Take a bite out of climate change! Agriculture, particularly meat production, is a major contributor to climate change. A simpler diet is healthier for the planet — and you! The U.N. reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Cloth diapers: Better for the earth and babies
Americans throw away 27.5 billion disposable diapers a year, resulting in tens of millions of tons of waste. Moreover, scientists have found potentially harmful chemicals in disposables. Green America suggests cloth diapers. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What exactly is an ‘atmospheric river’?
Not for the first time, California has been hit by an “atmospheric river” that has caused widespread flooding and deaths. But what is this phenomenon, that typically has twice the regular flow of the Amazon? U.S. News Reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Cruise ship vacations are CO2 nightmares
Compared to a flight to a destination and a stay in a fancy hotel, cruise-ship vacations emit about twice as much total greenhouse gas. Emissions are high despite the cruise industry’s efforts to bring more efficiency to their fleet. (Photo: Creative Commons)
2023 was the hottest year ever – by a lot!
Scientists predicted 2023 was going to break records, but the temperatures surprised – and alarmed – researchers. It may have been one of the hottest in 100,000 years. The New York Times explains. (Photo: Roberto Rizzato, Creative Commons)
2023 Breakthroughs in climate and nature you may have missed
The media and people tend to focus on bad environmental news (and there is plenty), but 2023 saw some excellent strides in climate and nature. The BBC’s Future Planet Team look at nine of them. (Image: Creative Commons)
Energy Star energy guide for congregations
Save energy, save money, save the planet! Now that’s a triple scoop of eco-goodness! Lutherans Restoring Creation teamed up with the US Department of Energy to craft this guide, filled with ideas, inspirations and links for deeper diving.
How to be more environmentally friendly this Christmas
The holidays have become a time of consumption, putting lots of stress on the environment, but it doesn’t have to be so. The United Nations’ Environmental Program suggests ways to be more environmentally conscious.
Tinned fish: Climate solutions in a can
The way we eat is a major source of the greenhouse gas emissions that are pushing global temperatures to new extremes. One solution is “tinned fish,” which are among the lowest-carbon animal protein available. Bloomberg News reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
10 Creepy animals that benefit farmers and people
From snakes, to spiders, to bats, some of the most feared and hated (except at Halloween!) critters bring enormous benefits to agriculture and the environment in general. The Nature Conservancy reports. Photo: Creative Commons
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