Category: Issues In-Depth

Environmentalism: A Fading Concern

There is no mistaking it: we have entered a new age of environmentalism. Written from the view of an American conservationist, it’s clear to see the effects Trump and the political climate play on sustainability. In a world where conservation has been pushed out of the picture and replaced with other pressing issues, the question remains: is environmentalism biding its time, or is it a fading concern?

Another debate, another environmental overview

We preface any politic-ish post with a disclaimer: we aren’t focused on politics; we’re focused on environmentalism. It’s a shame that American politics mean the two are inseparable, but all we can do is untangle the mess as best as we can. And with the latest U.S. Presidential debate, there’s some untangling to do. We… Continue reading Another debate, another environmental overview

An Environmental Look at the First Presidential Debate

Our focus is environmentalism, not politics. But oftentimes (like last night’s first U.S. presidential debate), there is quite a bit of overlap. We highly encourage people to watch the debate for themselves and fact check both sides, but here are our biggest environmental takeaways: Time is of the essence. 🌎 Climate change is one of… Continue reading An Environmental Look at the First Presidential Debate

Hello Omaha: The Dirty ‘C’ Word (Climate)

Over the next couple of weeks, the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has several pitstops around the state scheduled to collect public input on a state-level Climate Action Plan. On January 31st, we made our way to North Platte for the first of these meetings and see just how things might play out.… Continue reading Hello Omaha: The Dirty ‘C’ Word (Climate)

My Plastic Free July (2023)

As someone who has a deep love for the environment and our wildlife, I always get excited to take on the Plastic Free July challenge. This year felt a little different thanks to our sticker collaboration with the wonderful people at the Plastic Free Foundation, but I felt as driven as ever. I’ve gotten back… Continue reading My Plastic Free July (2023)

Plastic Free July: What it is, what it isn’t

Plastic Free July starts tomorrow (yes, tomorrow)! As the eco-conscious summertime celebration rolls in, we thought we’d share what it means for us, as well as some do’s and don’ts to make it as successful as possible. It’s a great way to cut plastic out of your life, but there are some things to keep… Continue reading Plastic Free July: What it is, what it isn’t

The Loopholes of “Recyclable, Reusable, or Compostable” Packaging Promises

As a society, we have a huge responsibility for what happens to our planet. Carbon emissions, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss are big issues we’ve created, but so too is the plastic crisis. Recycling has been the default way to reduce the impacts of our packaging, but recently that message has changed to “recyclable, reusable,… Continue reading The Loopholes of “Recyclable, Reusable, or Compostable” Packaging Promises

Hello Omaha: The Benefits of a Streetcar

The United States is infamous for its lack of public transportation options, despite its ability to cut commute times, traffic congestion, and of course, carbon emissions. Americans love their cars, but in metropolitan areas, the growing calls for better public transportation are getting too big to ignore. In our home city of Omaha, a feeble… Continue reading Hello Omaha: The Benefits of a Streetcar

A Can of Soup

What does the climate crisis, a Van Gogh painting, and a can of tomato soup have in common? Except for being the opening to a funny joke we’ve never heard – not much. That is, until a couple of days ago, when the organization Just Stop Oil organized a protest unlike anything you’ve probably ever… Continue reading A Can of Soup