EcoSPEARS Technology and the Fight for Clean Water Clean water. In today’s world of climate damage, one of the most pressing issues we have to deal with is water pollution. Clean water and sanitation numbers sixth on the list of the United Nations’ 17 goals for sustainable development (1). One in three people worldwide are… Continue reading EcoSPEARS Technology and the Fight for Clean Water
In 2020, President Biden ran on a campaign to “build back better,” and through the combined effect of the infrastructure bill, CHIPS Act, and the newly-passed Inflation Reduction Act, he may be able to do just that. These pieces of legislation are not only Biden’s attempt to follow through on his campaign promise, but… Continue reading Climate Action: The Perfect Storm is Upon Us
Deep Sea Mining Deep sea mining. Is it an environmental resource or a disaster? The practice has become a controversial topic in recent years. Some believe it is a great alternative to terrestrial mining, which is now on the decline. Others say the damage could outweigh the good. Scouring the Deep: What is DSM and… Continue reading Deep Sea Mining
Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon… Continue reading Blog
IDEAS For Us – Branches Pakistan Branch About This Branch IDEAS For Us Pakistan was launched in 2022 with the goal of bringing environmental action to the region of Punjab. Our branch leader and founder, Muhammad Ajlal, is working to mobilize his community in eco action projects, with a focus on the needs of his… Continue reading Pakistan
Are you experiencing climate anxiety, too? I don’t know about everyone else, but climate anxiety and even climate grief have been hitting me hard recently. We’ve seen some intense natural disasters this year, like monumental flooding in Pakistan and the devastating Hurricane Ian. In 2021, we saw disasters like the Colorado Marshall Fire, during… Continue reading Orange County Transportation Tax
What is desalination? Desalination is the process of how the dissolved mineral salts in water are removed to create clean, drinkable water. Desalination works by imitating the water cycle. It evaporates sea water “in large facilities with roofs where it is condensed and collected as fresh water.”2 Desalination can also be used on surface water sources,… Continue reading Desalination to Reduce The Water Crisis
Duckweed is the focus of this Florida Native Plant Spotlight. When we think of ways in which we can help the environment we often overlook some of the smallest plant tools to make an environmental change. Common amongst most bodies of freshwater around the world it is becoming increasingly popular when it comes to the… Continue reading Florida Native Plant Spotlight: Duckweed
Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills. Image source: Oil is seen leaking from the Japanese-owned bulk carrier, MV Wakashio 13. What is an oil spill? Oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the marine ecosystem due to human activity such as tankers, barges, pipelines,… Continue reading Bioremediation to Clean Up Oil Spills
Wind energy is on the rise. Between 2000 and 2020, the total electricity generated from wind in the US increased from 6 billion kWh to 338 billion kWh.1 Wind energy is predicted to save “consumers $280 billion by 2050”2 and it’s also affordable with wind generation agreements usually offering 20-year fixed pricing. Wind energy also reduces emissions. In 2013, 250,000 metric tons of air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter was avoided.2 In 2019, “Wind energy avoided 198 million metric tons of CO2”3 and by 2050, wind energy will avoid 2.3 gigatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.2
