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Earth Watch: Restore Our Earth With Reforestation By: Gemma Alexander on 8 April 2021, 9:00 am Americans don’t pay much attention to trees. Sometimes we are reminded that tropical rainforests are… The post Restore Our Earth With Reforestation appeared first on Earth911. Business & Policy: Sustainable Toilet Paper: Buying Guide to the Good, Better, and … Read more

Climate: Retreat from coastlines? Politicians don’t want to talk about it. By: Zoya Teirstein on 8 April 2021, 10:45 am Last week, President Joe Biden unveiled a $2 trillion infrastructure plan that, if passed by Congress, would protect the U.S. from climate change and prepare its economy for a transition to clean energy. The plan … Read more

Home & Garden: Jiminy’s Cricket-based Treats Reduce Your Dog’s Carbon & Water Footprint By: Mitch Ratcliffe on 2 April 2021, 9:00 am We first discovered Jiminy’s cricket protein-based dog food and treats last year and recently tried… The post Jiminy’s Cricket-based Treats Reduce Your Dog’s Carbon & Water Footprint appeared first on Earth911. Inspire & … Read more

Concern arises over increased use of antimicrobials in building materials By: Bonface Landi on 2 April 2021, 5:30 pm Following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in antimicrobial construction products, such as countertops and doorknobs. But experts warn these products could actually do more harm than good. Biden unveils $2 trillion infrastructure and … Read more

Earth Watch: Human Composting for a Greener Afterlife By: Gemma Alexander on 29 March 2021, 9:00 am No matter how sustainably you lived, modern funeral practices ensure that you make one last… The post Human Composting for a Greener Afterlife appeared first on Earth911.  Featured : 9 Sustainable Women’s Activewear Brands for Summer By: Earth911 on … Read more

Transportation: About that ship jammed in the Suez Canal … By: Maria Gallucci on 28 March 2021, 12:50 am Ever Given, the cargo ship that’s been wedged in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, is a behemoth, stretching as long as the Empire State Building stands tall. It belongs to a growing fleet of “mega ships,” … Read more

Home & Garden: Buyer’s Guide to the Most Efficient Counter-Depth Refrigerators By: Gemma Alexander on 24 March 2021, 9:05 am We would all like to buy the most environmentally friendly appliances available. But in real… The post Buyer’s Guide to the Most Efficient Counter-Depth Refrigerators appeared first on Earth911. Inspire & Motivate: Maven Moment: Old … Read more

How & Buy: 11 Sustainable Men’s Clothing Brands for Spring & Summer Style By: Earth911 on 19 March 2021, 9:00 am The men’s fashion industry has churned out clothing for more than 150 years, and the… The post 11 Sustainable Men’s Clothing Brands for Spring & Summer Style appeared first on Earth911. Business & Policy: … Read more

Award-winning school and community complex achieves Net Zero Emissions By: Katherine Gallagher on 19 March 2021, 6:30 pm Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools and Community Complex recently won a coveted honor in the sustainable design category from the 2020 Boston Society for Architecture Design Awards. Turning food waste into aviation … Read more

Climate Change: The ‘army of environmental super voters’ is growing, and marching on city hall By: Alexander C. Kaufman on 20 March 2021, 10:45 am This story was originally published by HuffPost and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Nathaniel Stinnett launched the Environmental Voter Project in 2015 to resolve a simple but enormously important contradiction. Polls … Read more