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We Are All Directly Responsible
We all know we don’t live in a perfect world. There’s no shortage of problems – injustice, violence, poverty, hunger, pollution, failing infrastructure. And that’s just to name a few. There’s a lot of debate about what factors contribute to these issues and the best way to conquer them....
read moreThe Best Reasons to Celebrate Earth Day
Senator Gaylord Nelson developed Earth Day in 1970, and the very first celebration of it was held on April 22 of that year. Since then, Earth Day has been an annual event whose purpose is to teach people how to respect and protect the environment and Mother Earth. Since...
read moreThe Relationship between Climate Change and Financial Institutions
One of the most common complaints leveled at those who want to put a stop to the onward march of the global climate shift is that it will cost far too much money to do so. While dealing with climate change will probably cost more than a bottle of...
read moreNews on Climate Change
Possibly the single greatest threat that humanity has ever faced in our millions of years of history is climate change, which is defined as a change in the distribution of weather patterns that lasts for a significant period of time. Although many businesses, particularly those in the fossil fuel...
read moreHow can we Balance our Carbon Footprint?
In order to balance our footprint, we first must measure it. There are ways to measure our carbon footprint. The EPA carbon calculator is one way. There is a calculator for airline flights. We can use rules of thumb such as 113 gallons of gasoline will emit one ton...
read moreLeonardo DiCaprio Said Climate Change is Real
In his Oscar acceptance speech, Leonardo DiCaprio took a moment to stress the importance of acknowledging — and taking action against — climate change: “Climate change is real, it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively...
read moreThe Best Apps for Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Your carbon footprint is the sum total of all the greenhouse gases produced by your daily activities. Your home’s footprint might be comprised of the refrigerator, your car, and your power consumption, particularly if you live in a country that uses coal for its electricity grid. Your workplace, particularly...
read moreWhy wait for the Government on Climate Change?
President Obama released the “Clean Power Plan” last year. The plan would regulate emissions on coal fired power plants. Already the Supreme Court has put the plan on hold. Congress cannot even agree on the problem, let alone a solution. Meanwhile, as the politicians fight, the landscape of clean...
read moreHow Banks Can Step Up in the Fight Against Climate Change
A lot of focus in the fight against climate change revolves around lifestyle changes, eco-friendly building, and new sources of sustainable energy. But it’s also become increasingly important to acknowledge the role of banks in fighting climate change. After all, banks are a key source of funding for infrastructure...
read more7 Key Facts About the Paris Climate Agreement
After two weeks of negotiations, the world’s nations achieved an unprecedented feat: a binding, mostly comprehensive agreement to fight climate change — not only that, but one that includes world powers that have until this point resisted any sort of formal agreement. By no means is the agreement perfect,...
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