by Expand Your Consciousness
Climate disruption is real. Whether you call it “climate change” or “global warming,” we share articles calling attention to the damage caused by factors like rising greenhouse gasses and also share articles highlighting creative solutions for a post-petroleum world.
Introducing WindWings: The Future of Sustainable Shipping In a historic move towards sustainable shipping, Cargill and BAR Technologies have initiated a pioneering project that could reshape the future of cargo vessels. The project involves retrofitting a cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, with innovative WindWings, and gigantic metal sails that harness the power of wind to create wind-powered … Read more
Do Dinosaurs Actually Exist? A video of a conspiracy theorist questioning the existence of dinosaurs has gone viral recently. The creator of the video challenges viewers to put their critical thinking skills to the test and asks, “If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn’t their bones be everywhere?” While it may seem like an odd approach to … Read more
On April 15, 1912, the world witnessed a devastating event that would go down in history: the sinking of the “unsinkable” ship, the Titanic. This tragic incident occurred just four days into its maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York, USA. The disaster claimed the lives of over 1,500 people, leaving the world in … Read more
Insects are often regarded as the unsung heroes of our planet’s ecosystems. These small, seemingly inconspicuous creatures play an outsized and indispensable role in maintaining the delicate balance of nature. From pollinating our crops to breaking down organic matter, insects are the unsung heroes of the natural world. Their significance extends beyond their sheer numbers … Read more
If worries over climate change have you staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, check out some of the organizations and articles shared here. You might be inspired to get involved in something that turns out to be the antidote to your own anxiety.
Realizing they were sitting on a mountain of data, NOAA Fisheries researchers sifted through location and dive records of satellite-tracked sea turtles, as well as weather buoy data along a stretch of the Mid-Atlantic that had been gathered as a hurricane tracked its way through the sea turtles’ seasonal territory. As Leah Crowe, a biologist … Read more
Conversations with friends and family about the best places to live to avoid the harsh impacts of climate change are becoming more regular and less abstract in my corner of the world. Even if I may not live to see the worst of what’s likely, it is hard to put aside worries about what kind … Read more
Amidst growing concerns about future global food security, many people are thinking about sustainable ways to provide adequate protein for the world’s growing population. In their book, Sustainable Protein Sources, a team from the U.S. and Canada warns that the world’s population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, bringing with it a … Read more
If you live near the sea, chances are your life, home, and/or way of life have already been saved at least once by salt marshes that protect against coastal erosion and mitigate the effects of extreme weather. The daily rhythm of these precious coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained with the tides usually … Read more
The community food cupboard in this image may seem small, but for one person or family, it could make a huge difference in getting through the day as they wrestle with the food insecurity ramping up quickly in the U.S. An independent research group at the University of Chicago (NORC) conducted an analysis … Read more
