Articles about the changing climate, what causes that and what each of us can do to turn the change around.
Yes we are. We’re having more extreme events, more often, and in locations that are unusual to have those sort of events, and at new times for them to occur. You likely have experienced one or more events in recent … Read More
Laundry detergent came in boxes for many, many years. Not the boxes lined with plastic. Just simple carboard. Throughout my life the detergent in them has been dry powdered. I’ve always recycled the boxes because they’re clean when empty. Plus, … Read More
It seems so complicated and impossible to turn around climate change. But there is an extremely powerful answer. One that comes with multiple wonderful, strong benefits. It’s the soil When soil is full of the organic matter and life that … Read More
This page contains affiliate links Cotton has gotten a bad rap because of the growing practices involved. Yes, cotton has left a legacy of exhausted soils and poisoned water, air, and people. And this has led to the idea of … Read More
Ocean Acidification—What It Is, What’s Causing It, and What Can We Do? Has this ever been a part of your life? Taking a walk on the beach and picking up seashells? Or eating clams or oysters or lobsters? Or marveling … Read More
How is a Carbon Footprint Calculated–and What do we do With it? The term carbon footprint is tossed around a lot. It may give you a feeling of responsibility to know what yours is. But just how is it calculated? … Read More
Do Individual Actions Matter at All? Some say they don’t. They say it’s the governments of the world who need to tackle our problems. Critics of individual actions worry that most people will stop at their own actions, while much … Read More
Global Warming or Climate Change –Which is the Better Term? Confused by the terms? You’re not the only one. Every month about 5,400 people query Google to learn what the difference between climate change and global warming and which term … Read More
What are carbon emissions? Many terms are used in climate change conversations. We haven’t all been given a primer on climate change vocabulary, so you may be guessing or confused about the meanings of some terms. Understanding some terms can … Read More
Just What is Carbon Dioxide and How Does it Cause Climate Change? Many people are wondering about it. Maybe you didn’t take chemistry in high school. And you may not have paid enough attention in biology class to remember. Or … Read More