Environmental Justice: A Black Lives Matter Priority
“Environmental injustice” is on a list of 12 issues Black Lives Matter (BLM) considers pressing right now as part of its #WhatMatters2020 campaign.
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Questions & Answers About Our Environment
Avocados: Not As Green As You Think?
Avocados are grown with lots of water and fertilizer and pesticides, mostly in Central America, and shipped all over the world.
How Are We Doing About Tropical Deforestation?
How are we doing in the battle to stop or slow deforestation, especially in the tropics where forests store so much of the world’s biodiversity?
Creating An Eco-Friendly Deck
Whether it’s real wood, modified wood or some sort of recycled plastic, there are plenty of eco-friendly deck materials to choose from these days.
Can We Maintain Our Coronavirus Emissions Reductions?
Coronavirus has decreased CO2 emissions temporarily, but the longer term effect could be an emissions increase as we shy away from crowded public transit.
Environmentalists & Civil Disobedience
Environmental activists — such as Extinction Rebellion — have been practicing civil disobedience in various forms for decades if not longer.
Gaming And Climate Change: What’s The Connection?
The link between gaming and climate change comes down to the efficiency of the gaming consoles (and PCs) that gamers are using these days.
Cargo Shipping: The Next Frontier In The Greening Of Industry?
80 percent of goods for sale around the world make their way from point A to B on a cargo ship; cleaning up this industry is key to greening the economy.
Earth Day 50: Making The Most Of It From Coronavirus Quarantine
Can you believe Earth Day is 50? Help show your love for Mother Nature by tuning into Earth Week, a virtual celebration on April 20-25, 2020.
Genetically Modified Organisms: Safe To Eat, Safe For The Environment?
The jury is still out regarding whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can hurt people or the environment.