by Ryan Hagen | Aug 1, 2018 | Exciting - What on EARTH?!, Sustainability: Reasons for optimism
Portugal’s Renewable Energy Feats An example of what’s possible for the world Portugal is proving that it is technically possible to safely and reliably run a power grid with high levels of renewable energy. In March they produced more electricity from...
by Ryan Hagen | Jul 25, 2018 | Exciting - What on EARTH?!, Sustainability: Reasons for optimism
Bans on plastic: Countries around the world are stepping up Plastic is a big problem. Only 9% of all plastic ever made has been recycled. The rest goes to landfills, the ocean, and in plain sight. But momentum against single-use plastics is building! Countries and...
by Ryan Hagen | Jul 25, 2018 | Exciting - What on EARTH?!, Sustainability: Reasons for optimism
Fossil fuel divestment is gaining momentum (Updated in November 2019) Institutional divestment from fossil fuel companies is gaining serious momentum. Today, over 1,100 institutions with over $11 trillion in investments are in various stages of divesting from fossil...