"One startup in Maine has a vision that is drawing attention from scientists and venture capitalists alike: to bury massive amounts of seaweed at the bottom of the ocean, where it will lock away carbon for thousands of years."
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How the Great American Outdoors Act Will Help Tell Hopewell Furnace’s History
“The African American community and their stories [at Hopewell], stories of colliers and blacksmiths [are not being represented]. It's important to understand those stories and make those connections so there is pride in your heritage. It's critically important to the health of the community.”
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Carbon Capture And Brews: Rhode Island Brewery Puts Emissions Back Into Beers
"Grey Sail is the first craft brewery in Rhode Island, and the second in New England, to install carbon-capturing technology specially designed for microbreweries. Developed by Earthly Labs, based in Austin, Texas, the system captures the waste carbon dioxide produced during fermentation, enabling it to be used to carbonate and package the beer."
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Brewery’s Restoration Efforts a Win for Local Community and the Environment
SingleSpeed has made strides in reducing the building’s carbon footprint by offsetting brewery operations with rooftop solar panels and by installing electric vehicle charging stations in the restaurant's parking lot.
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Sustainable Fabrics Reducing The Impact Of Microplastics On The Planet
"Every type of material creates debris—from the start of its production until it reaches the consumer, and throughout its lifetime while in use.”
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From Trout To Polar Bears: How The Environmental Movement Lost America
"Rather than the salt-of-the-earth image of country folks as environmentalists, the modern movement came to be dominated by mostly metropolitan voices that valued idealistic notions of 'natural' preservation over pragmatic conservation."
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5 Environmental Benefits of Vegetarianism
“If the environmental benefits of vegetarianism have convinced you to try a meat-free diet, start small. Begin by eating meat, fish, and poultry less frequently.”
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How to Talk to Your Relatives About Nuclear Energy During the Holidays
“When your great-aunt talks about how dangerous nuclear energy is, you can allay her fears. Nuclear energy is actually one of the safest industrial professions, for workers and the larger local communities.”
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The Energy To Light Christmas
“Using Arcadia’s proprietary nationwide energy bill data, they estimated that running those lights in December costs Americans a total of $645 million. For each household that has Christmas lights, that’s an average of an extra $12 on their December power bill (up to $20 in California).”
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KeepCup Reinvents Your Morning Coffee Routine
KeepCup’s success shows that private-sector innovators, not government, continues to lead the way on environmental stewardship.
