How Bermuda’s iconic white roofs overcome island’s chronic freshwater shortage
Life in Bermuda may seem exotic and glamorous to outsiders, but the Caribbean Community member faces significant challenges – including a chronic lack of fresh water . To counteract the dearth of...
View ArticleNASA releases startling new images showing 30 years of change on Earth
We hear plenty of news about melting glaciers , droughts and massive industrial projects that are dramatically changing the face of the planet, but it’s still easy for those things to remain abstract...
View ArticleEarth’s population just hit 7.5 billion people
Over 7.5 billion people now reside on planet Earth , according to the World Population Clock . But with more people could comes less access to resources like food and energy . A global population of...
View ArticleCities and States Prepare for the Impacts of Climate Change
Photo credit: suburbanbloke / Creative Commons Congress, it’s clear, is in no rush to settle on a plan to confront climate change . For many cities and states, especially those facing increased...
View ArticleFamily Planning As Important For Fighting Climate Change As Clean Technology:...
photo: Paul Keller / Creative Commons Population growth is one of the touchiest issues out there. It’s really easy for people to leap to paranoia about government control of who can and cannot have...
View ArticleWrithing Tower Boasts a Garden and Trees for Each Condo in Peru
Read the rest of Writhing Tower Boasts a Garden and Trees for Each Condo in Peru Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design , garden , green design , lima , LYCS Architecture ,...
View ArticleHans Rosling Uses LEGO Bricks to Explain Climate Change and Population Growth
We’ve seen LEGO bricks used to build tons of unexpected creations – from wheelchairs to chandeliers . But everyone’s favorite toy brick can also be used to teach – Hans Rosling, a Swedish doctor and...
View ArticleWe’ve already used up a year’s worth of the Earth’s resources in just 8 months
We all know about Earth Day and Arbor Day, with their focus on renewable resources and an appreciation for our great planet, but have you heard of Overshoot Day? The Global Footprint Network tracks...
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