August 2, 2021
'Solutions' is a fun board game to play with your family and friends, but the game doesn't end once the dice stop rolling. Solutions creator Sam Levac-Levey joins us on the Update today to talk about how he hopes the game will help players discover and implement climate solutions in their own Read More...
August 2, 2021
'Solutions' is a fun board game to play with your family and friends, but the game doesn't end once the dice stop rolling. Solutions creator Sam Levac-Levey joins us on the Update today to talk about how he hopes the game will help players discover and implement climate solutions in their own Read More...
How to save your seeds for next year's garden
Did you know that the longer you hold on to seeds, the less viable they are? Don’t fret, though—the way you store your seeds can significantly extend the seed’s lifespan. If you find yourself with seeds from your garden that you’d like to save for the next season (or even beyond that), Read More...
Stay cool this summer with the “Airbnb of pools”
Swimming pools offer endless hours of entertainment for young kids, but once they grow up or get busy with after school activities, most private pools end up sitting unused for the majority of the year. To help keep those pools in use and generate some extra funds for those that maintain them, Read More...
Orkney islands’ tidal turbine officially connects to UK power grid
The Orkney islands are famous for the innovative use of green hydrogen, but green hydrogen can’t exist without partnering with renewable energy sources and when you’re a chain of small islands, most of that renewable energy comes from the sea. Now, the islands officially have another source of Read More...
Keep your produce as fresh as possible with these tips and tricks
We’ve all experienced that let down of looking in the fridge to find your strawberries have gone moldy or your lettuce has wilted. Fortunately, a few easy steps can help you salvage that produce and cut down on food waste! Here are some tips and tricks. Washing 101 Don’t wash your fruits and Read More...
This playwright rewrites Black voices and perspectives into popular culture
Marcia Johnson, a Jamaica-born actor, and playwright, was disappointed when she watched an episode of The Crown where not even one line of dialogue was given to a Black character—even though it was set in Kenya. As an outlet for her frustration about the erasure of African voices and Read More...
Wasara's compostable tableware set is so pretty you won't want to toss it
Replacing single-use plastic or styrofoam take-out containers with biodegradable, organic, and compostable alternatives isn’t a new solution, however, tableware design company Wasara has effectively elevated the concept. Normally, disposable tableware sticks to the basics: plates, bowls, and Read More...
Four science-backed solutions to address the opioid crisis
During the Covid-19 pandemic, another epidemic has been raging in the US, largely unnoticed: the opioid crisis. As the number of drug overdose deaths reaches a record high in the US, researchers have identified several science-backed actions that could be taken at a federal level, and are indeed Read More...
EU launches climate resiliency checklist for new infrastructure projects
In addition to reducing emissions in order to mitigate the effects of climate change, we must also ensure that we are protecting communities by building infrastructure that can withstand the results of climate change we are already experiencing. To address this issue, the EU has created guidelines Read More...