Climate change is affecting all areas of life, including businesses. Natural disasters are becoming a common occurrence within the United States and are projected to rise. Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, mudslides – these can cause any business to suffer physically and economically. Here are a few
Responsive Drip Irrigation (RDI) has created a watering system that “talks” to plants. This communication between the system and the plants lets the system know when the plants need water, effectively cutting water usage by 30-50%. RDI is a watering system that, according to RDI,
According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the impact of climate change is intensifying. The rising of global temperatures are continuing at unprecedented rates. Since the 19th century, humans have heated the planet by roughly 1.1 degrees celsius. Not
The global price of carbon is at an all-time high. April 2020 marked the first moment in history that a metric ton of carbon was traded for over $50 in Europe. Since then, the global prices of carbon have continued to rise at a record-breaking
In today’s age, it is time to transform outdated, environmentally harmful businesses into green, eco-friendly businesses. It is also equally as important to start up a new business as green as possible. As environmental awareness grows, consumers are picking up the habit to shop for
As environmental concerns grow, so do eco-friendly, sustainable companies. A large percentage of the trash in the ocean comes from businesses and corporations. Additionally, only 20% of what we recycle actually ever does get recycled. We can make a positive impact on the environment by
Big things are coming in Los Angeles next month. After starting and testing their operation in the San Francisco Bay Area, startup Zero is gearing up to launch in L.A. in February. Zero is a plastic-free grocery delivery service that works directly with suppliers to sell
Oil companies have had a hard year, but it doesn’t look like the pandemic did much to its failure. Over the years, oil companies have had to worry about their impending future of going oil-free. Since even before the pandemic, oil companies were looking at
With Joe Biden on his way into the White House, both sides of climate change are cautiously optimistic. The oil industry is banking on Biden’s proposals being fairly moderate. Meanwhile, climate activists are hopeful that Biden comes through with more liberal regulations. From the oil
Ever wonder how long it takes to charge an electric car? It all depends on consumer habits. We can assume the average driver fills up their car with gas at least once a week. But what if you didn’t have to go to the gas
At Moon Magic, responsible entrepreneurism means more than simply supplying women with pretty shiny things. Moon Magic loves the joy and beauty that their jewelry brings to the lives of their customers, and they know that doing business today means keeping an eye on the
The beginning of 2020 was a wakeup call for our planet Earth as bushfires spread throughout the country of Australia. The fires have caused thousands of people and animals to flee as the sky burns with reflected redness of fire. However, this inferno has been
The world is full of fearless innovators. Meet the Rising Stars making a difference in their communities and industries. Who is Jared McKenzie? Jared McKenzie is the CEO and founder of Headline Solar. At only 24 years-old, he has been working in the solar industry
There has been a rise in veganism these past few years and it is steadily increasing. Nearly three million people are trying to go vegan in 2019 and the demand for vegan options has restaurants and well-known brands accommodating these requests. McDonald’s has released a
