There is a growing trend of vegetarianism throughout the world. About 6% of Americans say that they have a meatless diet, and more and more people are reducing their meat consumption. This is normalizing conversation about the merits of a plant-based diet, while bringing specific diet names, such as vegan, pescatarian, and flexitarian, into our…
Reducing your meat intake doesn’t have to be complex, inconvenient, or unsatisfying. Here are 10 tips to reducing meat and still loving your meals.
why you should consider vegetarian thanksgiving alternatives Are you looking for vegetarian Thanksgiving alternatives for turkey this year? Thanksgiving dinner has its recognizable, traditional dishes. It may be difficult to vary these recipes and appease everyone, but as we learn more about plant-based diets and the consequences of meat-heavy diets, more people are making a…
This year, much like wildfires, hurricanes have been dominating the headlines. Many stories will report on the impacts, devastation, and costs of rebuilding. They might even call up memories of hurricanes past, comparing the damage, size, and characteristics. But we don’t see enough of the connection between hurricanes and human behavior. How are we actually…
california wildfires break records this season California wildfires are severe this season. Around 70,000 people were ordered to evacuate Orange County to escape the Silverado Wildfire, which has burned over 2,000 acres. Over 22 square miles have burned from the Blue Ridge Fire near the Santa Ana Mountains. More than 8,200 wildfires have broken out…
We’ve heard a lot about the greenhouse gas CO2 and climate change. And probably methane too. Yeah, yeah, fossil fuels and cow farts. Destroying the planet, warming the atmosphere. Renewable energy, eat less beef. Got it. But we aren’t hearing much about N2O, an extremely potent, long-lasting greenhouse gas that is 300x more effective at…
Scientists have understood atmospheric science since the 19th century. The basics of climate change are simple, and can be learned with a simple, logical approach.
Somewhere along the way you heard that phthalates were bad news. And you’re right, they are. But beyond that, you may not know much about them. So, this is meant to give you a quick, easy to read guide, so you know what phthalates are, where they are found, and some consequences to their exposure-…
China has announced ambitious goals for reducing their contribution to global carbon emissions. Can it change the world’s approach to energy?
