BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO With much backlash, Trump announced that the US would be leaving the Paris Climate Agreement in June. But those in positions of power who disagreed with him didn’t let that stop them from being committed to their…
The zero-waste woman shows us how we can all lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle (video)
BY AILEEN ZANGOUEI Lauren singer dedicates her blog trashisfortossers.com and her YouTube channel to teaching people how to live a zero-waste lifestyle, therefore being eco-friendly. For five years, she saved her trash in a jar, and made a video exposing…
Targeted conservation could save the earth – if we can make the sacrifices
How much is five percent? It depends what you’re talking about, for one thing. Five percent more ice cream for dessert isn’t likely to add up to very much – but talk about a 5 percent increase on your income…
Caltech scientists working to rid fuel of sulfur compounds in gasoline
BY RHIANN MOORE If the world is continually unable to find a way to regulate the excessive use of gasoline and diesel at least scientists at Caltech have developed a method to remove (potentially all) sulfur compounds from the gas.…
Millions of images make up this epic map of the universe and it will blow your mind
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS In the words of the late author Douglas Adams, “Space is big. Really big. You just won’t believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the…
Really chill ways to do your part for the planet in 2017
BY RHIANN MOORE Although little gestures often seem futile when people in power can’t be bothered to do their part, they can actually make a huge difference in maintaining the environment and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Here are some basic…
Studies show that Earth will face mass extinction in the next 50 years
If you thought there was no way 2017 could be worse than 2016, unfortunately you are probably wrong. That is unless the new US government actually starts making strides to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While the recently signed Paris Agreement…
These stunning photos combine the beauty of nature and the female body to create a masterpiece
BY: KASSANDRA DZIKEWICZ Photographer John Poppleton constantly finds himself in awe of nature’s beauty, and has found a new way to portray the stunning landscapes the earth has to offer. It has always been his goal as a photographer to…
NASA just confirmed “Earth’s Twin” exists. This is what it means. (Video)
BY: THE PLAID ZEBRA NASA’s Keplar space telescope confirmed the existence of the 1030th known planet. Even more staggering, it’s the closest thing NASA has found to being Earth’s closest relative. Keplar-452b revolves in a “habitable zone” around a sun-like…
The budget for space exploration eclipses ocean exploration 150 To 1
BY: PILGRIM When it comes to the knowledge we have of our planet, we’ve barely even scratched the surface. The ocean makes up about 70% of the Earth’s surface and 99% of its living space. In fact, 94% of life…