How Green Are Electric Vehicles? (Part 2)

How Green Are Electric Vehicles? (Part 2)

Even though most parts of electric vehicles can be reused or recycled, there’s one in particular that can be difficult to deal with: the battery.
October 03, 2023 — Debby McKnight
How Green Are Electric Vehicles? (Part 1)

How Green Are Electric Vehicles? (Part 1)

The process of making electric vehicles (especially the production of lithium-ion batteries) uses more energy than you would expect.
October 02, 2023 — Debby McKnight
A World Without Wetlands: Why are They Disappearing? (Part 2)

A World Without Wetlands: Why are They Disappearing? (Part 2)

Wetlands are some of the most productive habitats on the planet. Yet, they’re disappearing at an alarming rate!
October 01, 2023 — Debby McKnight
A World Without Wetlands: Why are They Important? (Part 1)

A World Without Wetlands: Why are They Important? (Part 1)

Did you know that wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests?
September 30, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Bee Aware!

Bee Aware!

Let’s find out why bees are dying at an alarming rate and why we should care!
September 29, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Microplastics 101: What Can You Do? (Part 2)

Microplastics 101: What Can You Do? (Part 2)

Here are some easy ways to avoid microplastics at home...
September 28, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Microplastics 101:  How Bad is The Problem (Part I)

Microplastics 101: How Bad is The Problem (Part I)

When we talk about plastic pollution, most people think of large plastics, but there's another issue that often goes unnoticed.
September 27, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Environmental and Livelihood Conflicts: California's Water Crisis

Environmental and Livelihood Conflicts: California's Water Crisis

Californians have a complicated relationship with water.  The state has had about a decade of drought.
September 27, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Environmentalism Part XI: Environmental Movements for Long-term Success

Environmentalism Part XI: Environmental Movements for Long-term Success

Environmental problems cannot be solved without environmental organizations that meet environmentalist goals as well as the needs of people living in those areas.
September 26, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Environmentalism Part X:  Conservation Groups

Environmentalism Part X: Conservation Groups

There are organizations all over the world that help to raise environmental awareness, alongside additional efforts in concrete terms to save wildlife, and create sustainable environments.
September 24, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Environmentalism Part IX:  Thirsty Earth

Environmentalism Part IX: Thirsty Earth

Many areas of the globe are experiencing water scarcity. Depletions of underground water sources known as aquifers, drought, and pollution of freshwater supplies are all responsible for these situations.
September 23, 2023 — Debby McKnight
Environmentalism Part VIII: How Can We Limit The Ill Effects Of Mining?

Environmentalism Part VIII: How Can We Limit The Ill Effects Of Mining?

Environmental damage caused by mining methods such as mountaintop removal (MTR), which destroys soil, vegetation, and animal habitats, is widespread.
September 22, 2023 — Debby McKnight