Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent as the earth grows warmer — a phenomenon climate scientists have predicted for years. But why is it happening, and what’s to come? This analysis from Bloomburg explains. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
While this article from the UK site BikeRadar states the obvious — that cycling is incredibly eco-friendly — it includes a lot of ineresting details and comparisons with other modes of transportation. (Photo: Baudman, Creative Commons)
Traditional grass lawns are hard on the environment — using lots of water, chemical fertilizer and petro fuels to maintain. What is an alternative? Consider a clover lawn, which not only reduces the carbon footprint but enriches the soil with nitrogen. Treehugger reports.
This year is already on target to be the warmest ever in recorded history, causing raging wildfires, fires, droughts, flooding and extreme weather. Scientists warn this may be just the beginning of global ministry. CNN explores. (Photo: Takver, Creative Commons)
Forests are among nature’s best fighters when it comes to helping extract common from the atmosphere. How do they do it? How can we help them do their job better? The Nature Conservancy explains. (Photo: Matthew Montrone, Pexels)
Climate change-fueled wildfires may bring more smoke to populated areas, as the wildfires in Canada did recently to much of the United States. What’s its harm and how can we protect ourselves? Scientific American explains.
You want your church to do something for the environment, but where to start? This page from Lutherans Restoring Creation has lots of ideas and links to resources. What are you waiting for?
Even as climate change ramped up in the last two decades, people flocked to environmentally sensitive areas. Now flooding and sea-level rise threatens to wipe out billions of dollars in investment. The Sierra Club reports. (Photo: US Geological Survey)
Glass and plastic are tried-and-true materials for packaging and other uses. Plastic notoriously causes lots of environmental problems, but glass has its own issues. What’s a conscientious steward to do? The BBC reports.
Batteries are everywhere, but it’s not always clear how to dispose of them. And some information is misleading. According to experts, the advice is simple: Regardless of the battery type, you should recycle it. Consumer Reports explains.
