Bitcoin A Major Greenhouse Gas Polluter?
Who knew that the fast-growing cryptocurrency Bitcoin could be a major source of greenhouse gas emissions as it becomes more mainstream?
About Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer
Posts by Doug Moss and Roddy Scheer:
Is Skiing Dead Due To Global Warming?
Is skiing dead due to global warming? It depends on whether we can get our carbon emissions in check by the middle of this century….
Tube-Free Toilet Paper: Is It Really Greener?
Does the Scott brand’s “tube-free” toilet paper really save much paper or is it just another form of corporate greenwashing?
Greening Your Coffee Habit
Our coffee habit takes a toll on the environment in terms of deforestation and biodiversity loss in the tropics as well as raising our carbon footprint.
Plastic Waste: Are We Stuck With It Forever?
Getting rid of plastic waste across the board is unrealistic, but learning how to use less plastic overall — and recycle the rest — may be our best hope.
Is Fall Foliage Compromised Due To Climate Change?
Thanks to global warming, we can expect shorter and less intense fall foliage displays in the United States moving forward.
Taming of the Wild Leaf Blowers
Leaf blowers may be the most hated of all landscaping tools due to the noise they make and the smog-creating emission they spew, but public outcry has led to new rules governing their use.
Hygiene Hypothesis Says Mess Is Best
According to the “Hygiene Hypothesis,” less exposure to bacteria & viruses during childhood could explain the rise in allergic diseases in recent decades.
Greener Gear: New Sustainability Standards from REI Forces Greening of Gear Industry
A new set of sustainability guidelines from leading outdoor gear retailer REI will force upwards of 1,000 brands to go greener.
Do Animals Like Music?
Do animals like music? Maybe, maybe not, depending on how much it is tailored to the particular species of animal in question.