I happen to have an eclectic taste in music. Besides classical, I’m very into the fun and poignant stuff performed at music festivals around the U.S. The only problem I have with it is that it’s hard to name; it’s …
I happen to have an eclectic taste in music. Besides classical, I’m very into the fun and poignant stuff performed at music festivals around the U.S. The only problem I have with it is that it’s hard to name; it’s …
Two locations in the Middle East topped 129 degrees F today, setting a record, and reminding us of what’s in store for us if we don’t aggressively take action to reduce the concentration of greenhouse gasses. My request: Look at …
Evidence of Climate Change Is Getting Quite Intense Read More »
Climate change feels so big, and it feels like nothing we can do will make a difference. All of our actions seem so small; you probably feel like your actions won’t matter. This is far from the truth. Every little …
From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Six Ways to Fight Climate Change Read More »
Here’s a video that’s doing very well on Facebook—and for a good reason: it’s a reminder of how selfless and generous people can be with perfect strangers in the time of a crisis (in this case, 9/11). I hope you’ll …
The Compassion We Have for Strangers and Its Relevance To Climate Change Mitigation Read More »
We hear a lot about global warming, human impact on the environment, and threats to the future of the planet. But making an environmental difference is up to government and big business alone. We as individual citizens can contribute to …
Question: It’s no secret that climate change is in the process of creating severe droughts in many places around the globe, and, by extension, generating a significant increase in the number and intensity of wildfires. Here’s an article that explores …
Take a Cool Guess—The Fun Quiz on Renewable Energy. Today’s Topic: California’s Drought Read More »
Civil engineering is a career that involves creating, improving and protecting the environment in which we live. Civil engineers are tasked with planning, designing and overseeing the maintenance and construction of building facilities and structures like roads, bridges, airports, railways, …
How many times have you wondered about the scientific evidence behind the many competing claims that are made concerning climate change and other environmental issues? Now there is a team of fact-checkers whose job is to debunk claims and present …
Here’s an article that will upset its reader: Humans Are Damaging the Environment Faster Than It Can Recover. The author takes into account a wide variety of human activities, e.g., increasing consumption, urbanization, and over-population, and then discusses the environmental …