Solar Ovens Serve Up Yummy Food Almost Anywhere
For an earth-friendly epicurean treat, switch off your stove and step outside. Permit the sun… The post Solar Ovens Serve…
Getting to Know the Polar Bear: 8 Surprising Facts About the King of the Arctic
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are often in the news as the “poster animals” of climate change, but outside of the…
16 Fun—and Fascinating—Facts about Botswana’s Wildlife & Wonders
Imagine watching a herd of elephants—all different ages and sizes—wade across the Chobe River at sunset. It’s one of the…
Is an Everyday Garden Trick a Key to Carbon Capture?
For decades, farmers and gardeners have supplemented their soil with lime, volcanic ash, and crushed… The post Is an Everyday…
Best of Earth911 Podcast: Simen Saetre on Making Salmon a New, Domesticated Fish
Farmed salmon has been touted as a solution to food scarcity as the world turns… The post Best of Earth911…
Whales Are Trying to Talk to Us
Humpback whales are showing signs that they want to talk to us. That, in turn, could help us communicate with…
How To Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect at Home
The urban heat island effect occurs in cities, where structures like buildings, roads, and parking… The post How To Combat…
Need Quick Meals? Recipes That Use Sustainable Ingredients
When you live a busy lifestyle, it’s understandable that you’d rely on the convenience of… The post Need Quick Meals?…
Good, Better, Best: Cutting Carbon From Your Diet
This is the final article in a five-part series that helps you find ways to… The post Good, Better, Best:…
Nanomaterials in Consumer Products: Miracle or Menace?
Nanomaterials sound like science fiction. These materials can make microchips 100 times smaller while running… The post Nanomaterials in Consumer…