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Companies that make Material Science Interesting!
Material science has always been at the heart of human progress. From the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages, to the modern era...
Aug 238 min read


Cities as Catalysts: Why C40 and Global Sustainability Frameworks Offer the Way Forward—Despite Political Headwinds
C40 and others matter because they actualize evidence-backed emissions reductions while advancing social equity.
Aug 219 min read


The Tide is Turning: How Tidal Energy is Powering the Future
The goal of many renewable energies isn't to be a permanent solution, but a steppingstone on the way to a sustainable future that uses many sources of energy and does not consume unnecessary resources.
Aug 810 min read


What's the point of ESG Goals?
The visions I have integrate the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations - SDGs’ - focus on economic, social, and environmental sustainability with the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:18 as a moral framework. These foundational values include - Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control.
Aug 110 min read


Why Carbon Literacy Must Go Mainstream (and How)
Carbon literacy helps you understand your climate impact, and act on it. Learn why it must go mainstream and how you can start making a difference today.
Jul 294 min read


🌱 Biomass: A Cornerstone of the Circular, Bio‑Based Economy
What Is Biomass & Where It Comes From Biomass refers to organic matter—wood, crop residues, animal manure, organic municipal waste, and...
Jul 254 min read


Why Climate Change is a Significant Issue, and Why People Deny it
If you have not had personal experience with it, it becomes harder to resonate with the concept. As such, I encourage most people to seek out opportunities to see real environmental changes as they develop. Even if we can't particularly see or feel them exactly where we live, it is important to seek perspectives from others to develop a holistic view of the splendor and complexity of Earth.
Jul 184 min read


Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations - ISMNDs - Part 2
The exact wording of questions may be updated periodically in CEQA Guidelines; this table summarizes the core issues addressed for each topic as of the most recent guidelines and supported by the search results. Each IS/MND must answer these questions, providing evidence and analysis to determine if impacts are potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant
Jul 117 min read


Rotterdam, Netherlands: From Water Management to a Holistically Sustainable Supply Chain City
Rotterdam’s urban planning and regional development have been impacted by water, offering both problems and opportunities. Logistics is a key cog in the entire country’s economic future, so Rotterdam has established green supply chains as a core component of its public and private business strategy.
Jul 213 min read


Initial Studies and Mitigated Negative Declarations (ISMNDs) - Part 1 - What Are They?
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMNDs) is a comprehensive environmental document prepared under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential impacts of a proposed project and identify ways to mitigate any significant effects. While the structure can vary slightly depending on the agency and project, the main sections typically included in an IS/MND are as follows:
Jun 303 min read


How to Stage Your Home to Sell Quickly in a Competitive Market
Buyers are doing exactly what you just did. They’re looking for red flags and green lights. Your job is to remove the red flags and highlight the green.
Jun 306 min read


Real Estate SEO in 2025: AI Tools That Actually Work
There’s a growing buzz that Google’s going to start directly rewarding content that promotes sustainability and climate-friendly practices. They’ve already launched eco-friendly labels for flights and hotels real estate is likely next.
Jun 306 min read


The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Ranked by Difficulty to Accomplish
While all SDGs are ambitious, their difficulty varies due to differing technical, political, and economic barriers. Based on global progress and expert analysis, a general ranking (from relatively easier to most difficult) is as follows:
Jun 294 min read


Exploring Sustainability Commitments of the Top 5 Companies in the S&P 500
The S&P500 is a list of the top 500 largest companies that are traded on the stock market. The top ten of these companies represents...
Jun 2516 min read


Interdisciplinary Beach Erosion Control and Sustainability Methods for Renewable Energy, and Desalination in Southern California
The following conceptual and brief feasibility study includes 3 prompts and responses, and identifies concepts for reducing beach erosion...
Jun 1811 min read


7 Different Types of Waste Management
Ever looked around your home or neighborhood and thought, “Where does all this stuff go after we throw it out?” Yeah, me too. Waste is a...
Jun 126 min read


Top 8 Solutions to Plastic Pollution: What's the Latest Tech?
Hey! Let’s talk about something we all deal with every single day, plastic . It’s in our packaging, our clothes, our electronics, even...
Jun 125 min read


What is ESG Reporting, and How is it Accomplished?
Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting is a method of data collection based on benchmarking and improving a company or an...
Jun 127 min read


10 Ways AI Is Being Used to Help the Environment
10 ways AI has the power to help us make better decisions!
Jun 126 min read


What It Really Takes to Start an Earth-Conscious Pet Care Business
If you’re serious about opening a pet care business that puts the planet first, you’re going to need more than just biodegradable poop...
May 164 min read
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