Green Living

How 3M Executives Convinced A Scientist The Forever Chemicals She Found In Human Blood Were Safe

Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work.

Can Humanity Address Climate Change Without Believing It? Medical History Suggests It Is Possible

There are many similarities between early debates over the existence of microbes and current debates over the existence of global warming.

I Didn’t Know How Important LEED Labels Were Until I Looked At My Indoor Air Quality

I have never felt the impact of a home project more than I did committing to getting LEED-certified. It is a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air in my lungs and for my peace of mind. I know the changes made benefit everyone walking in my front door and the planet at large.

EarthTalk®: American Climate Corps Is A New Workforce Combating Climate Change

The American Climate Corps marks a significant step in the U.S.’s approach to climate change, and offers an exciting opportunity for young Americans to get involved in the fight against climate change while gaining valuable skills and contributing to their communities.

Earth Talk: Tips For Dealing With Climate Anxiety

Addressing climate anxiety is crucial not only for maintaining mental health but also for ensuring effective climate action. When individuals are paralyzed by fear, they are less likely to engage in the proactive behaviors necessary to combat climate change.

What I Learned About The Unique Heartbreak Of The Purple Martin’s Housing Crisis In 2024

I bet you didn’t know that purple martins are in trouble and that we can help save them from extinction. Like most people, I had no idea the purple martin lifecycle is so closely tied to successful interactions with humans.

Tips for Eliminating Persistent, Noxious Odors Naturally

This recipe for a completely natural fabric and room freshener spray rivals anything you can buy at your local supermarket or dollar store, but without the toxic ingredients. In fact, other than water, the other three ingredients contain powerful and unique healing properties.

7 Ways To Travel More Sustainably On A Road Trip

With inflation taking a bite out of nearly every budget, finding affordable getaways makes sense for many families. A road trip saves significant money on plane fare, but how can you make it more eco-friendly?

Climate Change Is Shifting The Zones Where Plants Grow – Here’s What That Could Mean For Your Garden

Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward. Look to the USDA’s recent update of its plant hardiness zone map to figure out which plants are more likely to succeed in your area.

Three Ways To Get Your Nature Fix Without A Garden

Don’t despair if you’re unable to access a garden. There are plenty of ways to benefit from nature in and around your home without stepping foot in a garden. Here are three ways research suggests you can bring nature into your life.

6 Ways To Spot Greenwashing Before You Purchase

Although spotting greenwashing is tricky, these techniques can help you navigate. Once you amass a list of companies you trust, knowing what to buy and avoid becomes easier — and feeling good and informed about what you bring home is worth the effort.

Microplastic In Our Guts Now Linked To Colorectal Cancer Epidemic

Microplastics cause cancer is with the chemical load they carry, particularly plasticizers and some of the “forever chemicals” used in their manufacture. According to the EPA, there are over 9,000 of these types of chemicals in common use and filling our food supply, from additives to packaging to plastic manufacturing.

How To Protect Your Home Against The Effects Of Climate Change

Climate change will affect home designs in the future. Although new building standards include climate-aware modifications, most codes remain outdated. Until better home construction guidance becomes available, consider these six tips to help make your house more climate-resilient.

Laundry Is A Top Source Of Microplastic Pollution – Here’s How To Clean Your Clothes More Sustainably

Textiles shed microfibers while they are manufactured, worn and disposed of, but especially when they are washed. A single wash load can release several million microfibers.

Modified Soil Microbes Could Trigger A GMO Doomsday

Before your legislative representatives let Bayer spread genetically engineered soil microbes all over your state, make sure they read the risks report its partner Ginkgo Bioworks filed.

Earth Talk: Why Aren’t Solar Roadways Helping Us Keep Our EVs Charged Up And Rolling?

In 2014 the concept of solar powered photovoltaic road panels that could collect sunlight and convert it into useable energy went viral when the Idaho-based company Solar Roadways heralded it as a solution to the global energy crisis. So why aren’t solar roadways being installed across the U.S.?

Why Investing In An Electric Vehicle Will Change Your Life For The Better

Recent research shows that, for the most part, electric cars align with sustainable aims. Cambridge University researchers confirmed that electric cars are the better choices for the planet. They have the most positive impacts in places with substantial energy from renewable sources.

Zero Waste: Easy And Helpful

There are numerous ways, big and small, to fit waste reduction into your lifestyle, with zero waste as the ultimate goal. A zero waste lifestyle begins with a mindset change to reduce, reuse and recycle. The most important of these is reduce. Reduce the amount you consume and you automatically reduce how much waste you generate.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Freshwater Fish, Yet Most States Don’t Warn Residents

Last year, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine published a sweeping federally funded report that associated PFAS exposure with health effects like decreased response to vaccines, cancer, and low birth weight.

How To Make Your Home Electric Vehicle Ready

Home EV charging station installation has come a long way, so doing it now involves fewer uncertainties and more rewards. Improving your electrical infrastructure can be overwhelming, but these tips cover the essentials to help guide you every step of the way.

Want A Healthier Lawn? Instead Of Bagging Fall Leaves, Take The Lazy Way Out And Get A More Environmentally Friendly Yard

Autumn is the season to gaze at gorgeous leaves of gold, yellow and orange as they flutter from the trees and fall on our yards – but then, of course, comes the tedious task of raking them up and trying to decide what to do with them.