The Paris Sustainable Olympics team aims to cut their overall carbon footprint in half compared to the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Games. This goal extends to events not held in Paris; for that matter not held in Europe. In fact, the Olympic surfing events takes place in Tahiti. This remote location creates the challenge […]
A bridge spans the north-flowing St. Johns River in the heart of Putnam County, Florida. The Putnam County School District (PCSD) serves 10,000 students across 13 schools in this northeastern Florida region. As a 100% Title I district, PCSD faces significant challenges due to the economic struggles of many students’ families. However, like many small, […]
Solar roofs capture sunlight to produce electricity. In turn, providing a wide range of benefits including facility cost savings, improved building operating efficiency, and increased property values. Above all, solar roof installations results in reducing the environmental impact from fossil fuels. Solar roofs convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. This renewable energy powers […]
An updated version of the CCC is coming, the American Climate Corps. In the coming weeks, 9,000 people will start working to restore landscapes, install solar panels, and take other steps to help the country move toward a cleaner, greener future. The first group of these workers joined the American Climate Corps in a virtual […]
Researchers have gained the clearest picture yet of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. A fault off the Pacific NW coast that threatens British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and Northern California with powerful earthquakes and tsunamis. The fault stretches from northern Vancouver Island, Canada to Cape Mendocino, California, approximately seven hundred miles in length. Historical Context Scientists have […]
Increasingly individuals and families are tired of the rat race and are embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. A daily life of maintaining a simpler pace and living off the land. Accordingly, this lifestyle involves learning and developing skills and resources to meet their basic needs and thrive. It involves creating a sustainable and fulfilling life through […]
Innovative companies like Magrathea Metals in Oakland, California, are pioneering a maintainable approach to sustainable mining of minerals from ocean water and waste brines. Instead of relying on traditional land disturbance mining, they’re turning to extracting critical metals from seawater like magnesium and lithium. This approach addresses economic and environmental concerns and strengthens national security […]
Meteorologists predict the 2024 hurricane season will have a greater number of cyclones than usual. The current long range forecast is 14 to 21 named storms, with 7 to 10 becoming hurricanes, and 3 to 5 turning into major hurricanes with a Category 3 or higher ranking. In response, states along the Gulf Coast and […]
Carbon neutral vs. net zero environmental impact. The lighting industry must prioritize “net zero” over “carbon neutrality” to genuinely achieve environmentally friendly goals. While these terms might seem similar, they hold different implications for sustainability. This distinction was a key theme at the recent Net Zero Lighting Conference in London, where industry experts gathered to […]
Incorporating STEM subjects communal goals into the educational process reaps significant personal and social rewards. In many schools, STEM subjects like science, math, and technology are important for societal progress. However, students often feel a disconnect from these subjects because they don’t see how they can make a difference in the world, thus the need […]
