Here are some of the most recent Environment posts.
How to understand sustainable energy efforts?
Understanding sustainable energy efforts involves gaining knowledge about various aspects of renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, environmental impacts, and policy frameworks. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand sustainable energy efforts: 1....
18 Organizations Promoting Regenerative Agriculture Around the Globe
Transitioning to more sustainable forms of agriculture remains critical, as many current agriculture practices have serious consequences including deforestation and soil degradation. But despite agriculture’s enormous potential to hurt the environment, it also...
Emotional Support From Our Canine Companions
Many people find emotional support from their canine companions, and the bond between humans and dogs is well-documented. Here are some ways in which having a canine companion can provide emotional support: Unconditional Love: Dogs are known for their unconditional...
Benefits of Meditating Among Trees
Meditating among trees, often referred to as "forest bathing" or "shinrin-yoku" in Japanese culture, offers a unique and calming experience that combines meditation's benefits with nature's healing power. Here are some of the benefits of meditating among trees: Stress...
Toxic pesticides sprayed
Millions of pounds of toxic pesticides sprayed on feed crops for factory farm animals in the U.S. are threatening human health and wildlife and plants by destroying their native habitats, according to a new report by World Animal Protection and the Center for...
Sustainability may have roots in Palau 3,000 years ago
Sustainability is often viewed through a futuristic prism, yet what we often miss is that ancient wisdom can hold important lessons. The struggle to be more sustainable is a relatively new phenomenon, but inspiration can be drawn from ancient farming and water...
What are underwater farms? And how do they work?
Industrialized farming was once seen as a solution for a rapidly-growing global population, but it is taking its toll on the environment. The UN estimates that the world could easily be fed if just 2% of oceans were used for sustainable farming. Underwater agriculture...
HOW FACILITY SERVICE DOGS HELP CRIME VICTIMS IN COURT ROOMS
A lesser-known role service dogs can be trained to occupy is that of a facility dog. Partnered with its handler, a service dog can receive customized training for work in organizations such as the judicial system to provide comfort and stability to individuals in...
The world says yes to a cradle to grave plastics treaty
Now the work begins 175 countries unanimously agreed last week on a United Nations framework to fight global plastic pollution from cradle to grave. Reluctant nations, including India and Japan, sought a far more limited agreement only dealing with ocean plastic...
Here’s how science is trying to conserve the monarch butterfly’s forests
The Monarch butterfly’s by Thelma Gómez Durán on 17 January 2022 | Translated by Sarah Engel A team of Mexican scientists are developing a successful experiment that allows for the recovery and maintenance of endemic trees in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve...
Firefighters Have Been Winning the Battle To Protect Sequoia’s Giant Trees
Expert firefighting, contingency planning, and gallons upon gallons of water mean that the stands of giant sequoia trees in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains appear to be safe for future generations. The September 9th “Windy Fire,” started by a lighting strike,...
Beavers are back: here’s what this might mean for the UK’s wild spaces
Beavers have become synonymous with the rewilding movement in the UK. Their widely publicised return is likely to have a profound impact on the landscape, say the authors of a study The Eurasian beaver, once a common sight across Europe, had disappeared almost...
Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the Latest Innovation to Save Our Pollinator Pals
Plant-topped bus shelters nicknamed “bee stops” are coming to the city of Leicester, UK. Leicester's new "bee stops" feature wildflower-filled Living Roofs. Could they help save the bee population? | Alec Gomes/ Unsplash; Clear Channel Bee-Friendly Bus Stops Are the...
Vending Machine for Stray Dogs
A Turkish company called Pugedon has introduced a vending machine in Istanbul that accepts plastic bottles for recycling and dispenses food and water for stray dogs in return. That's right, it helps protect the environment as well as provides sustenance...