Prince *****Because I’ve been a huge Prince follower since I was 15yr. old! -M.Craig Prince, The Purple One was secretly Green. In an emotional interview on CNN, political commentator Van Jones revealed that his close friend Prince wasn’t just a musical icon but also a major philanthropist. One of his many initiatives included helping Oakland, California residents go solar. Sydney-based artist Hoete ... Read More »
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E-Waste Problem, and How to Help
Did you know that 50 million tons of e-waste is generated worldwide every year and only 12.5% of it is being recycled? I love my electronics but this a great environmental concern that everyone should be aware of. This infographic educates consumers on how they can help tackle this problem by taking small actions when it comes to their discarded electronics. You ... Read More »
Eco-Friendly Roofing, An Introduction
Eco-Friendly Roofing Being your home’s first line of defence against cold, heat, and various weather conditions, the roof is one of the most important parts of your household. It’s also one of the most expensive things to replace and that’s something that is inevitable considering the fact that traditional asphalt shingles last for 20 years, give or take. Switching to ... Read More »
Power of the Sun, 10 States Harnessing
Power of the Sun Talk about an energy revolution. In 2007, there were no utility-scale solar power plants in the U.S. Today, there are hundreds. It’s not just what this growth means for cutting carbon pollution and fighting climate change that’s so exciting—it’s also what it means for the economy. Solar power is creating jobs almost 12 times faster than ... Read More »
Climate Change, Scientists Say Humans Are Causing
Climate Change A new study confirms the expert consensus that humans are causing climate change, with a meta-analysis of research showing a convergence on the 97 percent agreement figure among climate scientists. We know how much deniers love questioning the scientific consensus, so we can only imagine how they will react to a consensus on the consensus.Expert consensus levels from ... Read More »
Clean Energy, America Has the Money to go 100%
Clean Energy IRS asked anyone who might be exposed in the Panama Papers to come forward before they get caught. And for good reason—America is a hotbed of tax evasion. There’s an old myth that we can’t have a comfortable lifestyle—cars, homes, creature comforts—without sacrificing clean water and clean air, because it requires lots of energy and we don’t have ... Read More »
Leonardo DiCaprio: The World Is Now Watching
Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio addresses the United Nations at the Paris climate agreement signing ceremony in New York City on April 22, 2016. Thank you, Mr. Secretary General, for the honor to address this body once more. And thanks to the distinguished climate leaders assembled here today who are ready to take action. President Abraham Lincoln was also thinking of ... Read More »
Fruits n Veggies You Should Always Buy Organic
Fruits n Veggies Conventional strawberries top the Dirty Dozen list of Environmental Working Groups’s (EWG) 2016 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, displacing apples, which headed the list the last five years running. Nearly all strawberry samples—98 percent—tested by federal officials had detectable pesticide residues. Forty percent had residues of 10 or more pesticides and some had residues of 17 different ... Read More »
Eco friendly, Green Fixes for Your Home
Eco Friendly Many people think that making home more green and eco-friendly is too complicated and expensive. In fact, there are numerous small and simple steps you can take in order to go green at home. So before immediately saying no to the green lifestyle, you may want to consider these tips and tricks for going green. Decrease phantom load ... Read More »