Hello everyone! I know I’ve been taking a positive outlook with the blog lately, but unfortunately we all have to come back down to earth sometime. That being said, I really wanted to return to my Environmentalism 101 Series, but instead of exploring the “popular” environmentalism crises we all know about, we’ll be looking atContinue reading “Lesser Known Issues 101”
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Waste 101
Hello everyone! As promised, we’re finally back with the Environmentalism 101 series, and this week’s installment looks at a rather prominent issue, which is that of excessive waste. Keep reading for several ways on how to reduce your waste output! What is the issue? Today’s world runs on the production of goods. However, not everythingContinue reading “Waste 101”
Sustainability 101
Hello everyone! This is the second installment in the “Environmental Issues 101” series, where each week, we’ll be looking at the need-to-know facts about one significant environmental issue our planet faces. Today, we’ll be looking at the issue of sustainability, or rather, the lack thereof. What is the issue? To understand the issue with theContinue reading “Sustainability 101”
Global Warming 101
Hello everyone! I thought it would be nice to go back to the basics, so with this post, I will be starting the series “Environmental Issues 101”. Each post will highlight the need-to-know facts about one significant environmental issue our planet faces today. We’re starting off with global warming, arguably the most wide-known of theContinue reading “Global Warming 101”
Electricity and GHGs
Hello everyone! Today, we’ll be taking a look at the electricity sector and its impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) production. This sector is the 2nd largest GHG producer in the USA, accounting for about a quarter of the nation’s emissions, which is quite a large number if you ask me! You may be wondering, whyContinue reading “Electricity and GHGs”
The Transportation Sector
Hello everyone! Today, we’ll be looking at is none other than the infamous transportation sector, which, if you haven’t already heard me say a hundred times, is the largest contributor to global warming in the US. In fact, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the transportation sector was responsible for 29% of US globalContinue reading “The Transportation Sector”
The 2 Types of Energy Sources
Have you heard of renewable energy sources before? What about nonrenewable energy sources? Even if neither term rings a bell, it’s very likely that you’ve used one before. This week, we’ll be taking a look at what renewable and nonrenewable energy sources are, how the two are different, and why these matter. What is aContinue reading “The 2 Types of Energy Sources”
Composting Basics
Have you ever heard of composting before? Chances are you have, but do you know what it is, and how to do it? If not, let’s answer those questions. What is composting? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow.”Continue reading “Composting Basics”
Styrofoam
If you’re anything like the average human inhabitant of the United States, it’s likely that you’ve used styrofoam in your life, whether it be in the form of eating utensils, egg cartons, to-go boxes, or packing peanuts. What you might not know (or maybe you do) is that this “styrofoam”, which is actually called (expanded)Continue reading “Styrofoam”
From One Human To Another 