Climate Change 🔥
Exploring the Gaia Theory Through Midgley's Philosophical Lens
Imagine Earth as a self-regulating organism, a concept that intertwines ecology with philosophy. This is the essence of the Gaia Theory, seen through the insightful lens of philosopher Mary Midgley.
What is Climate Engineering? A Beginner's Guide to How it Works & the Risks Involved
Climate engineering, or geoengineering, is like Earth's thermostat—a toolset that has the potential to let us cool down the planet intentionally.
Saving the Endangered: Gerald Durrell's Conservation Odyssey
Gerald Durrell's essay "Vanishing Animals" is a thrilling journey through conservation, where he rescued endangered species by creating lush habitats and breeding programs, essentially giving animals 5-star treatment.
Partha Dasgupta's Economics of Biodiversity report: A quick summary
In 2021, economist Partha Dasgupta wrote a 600+ page report for the UK government on the financial value of nature. 🌳 Despite its length, this groundbreaking report earned him recognition from the UN and a rare honor from King Charles III.
Drought Discloses Dinosaur Tracks in Dry River, Texas
Summer 2022 broke weather records all around the world. The hottest summer ever in the UK and many states of the US, and the continent of Europe suffered through two separate heat waves which caused devastating drought, raging wildfires and an increase in heat-related mortality.
Alpaca : A Soft, Sustainable Solution To Fast Fashion?
The modern fashion industry is replete with waste. Consuming 20% of global water, creating 10% of CO2 output and a fifth of the plastic waste manufactured each year, fashion is officially bad for the environment. ‘Fast fashion’ - mass production of low cost clothing - is worse. @
A primer on climate change: The Uninhabitable Earth in 5 minutes
The best way to get people to care more about the environment is through information – and the facts shared in David Wallace-Wells’s The Uninhabitable Earth paint a picture that would alarm anyone.
Simple ways to reduce your impact on the environment
One of the biggest traps in sustainability is that we do things that we think will be sufficient but, in reality, they’re just not enough to get us where we need to be…
Are we causing Earth’s sixth mass extinction?
Archeologists recognize 5 mass extinctions, beginning over 400 million years ago 1) Ordovician: Extinction of 85% of marine species. 2) Devonian: Extinction of most reef-building organisms. 3) Permian: The largest extinction of insects. 4) Triassic: Extinction of 30% of marine l
Adopt Sustainable Habits: A Daily Dose of Difference
By embracing a reusable water bottle, you not only quench your thirst but also quench the planet's need for fewer plastic bottles.
The Unseen Layers of Recycling for Our Planet
Recycling is more than just a bin at your curbside; it's an intricate dance where every step matters for Earth's future symphony.
What’s Causing All The Wildfires Isn’t What You Think
Recently, we’ve been hearing more frequently that the world is on fire, with climate change causing massive wildfires in the US, Greece, and throughout the Mediterranean. But does climate change really have anything to do with it?
In a nutshell: The Great Displacement by Jake Bittle (3-min read)
In The Great Displacement, journalist Jake Bittle explores the various ways that climate change is transforming the United States.
Plastic, Pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Oceans cover over 70% of Earths surface and contain 97% of the worlds water. They also comprise over 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic pollution. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, or GPGP, first described in 1997, is just one consequence of this marine contamination.
Are electric vehicles really greener than petrol cars?
An electric vehicle (EV) is one that operates on an electric motor, instead of an internal combustion engine that generates power by burning a mix of fuel and gases. Burning fossil fuels in cars releases carbon dioxide, increasing greenhouse gas emissions. @
What needs to happen to avoid climate devastation? Mike Berners-Lee speaks out
We are living in the Anthropocene. Humans are no longer subject to the whims of their environment. Instead, we are the creators and the planet bends to our wishes. On the surface this has its advantages (longer life expectancy etc), but there are conseque
Why don’t corporations and governments do more about climate change?
There’s no question about it: climate change will force corporations to adjust their practices eventually. The big multinationals, the Fortune 500 companies, will have to change or die. But in the meantime, there are some clear points of resistance…
International Day of Biodiversity
Good day All I wish to inform you of the upcoming event which is the International Day for Biodiversity which is in the first week of May.
Who was Norman Borlaug? The Green Revolution's Unsung Hero
Norman Borlaug, an Iowa farm boy, revolutionized agriculture and became a hero few know by name. His work sparked the Green Revolution, saving billions from starvation.
Are we still 93 million miles from the sun?
The seemingly recent uptick in fire activity would indicate otherwise.
Are Cows Really Ending The World?
Eating red meat is causing irreversible climate change and will end the world. This is what an increasingly large portion of the population believe, and government policies are being implemented to reflect this.This is largely a myth. I’ll explain how below.
How to Survive a Vanlife Heatwave
With temperatures soaring throughout mainland Europe and record-breaking heat predicted, plans are in place to protect people, pets and properties from the extreme conditions of the weather event. The internet is awash with tips for battling the heat and staying comfortable.
Should I become a vegan?
Veganism is trending everywhere and the vegan lifestyle is being promoted on social media platforms. But it started long ago in 1944 when Donald Watson coined the term ‘Vegan’ to differentiate between vegetarians who ate dairy and eggs, and those who did not (i.e. vegans).
An insider’s guide to sustainability at work
Imagine you're standing in the supermarket, about to buy some plant-based milk. There are so many options – much more than if you were just buying dairy milk – that it’s hard to choose.
Eating insects will mess with your mind… and save the world
Would you consider eating ice cream made from bees? Tortilla chips made of crickets? How about fly larvae sold in supermarkets? These things are much closer to being an everyday reality than you might think...