How to calculate your carbon footprint -- and why you should care
Think about all the food you eat in a day. Some people track their calories, which measure the energy youโre getting from the things you consume. A lot of adults likely know a rough daily estimate of what they eat, in terms of calories. But what about your carbon footprint? Do you know what your number is?
This deadly disease thrives in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for marine life
A deadly disease is thriving in warmer waters, creating an uncertain future for the Florida coast. Now, the government is putting aside differences to effect change. Volunteers are making a huge impact, as well.
Want to be a โstreet scientist?โ Volunteering might be easier than you think
Environmental groups in cities are often looking for volunteers, which also can be known as โstreet scientists,โ to collect data that can help a city deal with urban heat islands, and such data is easier than you think to collect.
How environmentally friendly are you? Take these quick polls to help determine exactly that
When it comes to climate change and environmental issues, it might feel like a lot to wrap your head around: The problems are so widespread and complex -- so if youโve ever thought to yourself, โWhat can one person even DO?โ, youโre likely not alone.
Share: What changes are you making in your own life, related to climate change and the environment?
When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, thereโs so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.
The Great Lakes are warmer than theyโve ever been in early November: Why thatโs a problem in several ways
Some parts of the Northern Great Lakes region were greeted by their first significant snowfall of the season earlier this week, but not even the arrival of the fluffy white stuff could mask these historic times for the Great Lakes themselves.
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These photos tell you everything you need to know about Californiaโs drought
Just this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the stateโs counties are already under a state of drought emergency.
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Time to say goodbye to those sweatpants: If youโre going back to work IRL and not sure what to wear, start here
Maybe youโre preparing to return to in-person work. Perhaps you came back to the office months ago. Or maybe youโll be doing some combination of remote employment and in-office days, balancing Zoom calls from your living room with physical appearances.