In my life, I’ve had the pleasure of adopting five cats. Over the span of the 12 years since adopting my first cats, I have learned a lot about pet ownership through firsthand experience. This has allowed me to develop the way I care for my cats to become not only healthier for the cats, …
What Would it Be Like to Live in a Pollution Free World?
It is no secret that one of the largest wars we are fighting right now is the climate crisis. Cities are burning, species are dying, ice caps are melting away, and gas emissions are skyrocketing. The recent reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change makes it alarmingly clear that we are running out of …
Greener Gardens: Living Sustainably By Growing Your Own Produce
The fight against climate change is one of the most important issues the human race faces to date. The only way we can keep the planet healthy is if we make substantial changes to our lives, choosing to live more sustainably. But what does the term sustainable mean? According to the UCLA, sustainability is “the …
How Capitalism is Killing the Planet
For centuries, capitalism has flourished at the expense of nature. For the capitalistic system, nature is one of two things: an “inexhaustible” source of resources that can be used to produce just about anything or a waste dump. And looking at the current state of our planet, it is clear that Mother Nature has had …
Desalination: A Cure to the Water Crisis
Itis no secret that our world is suffering from many environmental issues that have been years in the making. From pollution to food insecurity to droughts and fires, there is no disaster our planet hasn’t faced. The trouble arises when we as a society start to feel the heat of the consequences. Water scarcity is …
The Impact of Ecological Light Pollution
Remember the times when we could just look up at the sky and count the stars? There were times when people could even see the Milky Way galaxy. These stars served as inspiration for so many great creators like Van Gogh or Holst and even Shakespeare. But you look up now and all you see …
Upcycling — A Second Chance
Glass bottles, plastic bags, straws, bottle caps, plastic bottles. This list of waste products is never-ending but the possibilities they lead to are surprisingly positive. Fed up with seeing such filth and waste on the streets or floating in the sea, some artists have started transforming garbage items into sustainable art pieces that draw attention …
Sustainable Traveling Tips
Traveling the world is one of the most common items on a person’s bucket list. Being able to experience different cultures, see exotic sights, and feel that sense of connection to a world so far from your own is a humbling and exhilarating experience. But with climate change ever on the horizon, many people feel …
Gardening — An Easy Way to Save the World
Imagine how much easier life would be if we had fresh fruits and vegetables growing in our home. Building your own vegetable garden has become quite the leisure activity for people these days. Whether they do it for fun, to make their backyard pretty, or use it as a tool to calm their mind, having your own …
Climate Anxiety: The Dangers of Despair
The human race is going to die. The earth as we know it has become so altered by our misuse of fossil fuels, natural resources, and our own waste that the likelihood of our survival on this planet is ever decreasing. Our lives, our livelihoods, and the lives of those around us are in danger …
How Can You Get a Basic Climate Change Education?
Climate change is large-scale shifts in weather patterns caused by global warming that are made worse by human-driven greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions mostly come from factories and other man-made sources. They cause acid rain, forest fires, the Earth to warm rapidly, inhospitable environments for growing food, and ice to melt. The Earth is gradually …
Community Gardens: Fostering a More Sustainable Neighborhood
The Climate Crisis has made it clear that things need to change if we want them to get better. All around us, we are seeing its effects. Wildfires, rising sea levels, animal extinction: all these things are but a taste of what is yet to come if we don’t make changes to our lifestyle. But …
Volunteering: Protecting the Earth and Keeping Hope Alive
The Climate Crisis is one of the biggest adversities the human race faces to date. Climate change—which was once a vague theory—has become a reality. However, while it’s important to recognize the danger of climate change, many people are left with the question of what can we do about it? If the biggest cause for …
Biofuels: Our Key to a Brighter Future
According to The Environmental Protection Agency, the use of vehicles makes up 75% of CO2 emissions in America. Unfortunately, the need to drive is a necessary evil for most people in the country. Our lives revolve around transportation; we need to get where we need to go in order to provide for ourselves and our …
Notorious RBG Trailblazing Women Empowerment
September 18th 2020, one of the most notable advocates for women’s rights and gender equality in the Supreme Court passed at age 87 from pancreatic cancer. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, after Sandra Day O’Conner, was the second woman with a presence on the U.S. Supreme Court. Notorious RBG trailblazing women empowerment in a continually sexist climate is …
3 Key Tax Tips for the Self-Employed
One of the worst failings in American public schools is the refusal to teach students how to grow up. Even though we teach kids useless junk like geometric proofs, they have no idea how to apply for a job or file their taxes. That’s a shame, and we’re here to help. Whether you’re a freelancer, …
5 Ways Virtual Reality Technology Applies to Tourism
Virtual reality technology is advancing every day. There is always something new and exciting to discover. By placing these futuristic goggles on your head, you can feel transported to countless different locations. And we’re here to offer a practical use to this pastime. Often it’s hard to decide where to go on your vacation. And …
How to Travel the World on a Budget
While most people fantasize about being able to travel the world, they often feel tied to their budgets and put it off. This should not be the case. People all over the world travel all the time, regardless of income. You don’t need to spend six figures on an absurd luxury resort. If you are …
How to Cool Down After an Intense Workout
After a heavy heart-shaking workout, all we want to do is run out the gym, drink lots of water, and hop into the shower. We worked our bodies, we sweat it out, and now we’re feeling good. But as tempting as this is, it wrongfully omits a very important practice. Before you leave the gym, …
Height Hypocrisy: What Is The Root Issue?
When it comes to dating, it is no secret that women are quick to say that they prefer tall men. A YouTube channel called Aba & Peach made a video on heightism. Basically, heightism is discrimination based on an individual’s height. In the video, women were questioned about whether or not it was okay to …