Sustainable Guide – Page 65

Top 10 Countries Leading Renewable Energy [Interactive StoryMap]

February 7February 13Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, interactive, paris agreement, renewable energy, top 10, Top 10 Countries Leading Renewable Energy2 Comments

In December 2015, 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement, which marks a commitment to decrease the emissions from greenhouse gases. It is a legally binding agreement to tackle climate change on a global scale.

While it is hugely progressive, there are some countries who are already creating the blueprints for best practice when it comes to using renewable energy in a bid to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. Below, senatorwindows, share with us the top ten.

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Green Documentaries: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change

January 19January 19Posted in Man & Nature, MediaTagged arctic, climate change, documentary, environment, food contamination, glaciers, inuit community, Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change, inuit traditional knowledge, marine life, polar bears, pollution, wildlife2 Comments

Nunavut-based director Zacharias Kunuk and researcher and filmmaker Dr. Ian Mauro have teamed up with Inuit communities to document their knowledge and experience regarding climate change. This documentary, the world’s first Inuktitut language film on the topic, takes the viewer “on the land” with elders and hunters to explore the social and ecological impacts of a warming Arctic.

This unforgettable film helps us to appreciate Inuit culture and expertise regarding environmental change and indigenous ways of adapting to it. Exploring centuries of Inuit knowledge, allowing the viewer to learn about climate change first-hand from Arctic residents themselves, the film portrays Inuit as experts regarding their land and wildlife and makes it clear that climate change is a human rights issue affecting this ingenious Indigenous culture.

Hear stories about Arctic melting and how Inuit believe that human and animal intelligence are key to adaptability and survival in a warming world.

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Coral Bleaching explained [Video]

January 17January 17Posted in MediaTagged climate change, coral bleaching, ecosystem, global warming, greenhouse gases, overfishing, pollution, protect the coral reefs, save the oceans, sea lifeLeave a comment

“There are underwater cities filled with beautiful fish, lively vegetation and wondrous sea creatures! They’re called coral reefs and they are extremely important. Let’s explore these amazing ecosystems and learn why we need to protect them!”

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Ecological Basics [Infographic]

January 17January 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecology, ecosystem, endangered species, facts, global warming, infographic, marine species, plastic pollution, pollution, stats, water stressLeave a comment

Ecological Basis [Infographic] | ecogreenlove

This infographic presents some figures about how much pollution we are adding every day to our air, the impact of the global warming and plastic pollution in our waters affecting, not only the marine species, but our own population.

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Stay Warm for Less [Infographic]

January 16January 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged elderly, household, infographic, insulation, power attorney, save energy, save money, senior citizens, stay warm, uk, united kingdom, winterLeave a comment

There’s now a definite chill in the air and the time has come to put the heating back on! But for older people and those who may be incapacitated, the winter can mean rising bills and worry about the financial implications. If you’re looking after elderly or ill relatives or friends this winter, you might wonder how best to allay their fears and ensure they stay safe, warm and comfortable in a cost effective way.

Well, there are plenty of things you can do to help save money, save energy and store heat and in this infographic, RadiatorValves4u shows you some tips and advice on what to do in regards to Power of Attorney for someone who may need you to take over the running of their household and financial situation.

Winter can be an unsettling, anxious time of year for those who aren’t able to get out and about, but with this infographic, you’ll get a great start on how best to help and alleviate their worries.

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