Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions make our planet warmer by trapping heat and causing climate change,...
How Can Voluntary Carbon Markets Help Lessen Global Warming?
A carbon market is — put simply — a marketplace where carbon credits or offsets are bought and sold to compensate for...
Carbon Emissions Issues and Climate Change in the UK
We are all aware of the gross effects of climate change, with recent years seeing the warmest global temperatures ever...
What Is Permafrost, and How Important Is It to Climate Change?
Permafrost is a solid layer of ground ice that doesn't melt for thousands of years in some instances. These regions...
What Caused the Massive Heat Waves of 2022, and Will There Be a Repeat?
In the summer of 2022, temperatures soared to new heights, leading to massive droughts and numerous wildfires. In some parts of California, temperatures rose to over 110 degrees Fahrenheit and hundreds of acres of forests burned out of control. As summertime subsi...
Best Hikes in the U.S. and the Impact of Climate Change
Hiking has been a part of Americans’ lives for generations. Whether discovering untouched land or simply for recreation, this outdoor sport is a part of our history. Today, hiking ranges from simple urban trails that meander throughout a city to backcountry trails t...
Not All Carbon Offsets Are The Same: How to Find High-Quality Offsets
As businesses of all sizes look to lower their carbon footprint, many turn to carbon offsets. These purchases can help organizations account for carbon emissions that are hard to eliminate in the near term, such as if you can’t completely cut down on airplane travel. ...
U.K. Environmental Issues: The Threats and How the U.K.’s Responding
Before we dive into examining the various environmental issues facing the U.K. and the world at large, a quick primer: In order to tell the truth about climate change, we have to be very clear on the grave risks facing humanity and other life. The challenges we face are...