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10/21/2018 / By Ethan Huff

Electric cars, “sustainability,” and other city folk ideologies are a clean energy MYTH – watch at Brighteon.com

Big-government leftists, many of whom live in large cities, are known to tout their electric and hybrid vehicles, social activism, and other “sustainable” lifestyle habits as helping to “save the planet.” But much of what far-left liberals love to brag about concerning their alleged support of clean energy and environmental conservation are empty myths that […]

09/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Simple changes in conventional farming practices, particularly those that repair soil, could be the key to feeding the world

Not surprisingly, the promises that GMOs would save the world from hunger have failed to materialize. In addition to failing to make inroads in this serious issue, they’re also causing a slew of health and environmental problems. It’s clear that a different approach is needed, and it looks like one of the simplest solutions could […]

07/12/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Better for you AND the planet: Organic food found to improve human and environmental health

Organic food is not only better and healthier for human health, but for the environment as well, according to a French study. Reducing the consumption of animal products is important because these products are more harmful to the environment than plant-based ones. This is because livestock farming needs high energy and greatly contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. […]

05/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

3 Easy habits that you can pursue today to dramatically improve your “sustainability score”

Green living isn’t only beneficial for the environment. By practicing certain habits, you can also greatly improve your “sustainability score.” Improving your health via green habits While it’s true that practices such as not buying products in plastic packaging, recycling, and taking shorter showers are part of a sustainable lifestyle, there are other ways to live a […]

05/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Rebuilding the Amazon forest with chocolate: How cocoa could be the key to making South America green again

For decades, Brazilian ranchers have been part of the wide-scale destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Now, they – and chocolate – could be the keys to make South America green again. According to a Reuters report, many ranchers are planting cocoa trees with the support of environmentalists who believe cocoa plantations can serve as new forests. […]

04/19/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Future buildings could be constructed out of blocks made from olive waste

Different varieties of the versatile olive are used to create foods like olive tapenade crostini or olive focaccia. However, scientists have determined that olive waste can also be used to create building materials. In fact, waste from the olive oil industry, such as ground olive stones, olive stone ash, and sludge from pomace oil extraction […]

04/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Organic food choices and farm production systems provide significant benefits to the environment

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has found that plant-based diets and the environment benefit from organic food choices and farm production systems. The study authors looked at the environmental impacts of both dietary patterns and farm production systems. They also examined the environmental impact of organic food intake through an […]

04/16/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

When cows are raised naturally, cattle production becomes environmentally friendly and sustainable, producing a healthier product

Cattle farming has found itself on the receiving end of lots of criticism over the years, and much of it is justified. In many ways, cattle production is linked with problems like water pollution, overgrazing and general unsustainability. However, by raising cows naturally, cattle production can actually be not only environmentally friendly but also sustainable. […]

02/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Living beyond our means: We are burning through the planet’s resources, living an unsustainable way of life

“The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed,” warned Mahatma Gandhi. And yet nations are practicing an unsustainable way of life at the cost of burning up Earth’s resources, reported The Daily Mail. The study comes from Leeds University, where researchers boiled down the requirements for a “good life” into 11 items. Basic needs […]

02/06/2018 / By David Williams

Scientists find improved approach for creating fuel from biowaste, making it a good substitute for fossil fuels

It seems like every day, researchers find yet another fossil fuel alternative. Not that anyone should be complaining. This time, a team of researchers from the University of Calgary have developed a method to produce a much higher quality and more stable fuel from biowaste, such as raw sewage, which is simpler and a lot […]

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