E-scooters Have a Dirty Secret. Electric scooters began showing up in Santa Monica, California, about 2 years ago; and now, you can see thousands of them in over 100 different cities worldwide, run by 10 primary companies. With that many companies in the industry and a valuation in the billions, we began to wonder about […]
Category: Environment
The Meat-free Impossible Burger 2.0 is here
The Meat-free Impossible Burger 2.0 is here The Impossible Burger first stunned food critics back in 2016, promising a plant based alternative that bleeds and tastes just like real beef. Marketed for meat eaters, the impossible burger’s goal is to replace meat all together and provide an environmentally sustainable option for mankind’s carnivorous appetite. This […]
Is Bitcoin Mining Disastrous For Climate Change?
Is Bitcoin contributing to Climate Change? Cryptocurrency mining is very resource-intensive and requires large amounts of energy in order to solve complicated math puzzles within the blockchain technology. Cryptocurrency miners typically use powerful computing capable hardware to increase the amount of coins in the market, but this can quickly skyrocket an electricity bill. This prompted […]
What’s in My Water? Why Your Water Quality Matters and How to Fix It
Ever wonder about the quality of your H2O? How do we know our water quality and if we’re settling for what we think is fresh filtered water? Water quality can be thought of as a measure of physical, chemical, and biological characteristics, all on a scale of “DO NOT DRINK THIS” all the way down to water […]
The World Has Just 10 Years to Get Climate Change Under Control
Global emissions have yet to reach a peaking point, and the top scientific body for climate change research says nations need to take “unprecedented” actions to cut carbon emissions over the next decade to avoid catastrophic climate change and to hold warming to moderate levels. Global emissions continue to rise and the United States — is […]
Robotic ‘Trees’ Can Be The Solution To Climate Change
A possible solution to climate change is robotic ‘trees’ Climate change requires innovative solutions, and one such solution utilizes (DAC) Direct Air Capture technology. This is one of many theoretical ideas considered to help curb the effects of climate change. It works by collecting and sequestering atmospheric carbon to minimize the amount of greenhouse gases […]
Hawaii Becomes The First to Ban Sunscreen: Here’s Why
Hawaii bans sunscreen in an effort to protect coral reefs and the environment. Hawaii has approved legislation that aims to ban certain types of Sunscreen and more than 3,500 skincare related products containing harmful chemicals. The two chemicals in questions are; Oxybenzone and Octinoxate. These chemicals are frequently added to sunscreen as an ultraviolet light […]
Antarctica Hits A Record High Temperature Of 63.5°F
An Argentine research base near the Northern tip of Antarctica has reported a record heat temperature of 63.5°F (17°C). The U.N weather agency set the record temperature back in March 24, 2015 and after the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reviewed the data around Antarctica; they set benchmarks to help track future global warming and natural variations. “Verification of […]
The Top Graphic Design Agency In Los Angeles
Good Graphic Design Matters Pearywinkle – is perhaps the most versatile and talented group for graphic design and web development that I’ve seen in a long time. They are a small team started by Mickey Dziwulski and Megan Bourgeois, and they will make your brand look great! (killer coffee designed by pearywinkle) Wether you are […]
The Horrible Truth About Our Plastic Usage
The truth about our plastic usage I love the ocean. This love is expressed through my underwater photography and amateur freediving (holding my breath while swimming underwater). Back on dry land I am also a busy mother and ‘everyday consumer’. Each time I filled my supermarket trolley with the weekly groceries for my family, a few questions haunted […]