Biodiversity and Building Better Cities
Biodiversity is like a symphony orchestra, where each species is an instrument playing a unique part, contributing to the balance…
Earth911 Inspiration: The Advertiser’s Business — Madeleine L’Engle
American author Madeleine L’Engle provides today’s Earth911 Inspiration. In her memoir, A Circle of Quiet,… The post Earth911 Inspiration: The…
Meet the Andean Condor, the King of the Andes
The Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is not your typical raptor. The Incas revered this massive bird of prey, believing it…
Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene
Is Styrofoam really recyclable? The post Recycling Mystery: Expanded Polystyrene appeared first on Earth911.
How To Prepare for Increasingly Common Blackouts
Power outages are becoming more frequent in the U.S. due to an aging power grid… The post How To Prepare…
Circadian Rhythms, Saving Hours and Time Travels
Sleeping under the stars comes with a dramatic decrease in artificial light. You might still have your phone or tablet,…
Reducing Your Refrigerator’s CO2 Emissions
Your refrigerator is one of the largest appliances in your house, and it runs 24… The post Reducing Your Refrigerator’s…
Can Solar Farms Promote Local Food Security, Wildlife Habitat?
A big concern with large-scale solar farms is the impact on land use. Solar developers… The post Can Solar Farms…
Wildlife of Patagonia: Pumas, Condors and More
Peerless Patagonia is striking in grandeur, yet humble in character. As Andean spires rise to the sky, glaciers wind their…
Going Beyond Beekeeping to Protect Pollinators
It’s not a stretch to say that civilization depends on pollinators. More than a third… The post Going Beyond Beekeeping…