According to scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July was the hottest month on Earth ever recorded, with an average temperature of 61.9° F. Records of global temperature began in the 1880s. 9 of the 10 hottest months recorded since have occurred after 2005. The NOAA stated in a report that they […]
Indonesia’s Mount Raung has been spewing ash for several weeks, creating forecasted dangerous ash clouds over Denpasar Airpot. On Friday, Australian airlines Virgin Australia and Jetstar grounded Bali-bound flights. The airlines advised passengers to monitor the situation online. In a statement by Virgin Australia, the airline explained that “conditions remain unsuitable for operations into and […]
United Parcel Service (UPS) has committed to buying 46 million gallons of renewable diesel made from waste oils and animal fats, delivering on its promise to cut petroleum-based fuel use by 12% in the next two years. Renewable diesel produces up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel. That means the deal could […]
Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks at the ball game. A handful of Major League Baseball teams across America have started ‘farming the back 40’ – and, in some cases, their sun-drenched stadium rooftops – to add healthier food choices to their concession menus while improving their operations’ sustainability. In the process, these high-profile urban farms […]
On August 1st, the Discovery Channel teamed up with the Empire State Building to promote their upcoming documentary “Racing Extinction” (coming this December) with a 40-projector-strong visual spectacle.The 3-hour-long display “Projecting Change” was a larger-than-life light show that covered the exterior of the Empire State and displayed clips of 160 endangered species, including the late and […]