A lot of Americans believe climate change is a real problem but feel powerless to do anything about it. This is according to a Cone/Porter Novelli Climate Change report. The report indicates that US citizens see companies as important in improving ou.
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In an earlier blog, I discussed National Geographic’s new GeoChallenge program, which is designed to make kids and families more aware of the pollution abuses single-use plastics have on our oceans and their aquatic inhabitants. Another step toward.
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Climate change information is abundant and can be seen everywhere we turn, exposing people of all ages to it and increasing environmental awareness. As more children hear about climate change, it is important for them to understand not only how it im.
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Black widow spiders usually arrive in Canada on fruit shipments while some varieties are native to southern parts of the country. Now there seems to be some suggestion by scientists that Canada will soon see an influx of the much-hated insect. Why? W.
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Experts at St. John’s College in the U.K. have successfully used semi-artificial photosynthesis to create a new way to produce and store solar energy. In a news release the college announced that a team of academics used natural sunlight to covert .
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Summer has always been a time marked by outdoor activities, including fairs. Americans have enjoyed state fairs since the mid 1800’s. One of the first state fairs was in Syracuse New York where this year, annual festivities have made headlines for .
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Sparta Capital values its human capital. Having the right people in place, with the best set of skills and knowledge to carry us through to our ultimate goal of a more sustainable world is vital. From time-to-time we will be introducing you to some o.
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A recent report in Biofuels News is drawing attention from environmentalists around the world. The report indicates that the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will help fund a study into the feasibility of building a biorefinery capable of t.
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In response to the more than 8 million tons of plastic that ends up in our oceans every year, National Geographic has instituted a new GeoChallenge called ‘Planet or Plastic?’ Coinciding with September’s annual return to school, ‘Kids vs Plas.
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The next time you are driving, imagine never again having to worry about buying gasoline or stopping to charge your electric vehicle. German car manufacturer Sono Motors believes it has solved these problems with their Sion solar-powered car, soon to.
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News reports indicate that scientists may have discovered a way to produce a mineral in a lab that can absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As the race to find solutions to fight climate change intensifies, researchers at Trent University in On.
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The halogen light bulb has been used in Europe for close to 60 years but that long standing reign of brightening up homes, businesses and streets in this area of the world is coming to an end. Sparta has learned that the halogen light bulb is being b.
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When passion and purpose collide new ideas emerge that can transform the world. A woman in Halifax is hoping her passion and purpose will inspire us all to live a more waste free lifestyle. Sometime in the fall of 2018, The Tare Shop is expected to o.
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In a previous blog, I introduced you to ReGen Villages, a sustainable development in Almere, Netherlands, that is focused on preserving natural resources and processing waste through anaerobic digestion. Now, I have a more rustic housing concept to s.
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The Inuit people of Labrador Canada are not only experiencing environmental impacts as a result of global warming, but they are also seeing a correlation between the climate and suicide. The indigenous people have an extremely strong bond with their .
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