TikTok is often thought of as a social media app used by kids to share silly videos. But the reality is that TikTok is quickly becoming a major platform for people to educate others about protecting the environment. For instance, Philip Aiken has received more than 1.4m likes … [Read more...] about How TikTok became a powerful vehicle for climate action
Archives for August 2020
This solar-panel bed cover gives pick-up trucks a green boost
With a flood of electric pickup trucks poised to hit the market in the near future, aftermarket accessory companies are starting to go green, too. Toronto-based manufacturer Worksport has decided to make the flat surface on the back of a pickup truck a bit more practical by … [Read more...] about This solar-panel bed cover gives pick-up trucks a green boost
“Caff-naps” could be the key to conquering your long work day
Whether you were studying for a big test, working a long shift, or just binging your way through a movie marathon, we’ve all had to force ourselves to stay awake at one time or another. Go-to strategies might be downing cups of coffee or taking power naps, but research indicates … [Read more...] about “Caff-naps” could be the key to conquering your long work day
Google is offering affordable alternatives to college degrees
In 2019, the median annual salary for a full-time worker over the age of 25 was about $66,000, if they had a bachelor's degree. With only a high school diploma, it dropped to about $39,000. But that increase in earnings doesn't come cheap. Since 1985, the price tag on a … [Read more...] about Google is offering affordable alternatives to college degrees
Working from home has challenges. We have solutions.
Working from home comes with unique challenges for all of us. While the lack of commute and flexible hours are an added bonus, frequent distractions and less interaction with coworkers are not ideal. Today we share solutions to some of the most common work from home challenges … [Read more...] about Working from home has challenges. We have solutions.