In May 2017, President Trump made an announcement that he would be withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement, an agreement created by the United Nations that deals with climate change. The agreement aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions …
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From Guest Blogger Steven Clark: Green Accounting–What It Is and Its Importance
For centuries we have striven to reach prosperity by developing new solutions and ways of overcoming every obstacle. As a result, we live in a high-tech world where everything is possible and easily accessible. The bigger we get, the faster …
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From Guest Blogger Bobbi Peterson: How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
We usually think of air pollution as a problem that occurs outdoors where power plants, factories and vehicles spew contaminants into the atmosphere. While air pollution is certainly a huge issue outside in the natural environment, it can also be …
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From Guest Blogger Emily Folk: Metal Roofs Provide a More Sustainable Home Option
Consumers are quickly learning the benefits of environmentally conscious living extend beyond helping the environment. Investments in green technology and products often translate to cost-savings and improved health over time. Metal roofs are no exception. Here’s how investing in a …
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From Guest Blogger Emma Metson: How Can Upgrading your Windows and Doors Benefit the Environment and your Home?
Doors and windows are two essential parts of the house that often get very little attention. After all, why fix something when it’s not broken and is still working (to you, at least), right? The truth is, most people decide …
In Search of Sustainability: Technology Is the Easy Part
In the eight years since we kicked off 2GreenEnergy, many readers have noticed a shift in focus, namely, fewer posts of technology and more on the politics that surround global sustainability. There’s exactly one reason for this, and it’s summed up beautifully …
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The Fine Points of Human Civilization
Despite common wisdom, artfully pairing wine with food has been a big deal in Western Civilization for hundreds of years. There are those who say that French food, as wonderful as it may be on its own, or served, God …
From Guest Blogger Sonya Harris: How To Eat Around The World On A Vegan Diet
For many travelers, finding safe and familiar food to eat is often a challenge, especially in destinations where the food culture is different from home. If you’re a vegan, the challenge is even bigger, but it’s certainly possible to find …
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Sustainability and the Prognosis for Humankind
I’d like you to ask yourself this quick question, and answer it as honestly as you can: Do you think we’ll still have a civilization here on Earth, in any meaningful sense of the world, in 100 years?
Quick Note for Humanitarians Everywhere
I love this, as it expresses two very worthwhile thoughts simultaneously. One is the point of the meme, i.e., we actually did have presidents who were capable of incredibly profound levels of thinking, and that it’s at least possible that we’ll …
