Biogas production at home offers many advantages. It provides an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels like firewood, fuel oil, and kerosene while mitigating environmental impacts including deforestation and soil degradation. Household anaerobic digesters create energy from organic waste by turning it into methane gas and digestate, helping alleviate energy poverty in rural areas while contributing […]
Tag Archives: air pollution
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Oct
Oct
Air pollution is an ever-increasing problem that necessitates attention at multiple levels. While air pollution impacts all living things, certain populations such as young children, the elderly and people suffering from heart or lung conditions are especially sensitive. Industrial emissions and fossil fuel combustion are two primary causes of air pollution created by humans, including […]
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Oct
Oct
Green transportation refers to sustainable methods of travel that don’t create greenhouse gases or contribute to air pollution. Walking and cycling to work or using commuter rail are great ways of going green while saving money and getting exercise! Transportation accounts for 29% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. To lower that figure, consider […]
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Sep
Sep
No area of the world will escape climate change’s impacts; however, its effects will vary significantly among communities. Poorer counties in the U.S. will experience greater damage as a result. Some individuals can afford measures to combat climate pollution; unfortunately, billions of others cannot. 1. Loss of life and property Climate change has already caused […]
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Sep
Sep
At some point in their childhoods, almost every child will encounter climate change hazards like air pollution, cyclones, disease and heatwaves; those in poverty tend to bear the brunt. Such threats threaten vital services like clean water supply, nutritious meals and secure shelter that are integral components of child wellbeing. Humans are contributing to global […]
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Sep
Sep
By heeding the IPCC’s urgent advice to limit warming, we may be able to prevent crossing critical thresholds that could have irreparable repercussions for both people and nature. But if we continue releasing carbon dioxide at its current pace, the future of climate change could look very different. Warmer temperatures will have different effects in […]
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Sep
Sep
The greenhouse gas carbon dioxide blankets Earth’s atmosphere, preventing heat energy from escaping. That extra heat raises temperatures, warming the planet and disrupting nature’s usual balance. This animation, by Carbon Brief, shows national responsibility for historical emissions. It ranks nations by their total cumulative CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and land use change since 1850, […]
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Sep
Sep
Human consumption, population growth and global trade have created a demand for natural resources that exceeds what the earth can replenish. Deforestation and forest degradation are key causes of this climate change imbalance. People depend on forests for food, water, medicine and wood. When forests are lost or degraded, it sets off a chain of […]
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Plant-based diets have been growing in popularity over the past few years as people become more conscious of the environmental impact of food choices and the potential health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. A plant-based diet consists of a wide variety of foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and excludes […]
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Apr
Apr
Sustainable living is becoming increasingly important as we face environmental challenges such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution. By living sustainably, we can reduce our impact on the environment and create a better future for our planet. In this article, we will explore the importance of sustainable living and ways in which we can incorporate […]