Sustainable Living
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The Power of the Sun: How Solar Energy is Lighting Up Our Future
The planet is electric. It is literally filled with ways for us to create renewable energy and power our lives. Not only can renewable energy provide us with electricity, but it can also help us move away from a dependence on fossil fuels. Our Power, Our Planet is the theme for Earth Day 2025, which carries a focus on “harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future for us all.” With this theme in mind, we are focusing our next few weeks on the different types of renewable energy options. This renewable energy series will take a look at the good, the bad, and the encouraging…
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Harnessing the Breeze: How Wind Energy is Powering a Sustainable Future
The planet is electric. It is literally filled with ways for us to create renewable energy and power our lives. Not only can renewable energy provide us with electricity, but it can also help us move away from a dependence on fossil fuels. Our Power, Our Planet is the theme for Earth Day 2025, which carries a focus on “harnessing renewable energy to build a healthy, sustainable, equitable and prosperous future for us all.” With this theme in mind, we are focusing our next few weeks on the different types of renewable energy options. This renewable energy series will take a look at the good, the bad, and the encouraging…
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3 significant climate agreements and their impact
Climate change remains one of the most pressing global challenges, and international cooperation is crucial in mitigating its effects. Over the years, several significant climate agreements have been established to coordinate global efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. We’ve all seen the names of these agreements in the news, but I’ve not ever been very familiar with how they differ from each other, how they seek to accomplish their stated goals, and how effective they have been. In an effort to learn more about this topic, this week I’m exploring key climate agreements past and present, their benefits and drawbacks, and their impact on global climate…
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10 Climate Related Conversations to Have with Friends and Family
Have you ever heard a saying along the lines of: “We don’t talk about religion or politics at the dinner table”? It’s understandable to want to avoid conflicting opinions and possible heated debates. Big, hot-button conversations can be challenging to have, but they are still important. This is why I’m sharing some climate-related conversation ideas that you can try having with your friends and family. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Michelle at Boomer Eco Crusader is starting off our conversation this month with her post “Tips for Production Climate Conversations.” Learn more about the Climate Change Collective below. How to have tough conversations Talking about the…
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Does Plant-Based Mean the Same thing as Vegan?
Being a long time vegan, it has been exciting to see the surge of plant-based foods hitting the grocery store shelves over the last few years. Seeing the popularity of plant-based foods gives me hope that more people are reducing their meat and dairy consumption and it gives me joy to discover some new foods to try. Buying plant-based foods as a vegan, however, can be a bit tricky and that’s why I’m looking at this question today: Does “plant-based” mean the same thing as “vegan”? Plant-Based Popularity The Beyond Meat Brand was the first one that I noticed skyrocketing in popularity with this “plant-based” label. I remember sitting back…
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Will We Ever Get Back Below the 1.5°C Global Temperature Increase?
The world has officially surpassed the 1.5°C warming threshold, a critical limit set by the Paris Agreement to avoid the worst effects of climate change. For years, scientists have warned about this tipping point, and now that we’ve crossed it, one big question remains: Can we ever cool the planet back down? Sadly, though expected, there is no easy fix. While reversing global warming is an enormous challenge, there are still things we can do. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Molly at Transatlantic Notes is starting off our conversation this month with her post “Global Warning: What Surpassing 1.5°C Means for the Planet.” Learn more about the…
