More than ever, consumers are excited about cars billed as “zero emission” or “hybrid.” Tesla’s newly released Model 3 is the subject of much recent industry hype; over 500,000 Model 3s have been ordered so far. Hybrids are also breaking into the mainstream; around 4...
True technological development seems to occur in random spurts of genius, yet somehow the rate at which we swap out obsolete gear never seems to slow. For smartphone (and other high tech) users, upgrades have become an unavoidable fact of life. And while some may...
Not long ago, efforts to install alternative energy sources were stifled by high costs and low returns. Today’s energy landscape tells a different story. Renewable technologies have improved markedly and are more affordable than ever before. Alternative energy sources...
The rate at which unsustainable practices are damaging our globe hasn’t slowed. Air pollution alone grew 8% from 2011-2016, while every year, some 14 billion pounds of trash makes its way into the seas. These rising waste levels don’t just threaten our...
The data doesn’t lie: average global temperatures have risen by about two degrees Fahrenheit in the past century, and even more in polar areas. In addition, of the 17 warmest years on record, 16 have taken place since 2001. Skeptics may attribute these trends to...
Many insects have a reputation as pests, but humanity has always lived in symbiosis with bees. Their honey is among nature’s sweetest treats; more than that, we rely on bees to pollinate many of our crops. Without bees, some 80% of the plants from which we derive...