A Self Sustaining Home is Beneficial To YOU And To The Environment
Rachel Cohen – A self sustaining home is able to supply its own energy, water, food, and sewage. It’s uncommon to find many homes like this but as more individuals are becoming aware of the impact of global warming we may see a trend towards this model of living.
What is a Boreal Forest and What’s Their Importance?
Harry Cooper – Boreal forests are some of the most important forests on the planet. Unlike deciduous and tropical forests, boreal forests are cold, coniferous forests that cover the top part of the northern hemisphere.
Can “Clean Coal” Be Considered Clean Energy or An Oxymoron?
Ethel Mendius – Coal played an essential role in the industrial revolution. It is the most abundant fossil fuel and a source of heat and power generation that dates back millennia. However, burning coal causes air pollution and climate change.
Interconnected But Different Types of Ecosystems
Rachel Cohen – An ecosystem is a combination of all living things (biotic) and nonliving things (abiotic) in a confined area. Across the world, there are three major different types of ecosystems, freshwater, ocean or aquatic ecosystems, and terrestrial ecosystems.
What Important Functions Are Performed By Soil?
Harry Cooper – Many people may think of soil as nothing more than the dirt beneath our feet, but the reality of soil science is much more complex than that. Read on to discover how soil serves our lives!
Corporate Sustainability: Good For Business, Good For Society
Rachel Cohen – A common confusion can occur with corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability. Corporate sustainability focuses on “growth and profitability through intentional business practices in three areas of society.”
Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Industrial Agriculture
Ethel Mendius – Industrial agriculture is the mainstay of the modern food system. With its global prevalence and far-reaching consequences, it is necessary we evaluate industrial agriculture for its impact on the environment and human health.
Urban Heat Island Effect & How To Combat It!
Harry Cooper – Throughout the past couple centuries more and more people have been moving into cities. This, combined with exponential population growth, has greatly increased the amount of urban area on the globe.
Kelp Forest: An Incredible, Biodiverse Ecosystem
Harry Cooper – When most people think of biodiverse ocean ecosystems, they usually think of vibrant coral reefs in tropical waters. But there are many other unique types of ocean ecosystems that are home to numerous species, such as kelp forests.