The built environment, particularly office buildings other urban facilities, are responsible for 39% of the global energy-related emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. About a third of that impact comes from the initial construction of a building and the other two-thirds is produced over the lifetime of a building by heating, cooling, and…
Few beauty staples are as enduring as pink lipstick. Versatile, timeless, and perfect on every skin tone, it’s been a go-to for generations. Yet it feels especially fitting during the warmer months. One shade can capture the fresh, dewy feeling of spring and another the playfulness of summer. And right now, Latina-owned beauty brands are…
Nine million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. That is the projected climate cost of the 48-team, three-country, 16-city soccer tournament that kicks off June 11 in Mexico City — nearly double the average emissions of every World Cup held between 2010 and 2022. The figure comes from a peer-reviewed analysis published by Scientists for Global…
If you took one long-haul flight each year for the past decade, the world would eventually pay about $25,000 for it. You won’t see this charge on your credit card, but the cost shows up somewhere—maybe as a hotter field with less rice, a stronger hurricane, or a factory forced to close on days that…
Earth911 inspirations. Print them, post them, share your desire to help people think of the planet first, every day. Today’s quote is from primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall: “The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” This poster was originally published on May 17, 2019. The post Earth911 Inspiration: The Greatest Danger to Our Future…
This year, April 25th will bring the juiciest part of the season to us. Uranus is moving back into Gemini, which is going to be a fantastic moment in which we see paradigms shift. Mark your calendars because this spring is about to get lit — especially as responsible Saturn, idealistic Neptune, and transformational Pluto…
A new designer collaboration has entered the chat! Designer (and all-around icon) Victoria Beckham is teaming up with Gap on a spring collection to debut their new multi-season partnership. And we couldn’t think of a better retailer for the luxury brand to partner with — in the last six months alone, Gap has released viral…
Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week: A forest planner working for the U.S. government who makes $76,403 per year and spends some of it…
Venus at sunrise, illustration From April 24th to May 18th, the planet of social graces, romance, and relationships will be in the air sign Gemini. Venus in Gemini is a fun time, when we focus on intellectualism, communication, and the pure joy of life. The social astrological placement requires a playmate 24/7, since it is…
Among nail artists, the Russian manicure is a beauty trend that is often spoken about in hushed tones. But it has been steadily growing in popularity over the past few years, and has recently reached a point of near-viral status on social media. ‘Russian manicure near me’ is currently a top Googled nail search, and…