Sustainability

Planting Better Seeds
When talking about sustainability and preserving the natural environment, it’s often easier to repeat shocking statistics and sensational buzzwords than it is to wade through the muck of the media conversation and take actual steps towards highlighting objective truth. Much of what we see and hear is the result of differing political opinions, and which side of the fence each outlet sits. I think we can all agree that it is in our best interest to care for our natural environment – right? I don’t see any benefit any of us could reap if we disagreed here. I would also suggest that we are currently not doing the best that we could be. People are already engaging in many proactive steps towards more sustainable practices, but is this enough? A recent study, coming out of Oxford University – the most comprehensive study ever done regarding foodstuffs and the resources they consume – has concluded that cutting animal-based products from our lives is probably the single most effective thing we can do to reduce our environmental footprint (Poore & Nemecek 2018). The study spanned four years, over 100 countries, 40 food products and almost 40 000 farms around the world. It became apparent that from the milks studied, the least sustainable plant-based milk is more sustainable than the most sustainable dairy milk (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). This alone says more about the reality of our unsustainable ways than any news headline has. I should note that the man leading the study was consuming animal products at the beginning of the process and arrived at the conclusion based on the evidence. He now does not consume animal products. The big picture is this – using animals as resources is one of, if not the biggest contributing factor, to air pollution, water pollution, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Simply by choosing to avoid animal products, we as individuals can reduce our harmful impacts on the environment more than if we were to use an electric car or stop traveling on planes (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). That is no small thing.
By DJ4 years ago in Earth
Environmental change: Can I actually fly in a net zero carbon world?
What amount of an effect on UK ways of life will the public authority's objective of net zero fossil fuel byproducts truly have?
By Ukbizzare20204 years ago in Earth
How much does roof orientation and angle matter for your solar panel production?
Many people misunderstand that they can’t install solar for their homes for various reasons, whether because of their roof material, location, shade, or size of their roofs. Many factors make a roof more or less appropriate, but while some roof characteristics make them a complete no-no for installations, other factors have a minimal effect on a solar panel savings. This article will overview two roof elements that affect the efficiency of solar panels: orientation and tilt.
By AYKA Solar4 years ago in Earth
Solar Panel Quotes Can Vary Vastly, Here’s Why
The most effective thing to do whenever you’re looking to buy your own solar energy system is to ask for a sales quote from various solar panel companies, rather than simply the one. This way, you’ll get a better understanding of what you get for your money and if you’re receiving a good value.
By AYKA Solar4 years ago in Earth
Review: Nuts for Soapberries
What Are Soapberries? Soapberries are harvested from Sapindus Mukorossi, or soapberry tree and are also called soap nuts. They are native to India and Nepal, where they thrive in the tropical climate.
By A. Grace4 years ago in Earth
Our Future Lies in our Hands
One of the most current and perhaps the most important issues in the world we encounter is climate change and global warming as its consequence. This is even more dangerous than the Covid-19 pandemic that the entire world is trying to deal with. Unfortunately, we have fallen short of the only solution to this, which is creating awareness among people to determine a collective strategy. Due to this failure, we have to deal with disasters such as floods, fires, and droughts.
By Ece Uyguc4 years ago in Earth
This Countries Garbage
This country is a complete disaster from top to bottom. Everyone has increasing debt because their jobs don’t pay enough, and yes I said jobs because having one isn’t enough to make it anymore. Even with two jobs the basic necessities are hard to grasp. That being said there are obviously different situations for everyone. A small amount of people are living well with just one job providing for them; these people are in a special class on their own because they probably don’t have any kids, friends or a social life because their work, is their life. Now, working multiple jobs is one thing. Maybe that person is trying extra hard to get out of debt, or make a few additional bucks to take their significant other on a much needed vacation, but most of the time it’s just for survival. Gas is higher than its ever been, food prices are rising, employers have always treated their employees with no respect, our veterans are made fun of on the streets, suicide rates are up and our government isn’t on the uptick either. Those were only the problems off the top of my head that I see everyday, but I’m not here to speak on any of those issues. Today I want to speak about something that we all are accustomed to. It’s a task we have to do once a week, and usually we don’t think about it because it’s such a mundane task our minds naturally skip over it. I want to talk about the trash problem in the United States. Of course, globally trash is a problem, but specifically looking at the United States will show us how far we have truly fallen.
By Tetrenius4 years ago in Earth
The Grass is Greener on the other side of Green lights! Come fast, Gardner!
Dear Gardner, Just an URGENT note before I get totally wrung into a forage dryer. In fact, chances are near to certain in terms of me getting packed off to the long rooms of —dreary composts, very well referred to as Dung-yards-at-ewes-bleat-lane, in the region of #Everfoundinnewerlands.
By Madhu Goteti 4 years ago in Earth
Ten things to do to Save Our Planet.
Climate change, Something so huge, So monumental to our future and our lives- Something that many people in the one percent and below believe to be a myth, Is effecting you right now.
By 𝙺𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎 𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚢 ☾4 years ago in Earth
Katilvik
Enchanting beams of the Far North kissed the smooth glass curves of skyscrapers. A city, built with the infrastructure of intention, formed an integrated society fast and strange, yet tranquil and simple.
By Beau Garland4 years ago in Earth
A QUICK GUIDE ON HOW TO START PREPPING
A QUICK GUIDE ON HOW TO START PREPPING If you are new to prepping, then you’ve come to the right place. The Prepper Journal is specially created to help as many people as possible get started with preparation. Whether you’re looking for the supplies you need to weather a short-term emergency or the other end of the spectrum that becomes completely self-sufficient; We have the information in the Prepper Journal to equip you with the tips and ideas you need to get started on your prepper journey.
By Christopher Harvey4 years ago in Earth
Environmental Sociology
Free enterprise brings about expanded creation for acquiring in aggressive business sectors. It makes a monetary design where the private profit augmentation thought process is the focal point of its ethics and shortcomings. The upsides of private enterprise are settled in its exceptional efficiency and advancement levels. The increased amplification sense animates makers to focus on what they can best create and put resources into current aptitude to expand adequacy and usefulness (Pemunta, 2018). The two exploration questions picked for this investigation include: How does private enterprise work with or obstruct efficiency and development? What makes free enterprise accountable or guiltless for ecological catastrophes? While neglecting to check past what gives off an impression of being the wellspring of disappointment, natural researchers and environmentalists insist that overpopulation combined with unreasonable mechanical action brings about fiascos, for example, climatic change, water defilement, a worldwide temperature alteration, corrosive statement, soil corruption, and air contamination. Populace upsurge and tremendous mechanical yield in creating and created countries effectively affect the environment and the climate.
By Anshgptx4 years ago in Earth