Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean is an unrecognized hero in the fight against climate change. It’s the world’s most powerful carbon sink, absorbing an astounding 90% of excess heat and storing four times more carbon than the Amazon rainforest. Even more remarkably, the ocean generates up to 85% of the oxygenContinue reading “Protecting Our Oceans: The Need for the High Seas Treaty”
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Deep sea mining: the unknown devil
You may have heard the story of a man who had a hen that laid golden eggs. Each time the hen laid a golden egg, the man sold the egg and became richer. Finally, the man decided not to wait until she laid the next egg. He killed her, expecting to get all the goldenContinue reading “Deep sea mining: the unknown devil”
How to destroy the ocean
There’s a simple way to destroy our oceans and we’ve already made great progress. Let me show you how you can also contribute to this incredible global phenomenon. Step 1: To make sustainable, long-lasting changes, we start by making gradual shifts in our lifestyle. Like if you wanted to get fitter, you’d start by settingContinue reading “How to destroy the ocean”
Incremental vegan: 5 ideas for the vegan-curious
3 years ago today, coincidentally on World Vegan Day, I decided to quit dairy and go vegan. I was a vegetarian my whole life and the decision to switch was not made without solid reasons and plenty of information. I just replaced milk with almond milk and gave up all other dairy products. But soon,Continue reading “Incremental vegan: 5 ideas for the vegan-curious”
What’s happening with people, power, and the planet?
On 06/29 at 2 pm, I was notified about potential power outages. I was sitting in in the sweltering heat of 39˚C (about 102˚F) in front of a plug-in fan that was working its hardest to cool 5 sq. ft. of area. Owing to mild summers, two thirds of apartments in Washington state, including mine,Continue reading “What’s happening with people, power, and the planet?”
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