In 2023, U.S. households, retailers, and restaurants wasted approximately 73.9 million tons of food—about 31% of the food supply, valued at over $382 billion —according to the nonprofit ReFED. That wasted food accounts for 8-10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, nearly five times more than aviation. Now, a growing movement is transforming ingredients that would…
The last month of summer is a spectacle. From retrogrades to eclipses, we are leveling up our power and proving that mindfulness and pragmatism are the only useful ways in which to handle matters. We’ll be golden as long as we don’t second guess our initial responses and use our wits to get us through…
As climate change accelerates and traditional crops face mounting pressures from drought, extreme weather, and… The post Earth911 Podcast: Terviva’s Marc Diaz Introduces the Pongamia, a Tree for the Climate Crisis appeared first on Earth911.
The global energy system is changing in two big ways: it is moving from centralized fossil-fuel generation to distributed renewables, and it is becoming more digital in how energy is measured, traded, and optimized. Steve Wilhite, Executive Vice President of Advisory Services at Schneider Electric, works at the intersection of these complementary yet challenging transitions….
With the rise of modern technologies and growing carbon emissions, air quality has become a… The post Guest Idea: Air Pollution Impacts Conumers Need to Know About Companies appeared first on Earth911.
If you peeked inside my bathroom cabinet right now, you’d find a spring skincare routine that’s overwhelmingly Korean — and for good reason. After years of aggravating my skin barrier with high-strength acids and potent retinoids, I’ve learned it needs formulas that are effective without being punishing. K-beauty excels at exactly that. From Medicube to belif, I’ve tried dozens of Korean skincare brands over the years, but not all…
Cosmic beings, we’re in the final stretch of Mars’s six-week journey through Pisces, which had us feeling more emotional, nostalgic, or even a little delulu at times. Mars in Pisces doesn’t move in straight lines. It drifts, it dreams, it revisits old feelings and unfinished stories, and it reminds us that not all progress is…
The used electric vehicle market has reached a turning point. After years of high prices,… The post 6 Tips for Buying a Used Electric Vehicle (2025 Update) appeared first on Earth911.
Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to protect your skin to the best of your ability, because there’s no such thing as safe sun. Holly Beddingfield,…
Whether it’s baroque architecture or minimalist café interiors, Copenhagen has style in spades — especially when it comes to fashion. From Ganni to Rotate, the city has led the charge in Scandi cool, with brands championing chic silhouettes, clever layering, and intentional pops of color. But it’s the haircut trends we’ve got our eye on,…