The Urgency of Addressing the Consequences of Near-Record Carbon Dioxide Levels

In California, we experienced significant winter storms this year. While you might assume that these storms replenished groundwater aquifers entirely, the reality is more complex. Many regions across the world, particularly the Central Valley and Central Coast of California, face considerable challenges in replenishing their water sources. Fortunately, Dr. Rosemary Knight from Stanford University has made a breakthrough in addressing this issue. I had the privilege of intervi

Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, has played a significant role in the climate movement since its inception in 1970. This day...

By Navika Dasani A historically dry state, California receives about 4 inches of rainfall in January. In the first month of 2023,...

Water is one of our planet's most precious resources, and conserving it has become a pressing issue in the face of climate change and growing water scarcity. Fortunately, advancements in technology are making it easier than ever to conserve water in different sectors. In this blog post, we will explore five sustainable water solutions that are helping to protect our water resources and promote sustainable development. Rainwater Harvesting Rainwater harvesting involves the use

You all know and must be following ways to be sustainable: Eat less meat, bring reusable bags, bring your own reusable bottle, and use public transportation, etc., I would like to present five eco-friendly resolutions that will also save your wallet and reduce your stress. 1. Eliminate Vampire Energy Vampire Energy is also known as Phantom Energy is the energy drawn by our electronic devices even when they are switched off. If you think you are saving energy when your devic

People waste resources and money without knowing it on occasion. One of those times is when vegetable crowns or bottoms are discarded instead of re-growing them. Replanting the crown and growing more lettuce leaves from what would have been discarded will save water. It takes three gallons of water to produce one cup of iceberg lettuce. A single medium head of iceberg lettuce can yield up to eight cups and takes 24 gallons of water to produce it. Re-sprouting the crown can p

Going into the holidays , let us step back and make a conscious decision to protect the world we live in. This is the time of year when most of us are welcoming friends and family into our homes and planning parties big and small. We spend a lot of time preparing meals, and baking leading to more use of water, energy, and other resources resulting in polluting our air, earth, and oceans. Making small steps in the right direction during the holidays will make a big difference

COP 27, the largest annual gathering on climate action is underway at the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh where Heads of State, ministers, and negotiators, along with climate activists, mayors, civil society representatives, and CEOs come together. The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – COP27 – builds on the outcomes of COP26 to take action on an array of issues critical to tackling the climate emergency seek

Watch my interview with Dr. Godfrey on his recent trip to Ukraine to deliver medical supplies that would've ended up in the landfill

The principle of Occam's Razor states: “the simplest solution is almost always the best.” Sheet mulching proves this to be true when it comes to removing a lawn or weedy area in the garden while at the same time aiding in conserving water. Sheet Mulching is the name given to the process of using cardboard as a temporary barrier to kill lawns or existing weeds and prevent the next generation from sprouting. Two or three layers of cardboard covered by three inches of compost an

What are Stepwells? Step wells as the name suggests are wells with underground flights of stairs leading down to the water table . A stepwell consists of an elaborate and ornate entrance at the ground level. The lower levels are decorated with pillars and the wells are either at the center or at the far end. Stepwells are commonly found in the western states of India. What is a temple tank? An equivalent to a step well in south India is the temple tank. Compared to the step

For many, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is a way to align their investments with their personal values and beliefs. What are SRIs? Socially responsible investing (SRI) allows investors to curate their portfolio by investing in companies that do good for the environment. Socially Responsible Investments, according to Morningstar ”The general premise is to give investors peace of mind by using screens based on moral criteria that create an acceptable universe of invest

Here are some tips to prep your garden for the birds this winter from Daniel O’Donnell, CEO, Chrysallis Gardens

Watch my interview with Joshua Newton, CEO of Josh's Water Jobs to get started in your career in water.

In August, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest climate bill in U.S. history. The IRA allocates around $370 billion over ten years to invest in renewable energy, make EVs more affordable, address climate inequities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate the climate crisis. There is more in the bill in the form of new credits to help households be more efficient or switch to clean energy. These wil

Dr. John Cherry is the creator of the academic field ' Contaminant hydrogeology', founder of 'The Ground Water Project' and Recipient of the 2020 Stockholm Water Prize, fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and The Geological Society of America. Shreya: You are a respected groundwater expert, but did you always know that this was going to be what you wanted to focus on or, how did you get interested in this topic area? John: Well, when I was 18, I took, an introductory g

California is in yet another drought. with climate change, this has become a recurring feature in the western United States. The most...

One way to create a habitat garden is to look at the National Wildlife Federation’s web page for creating and certifying a residential habitat garden ( www.nwf.org/certify ). The NWF has created 5 actions that need to be implemented that will not only attract wildlife to an urban garden but greatly increase their survival rate. The California Native Plant Society (www.cnps.org/gardening/native-design-basics/habitat-gardening) and Bay Nature (baynature.org/article/starting-a-w

Northern Italy, which makes up 40% of Italy's agriculture, is in a drought for the first time in 70 years. The Italian government...