Our previous article entitled, “Ways to Be Sustainable in Everyday Life,” pointed out simple ways to help save our planet. Today, we’ll continue on the same idea with a parallel topic – veganism. Veganism has gone mainstream and it’s not just a movement anymore, it’s become a lifestyle that’s backed by millions of Americans. Vegan…
Human behaviour is having a dramatic and unprecedented impact on the health of our planet, and many worry that we have already passed the point of no return for climate change. Individuals and businesses alike have a responsibility to offset their impact on the planet and slash the emissions they’re responsible for. Many options require…
Biodiversity refers to variations that exist among the living organisms alongside the ecological complexities that they happen to be part of. Biodiversity is vital for maintaining ecosystem processes and services. When any loss occurs, the functionality of the ecosystem also gets reduced in the process. The loss of biodiversity that has been witnessed in the…
6 Proven Ways To Relieve Symptoms Of Depression One in three people will suffer from depression at least once in their life. Many people suffer from it permanently. Leaving depression untreated can lead to a range of other issues in your life – including an increased likelihood of developing insomnia, dependence on drugs or alcohol, putting on…
Dogs are magical creatures – but sometimes the magic can be a little wild and uncontrollable! One of the most important things about being a good dog owner is learning how to reduce unwanted behaviors that your dog might exhibit – for instance, with the advice in this guide https://petdt.com/dog-keeps-licking-lips-and-swallowing/! You’ll find our tips for…
Humanity has constantly been looking to mother earth for ways to better our existence and further our development in science, health, technology, and sustainability. We seek out aspects of mother nature’s make-up that may be able to cure cancer or help to make us live longer. We seek out ways that we can improve our…
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…
Did you know that the number of people who faced starvation rose from approximately 650 million to 810 million people in 2020? That’s a rise of 160 million souls suffering from starvation in just a year. And scientists forecast those numbers will continue to increase as global warming changes the face of our planet. To combat these…
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…
While the research on cancer is still ongoing and there is much left to learn about the disease, science has made strides in ascertaining some of the causes of cancer. Cancer can be unpredictable, but there are ways you can reduce your chances of contracting a severe illness, as well as steps you can take…
The concept of ecolonomics is a combination of ecology and economics and it encompasses the belief that the environment and businesses should effectively work together towards sustainability. Ecolonomics concept recognizes the fact that no one can effectively thrive without the other. The reason for combining ecology and economics is due to the fact that as…
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…
If you’re planning a construction or demolition project, you may be looking for ways to minimize your impact on the environment. By implementing sustainable building practices, you can build your dream skyscraper or tear down an unstable building without damaging the land nearby. A few impacts of these activities include: If you’re planning a construction…
While all businesses should strive to be more environmentally conscious and responsible, there are significant financial incentives to be sustainable. And this is one of the reasons why it’s such a buzzword today. Whether it’s done purely for profit or with a true sense of responsibility, the results are the same. If you were trying…