Alcoholism can cause a person to lose friends, family, jobs and the respect of others. It can be a devastating disease for many, controlling every aspect of a person’s life. Some alcoholics endure the same struggle, but they’re able to keep their addiction somewhat hidden. They are able to keep a job, spend time with…
Carbon footprint is the measure of greenhouse gas emissions. It’s the amount of strain being placed on the environment by leading our daily lives. Climate change has been proven to be caused by the carbon dioxide released from burning gas, oil, fossil fuels, and coal. Businesses can put more strain on the environment than humans…
Laney Siegner Mar 31, 2021 A thought-provoking article by Dr. Laney Siegner, Course Director at Terra.do, voicing a collective perspective of Terra.do community members on the idea of climate jobs and navigating a new career. When we think “climate jobs,” many of us probably picture scientists crunching climate models on supercomputers, researchers drafting hundred-page IPCC…
As we make advancements in all walks of life, we must ensure that the advances we make in science and technology do not negatively impact or overwhelm our natural resources and environment. Instead, science and technology should be put to good use. Artificial Intelligence is one such development. It’s been around for quite some time,…
What if you could make positivity a habit – something you just naturally experience, regardless of your circumstances? Habit is a very powerful thing. And positive habits are even more so. You can probably name at least a few things you do that may have required some thought and effort at first but are now…
Climate change has a way of magnifying the already existing vulnerabilities and risks that are associated with disasters due to the changing patterns of some of the hazards such as droughts. This occurs as a result of increased population exposure and changes in land use. Natural and human systems are normally influenced by climatic variability…
The impact of climate change is being felt the world over with the global temperatures gradually increasing which is quite scary. The declining soil health is becoming a key issue leading to a reduced yield of crops and increased use of fertilizers and pesticides that only impact more negatively on the climate. Soil health and…
Ecology allows you to study nature or living organisms and how they function within their environment. It is also a career that provides many opportunities across a variety of fields. Learning about the environment has applications that can translate into numerous job roles. So, if you are embarking on a career in ecology, what are…
If you’re a newbie on the subject or if you’ve been eco-friendly since day one, it doesn’t really matter. All that actually matters is to take action right now. Don’t wait for it to feel right or to be more motivated. The planet won’t really wait for anybody and our time is already limited as…
Spicing up your workspace and introducing different changes from time to time is one of the best ways to make your office more effective and successful. This idea comes with a number of different benefits, from keeping your staff motivated and boosting everyone’s productivity to taking your entire business to the next level, slowly but…
Positive displacement blowers also called rotary engine blowers or PD blowers, are pieces of machinery utilized for moving fuel or air for various purposes. The PD blowers generally propel air from an exhaust tube going to a nozzle, directing the air to the desired location where it’s bound to carry the required weight to complete…
A lot has happened in 2020, and one of the consequences of these many happenings is that working from home has become the norm. Whether or not it will remain the norm remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – some of the energy costs that were placed on business owners are now…
Whether you have decided to farm fish, crops, or even marijuana, the hard work does not stop once you have set up your farming or agricultural business. In fact, there are many steps that you need to take to ensure that you can sustain the success of your company into the future, whatever happens. If…
Throughout history, ancient medicine practitioners have used fruits and vegetables for revitalizing and restoring the natural balance of body and mind. I believe that Mother Nature provides real gifts for us to restore our lost energy. When we are going through a challenging time, we can always find remedies from nature that are sure…
The marijuana edibles industry is relatively new among other products and may still be in the beginning phase. But this doesn’t mean that business won’t work, this can be good news as new business ideas get more attention and popularity than seasonal ones. The industry is growing and thriving consistently as more and more states…