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.