How different States’ Commutes affect our Climate (USA) [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

With gas-powered cars and trucks accounting for one-fifth of America’s total carbon dioxide emissions, a small change, such as driving with a coworker, working remotely more often, or switching to a hybrid or electric vehicle, can contribute to a major change! Read on to see where each state stands and how you can reduce your … Continue reading How different States’ Commutes affect our Climate (USA) [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

World Ocean’s Day – Upcycling Ideas [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

The World Ocean’s Day Youth Advisory Council is extremely excited to present to you this Upcycling Guidebook for World Ocean’s Day. The term upcycling is also known as “creative reuse”. By reusing plastic, upcycling helps reduce the amount of plastic that can end up in the environment and may help us avoid purchasing new plastic … Continue reading World Ocean’s Day – Upcycling Ideas [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

Atmospheric CO2 Levels Top 415 Parts Per Million For The First Time In Human History — To the moon and back

In 2015, the world got together and signed the Paris Agreement, pledging to avoid the worst effects of human-caused climate change by limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Four years on and the UN Secretary-General has warned we are not on track to do so, while the carbon-tracking sensors reveal we broke yet another record… … Continue reading Atmospheric CO2 Levels Top 415 Parts Per Million For The First Time In Human History — To the moon and back

Level of carbon dioxide on Earth the highest it’s been since the dawn of mankind — National Post

There is more carbon dioxide on the planet than ever since the dawn of humanity, according to a Hawaii observatory. Data from the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii has recorded atmospheric carbon dioxide levels at 415.26 parts per million (ppm), marking a historic precedent in the last 800,000 years, since before the evolution of homo … Continue reading Level of carbon dioxide on Earth the highest it’s been since the dawn of mankind — National Post

Maine becomes 1st state to ban single-use foam containers — National Post

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine has become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene foam, commonly known as Styrofoam. Read More via Maine becomes 1st state to ban single-use foam containers — National Post