The advertising industry’s production and post-production processes generate enormous waste and carbon emissions, with cross-country flights producing up to 4 tons of carbon per passenger and average shoot days emitting 2 tons of carbon. Additionally, advertising productions send thousands of tons of waste to landfills every year, exacerbating the global climate crisis. Answering the call […] The post Ecofixr.Earth: Driving Sustainability in Media Production appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, destroying homes, choking the air with smoke, and forcing thousands to evacuate, the devastating effects of a warming planet are once again in the global spotlight. These fires are fueled by prolonged drought and rising temperatures, just one example of how climate change is driving extreme weather events around […] The post Global Warming Pushes Water Cycle to Dangerous Extremes, Says 2024 Global Water Monitor Report appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

In December, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at 100, leaving behind a profound environmental legacy that continues to influence today’s climate action efforts. Carter’s presidency marked a pivotal shift toward renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation, laying the groundwork for the policies shaping the modern fight against climate change. […] The post Jimmy Carter’s Green Legacy: Leading the Climate Charge Ahead of His Time appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge recently announced the finalist of its annual global hackathon event. Each October, over the course of two days, coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists from around the world come together and create in-person and virtual teams to solve challenges using open-source data from NASA and […] The post .earth Web Domain Users Participate in the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

As 2024 ends, we’re taking a moment to look back at the stories that resonated most with our readers on Voices.Earth. From groundbreaking businesses driving sustainability to futuristic visions of our planet to the Paris Olympics, these are the most-read Voices.Earth blog posts that inspired and informed our readers this year. Dive into the top […] The post Top 10 Voices.Earth Blog Posts for 2024: Remembering the Big Blue Marble, Earth Day, Future Predictions, and More appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

Your morning coffee may be in jeopardy as climate change poses a growing threat to coffee cultivation. While coffee prices have surged over the past decade, the bigger concern lies in the fragility of the two commercially grown coffee species, arabica and robusta. Both are struggling to adapt to changing climates, with half of the […] The post Saving Coffee: The Fight Against Climate Change in Every Cup appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

Donald Trump’s potential second term has stirred debates over its impact on climate tech. While his stance on renewable energy has often been critical, and for good reason, some investors in the sector remain cautiously optimistic. And here’s why. Historically, some climate tech advancements flourished even during Trump’s previous administration. Experts point to sectors like […] The post Climate VCs in the Trump Era: Navigating Uncertainty and Opportunity appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

Green bonds, financial tools designed to fund sustainable projects, are experiencing rapid growth. In 2020, $270 billion was allocated to green bond issuances, driven by the urgent need to transition to a sustainable future. Unlike traditional bonds, green bonds are exclusively used to finance environmentally beneficial projects, such as renewable energy initiatives and green infrastructure […] The post The Growing Green Bond Market: Financing Sustainability appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

The recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has raised serious concerns about the future of climate action. After four years of progress under President Joe Biden’s administration, which prioritized clean energy manufacturing and strengthened international climate commitments, Trump’s promised reversals threaten to derail momentum and shift the U.S. […] The post Trump 2.0: A Catastrophic Setback for Climate Change appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more

In the Thermaic Gulf of Greece, mussel farmers are grappling with devastating losses as record sea temperatures linked to climate change ravage their harvests. This fall is the second major die-off of mussels in three years, with farmers reporting a dramatic 90 percent decrease in this year’s yield. All young mussels intended for next season’s […] The post Warming Seas Severely Impact Mussel Harvest appeared first on Voices.earth ..read more