In the ashes of November 9, 2016, the United States – and the world – looked uneasily at the next four years, unsure of what the new commander-in-chief might do. Trump’s fiery rhetoric careened wildly from position to position, both…
What is sustainable living and 10 easy steps towards sustainability
Earlier last year it was made official that in the 136 years of record keeping, 2015 was the hottest recorded year, beating 2014 by the widest margin. Then, January 2016 broke the record by claiming the title of ‘the most…
Renewable energy systems are the future, despite Trump’s ideas on climate change
BY: DUSTIN BATTY Renewable energy systems and solar panel power will be the future of America. By now, most people have heard that American President Donald Trump has rejected the idea that human-induced climate change is a very real and…
Solar power and electric vehicles to overtake fossil fuels by 2050
BY: DUSTIN BATTY The future looks bleak for the fossil fuel industry, according to a report recently released by the Carbon Tracker Initiative, which was working with the Graham Institute at Imperial College London. Despite predictions by BP, ExxonMobil, and…
China scraps construction on more than 100 coal-fired power plants
BY: JESSICA BEUKER Recently China’s government urged 11 provinces to stop construction on more than 100 coal-fired power projects. The move comes as China is trying to curb the use of fossil fuels. Right now coal accounts for the majority…