Green Defenders

Degraded farmland is often abandoned, but need not be. Restoration can bring these lands back into productivity and sequester carbon in the process. Around the world, farmers are walking away from lands that were once cultivated or grazed because those lands have been “farmed out.” The causes range from damaging agricultural practices to...

Biomass provides a stepping stone in the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy, and according to Project Drawdown, biomass energy as a climate change solution must come from waste from mills and agriculture or sustainably grown perennial crops. Annual grain crops like corn and sorghum depletes groundwater and requires high...

An agroforestry practice, silvopasture integrates trees, pasture, and forage into a single system. Incorporating trees improves land health and significantly increases carbon sequestration. Silvopasture is an ancient practice that integrates trees and pasture into a single system for raising livestock. Research suggests silvopasture far...

Spending more time outdoors enhances our sense of deep knowledge & appreciation for surroundings. It enhances our skills and deeper understanding about the environment and society where we live.We meet different kind of people in our outdoor environment which belong from different culture tradition beliefs and are having different set of...

Community gardens can help reduce negative environmental impacts by promoting sustainable agriculture; reducing food transportation costs and reducing water runoff. Humans, plants and animals can all benefit from urban agriculture since it creates habitats and improves the ecology of the area. Community gardens Help improve air and soil...

Peatlands are a type of wetlands that occur in almost every country on Earth, currently covering 3% of the global land surface. The term ‘peatland’ refers to the peat soil and the wetland habitat growing on its surface. Peatlands are highly significant to global efforts to combat climate change, as well as wider sustainable development goals....

Conferencing solutions offer more benefits than meets the eye. Consider these examples of how the right video conferencing strategies can make your business stand out. Display clean, crisp video Video quality can make or break the professionalism of the presentation. Use a web conferencing solution that displays high-quality video. Superior...

Bicycles offer an alternative to cars and fossil-fuel transport, especially in cities. Infrastructure is essential for supporting safe and abundant bicycle use, thereby curbing emissions. Bicycles are on the rise as cities attempt to untangle traffic and unclog skies, urban dwellers seek affordable transportation, and diseases of inactivity and...

Transportation solutions address alternatives, fuel efficiency, and electrification. Shift to Alternatives Alternative modes of mobility reduce demand for fossil-fueled transportation or replace it altogether. With public and “pooled” transit, we can make the most of available seats. Compact cities, intentional infrastructure, and advanced...

There are many reasons to make your next vehicle purchase an electric car. Lower fuel costs, environmental stewardship, and energy independence are all compelling reasons to go electric with your next car. Here are the top three benefits of electric vehicles. Reduce or even eliminate your fuel costs. Weekly trips to the gas station to fuel up...