‘Greta Thunberg effect’ driving growth in carbon offsetting
NGOs report fourfold increases in investments in carbon-reducing projects in developing countries Growing concern about the climate crisis and the “Greta Thunberg effect” are driving...
Asthma Patients Can Minimize Carbon Footprint by Using ‘Greener’ Inhalers
For people suffering from asthma, an inhaler is an indispensable, life-saving accessory that always needs to be within reach. Now, a new study from the...
Food for thought on our carbon footprint | Letters
Artificially grown ‘meat’ has the potential to reduce carbon emissions, argues Patrick Cosgrove. As for Extinction Rebellion, its aims couldn’t be clearer, according to Mark...
You Asked: Should We All Go Vegetarian or Vegan to Reduce Our Carbon Footprint?
Short answer: Moderation is key. ...
Purchase College, 19 other institutes go green to reduce carbon footprint
A coalition of New York state's higher education institutions, including Westchester County's Purchase College, will buy renewable energy to reduce the carbon footprint on campuses.
Choosing chicken over beef cuts our carbon footprints a surprising amount
Replacing the carbon-heavy beef on your plate with carbon-light chicken will cut your dietary carbon footprint a shocking amount: in half. That’s according to a...
Plastic Has A Big Carbon Footprint — But That Isn’t The Whole Story
Plastic waste gets a lot of attention when photos of dead whales with stomachs full of plastic bags hit the news. Pieces of plastic also...
Tourism Responsible for 8% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
The study, which looks at the spending habits of travellers in 160 countries, shows that the impact of tourism on global emissions could be four...