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No fossil fuels? No problem. Clean energy and the fight for energy independence RENEW Wisconsin emphasizes the importance of clean energy for achieving both energy independence and energy security in the U.S.! They support policies, projects, and programs that expand renewable energy in multiple forms: solar, wind, hydropower, and more. Curious to learn more about the clean energy transition? Check out their library of resources here: renewwisconsin.org. VIDEO: UweJelting

A recent study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers shows the MAJOR advantages of replacing traditional, diesel buses with electric buses, including improved community and climate health totaling more than $200,000 in benefits. This study consider the health and environmental impacts of a single 2017 model diesel bus when compared to its electric counterpart, including fuel costs, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, mortality rates and childhood asthma, and more. The science is clear: the future is electric! #PublicHealth #ElectricVehicles #ElectricBus #Sustainability

Introducing Green Living Science (GLS) and their Bee Green Plastic STEAM Machine! GLS brings recycling and conservation education to students throughout the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The STEAM Machine is a traveling exhibit that teaches students about the lifecycle of plastic and how they can decrease their plastic consumption, contributing to a more sustainable society. Check them out 👉 greenlivingscience.org

What is the BIG recycling myth that's been doing far more harm than good for our planet? And what's the real history behind plastic and its prevalence in our lives today? It's time to get real about the influence of plastic manufacturers and Big Oil, and how manipulative marketing has led to one of the greatest environmental crises of all time. CLICK BIO FOR LINK >>> #TheTruthAboutPlastic #RecyclingMyths

We've all experienced it... that sweltering heat of a parking lot. This phenomenon, known as a "heat island" effect, is caused by human infrastructure like concrete and asphalt that retains the sun's heat. 🔥 Why "heat islands" matter: Increased Energy Consumption: Higher temperatures lead to more air conditioning use, spiking energy demand and costs. Health Risks: Heat islands can exacerbate heat-related illnesses, especially for vulnerable populations. Air Pollution: Higher temperatures can increase air pollutants and ground-level ozone, worsening air quality. Water Quality: Heated surfaces can raise the temperature of stormwater runoff, impacting aquatic life. 🌳 What we can do: Plant More Trees: Green spaces provide shade and cool the air through evapotranspiration. Green Roofs and Walls: Vegetation-covered surfaces can significantly reduce building temperatures. Cool Roofs: Reflective materials can help reduce heat absorption. Sustainable Urban Planning: Implementing eco-friendly designs and materials in city planning. Learn more from US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) >>> https://lnkd.in/gXu_v8R

SO... MUCH... PLASTIC... It's #PlasticFreeJuly — the global movement to reduce the obscene amount of plastic we humans use. The plastic shopping bag has become a symbol of single-use waste. But around the world, governments are taking action to eliminate these cheap, throw-away bags. See this infographic from Forbes and Statista >>> https://ow.ly/Lscf50SwbCG

HAPPY JULY FOURTH, EARTHLINGS! We're celebrating an underappreciated animal icon of this summertime holiday — the humble (and sometimes aggressive) seagull. While all have large white bodies, dark wings, and yellow beaks, several distinct kinds of gulls grace the U.S. from sea to shining sea (or shining lake... or parking lot). Which of these five main types are hanging at your favorite summer spot? #SeagullSpotting #BirdWatching #Birding #CitizenScience PHOTOS: Amer Herring/Ring-billed Gull/Rhododendrites; Calif Gull/King of Hearts; Laughing Gull/Cephas; Black-backed Gull/Andreas Trepte avi-fauna dot info

🌊 Happy Clean Beaches Week 2024! 🌊 More than just a summertime playground, our beaches are complex (and VITAL) ecosystems that need protection. Check out these quick tips! 𓅪 Do Not Disturb: Keep your distance from dunes and animal life. Leave no trace and don't feed the gulls, people. 🗑️ Throw It Away: Obviously, don't litter... and go a step further by grabbing three pieces of trash on your way out. It's a thing called #Take3ForTheSea. 🌱 Choose Reusables: Pick sustainable items over single-use. Bring a water bottle, reusable bags, and containers. >>> WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COASTAL HAUNT?! Add a comment below or, if you want to keep it a secret, post a picture and a cryptic clue. Photo by National Park Service #CleanBeachesWeek #OceanConservation #BeachCleanup #ProtectOurOceans

The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the knowledge and expertise of more than 500 former US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees to serve as a trusted resource and voice for the environmental needs of our country and planet. By changing national environmental policy, we can begin to make positive strides forward toward a healthier world for us all. See what the EPN has been up to lately >>> https://lnkd.in/etaM4-s9

How did our food systems become overrun by the modern monopolies we see today? FoodPrint interviewed @AustinFrerick author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry" to learn more. How did power enter the hands of those who wield it today, and what should be the future of U.S. food policy? Click to read the full article >>> https://lnkd.in/gd5-Zzg3