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In Part V, the final part of this blog series, we discuss Sam’s future aspirations, along with how individuals can help support tree planting initiatives. morein Students on 02/22/2021 09:30 AM
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Don’t let the seemingly long and fancy word “photoperiodism” throw you off from reading this blog! Though it may sound complex and full of syllables, the definition is simple. ‘Photo’ means light and ‘period’ means length, so together the word photoperiod just refers to how much sunlight plants get per day (how long the daylight is). ... morein Students on 02/17/2021 10:01 AM
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In Part IV of this blog series, we learn more about the #greenschoolsinitiative, and the challenges and successes of this enormous tree-planting project. morein Students on 02/15/2021 09:09 AM
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In Part III of this blog series, we learn about the 8 Billion Trees project, and the impact of Sam Mutua’s work with students in Kenya. morein Students on 02/08/2021 09:30 AM
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Stormwater runoff is a huge issue for water systems, people, plants, and animals. Usually, runoff is filtered by soil before spreading. However, many watersheds (water bodies that drain into several rivers and streams) have become urbanized, meaning these locations now contain concrete, which is an impervious surface. Thus, stormwater in these locations pick up pollutants such as fertilizers, bacteria, pesticides, and petroleum by-products from cars and spread these pollutants across land and into rivers, polluting these areas. Rain gardens are a great, cost-effective way to reduce runoff! Read on to learn how you can bring them to your community! morein Students on 02/05/2021 09:00 AM
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GSA Intern Ava interviews Sam Mutua, an everyday sustainability hero who runs the Konza Greens Nursery project in Kenya - a program that plants trees and educates youth in partnership with 8 Billion trees. In Part II of this blog series, Sam Mutua shares his thoughts on the challenges of climate change and environmental destruction, as well as some ways to address them. morein Students on 02/01/2021 09:30 AM
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GSA Intern Ava interviews Sam Mutua, an everyday sustainability hero who runs the Konza Greens Nursery project in Kenya - a program that plants trees and educates youth in partnership with 8 Billion trees. In Part I of this blog series, Sam shares the beginnings of his journey to becoming an everyday sustainability hero. morein Students on 01/29/2021 09:00 AM
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Calling all educators to join the Global School Advisory Committee: a diverse committee that will help guide the building of new FREE educational materials! morein News & Announcements on 01/28/2021 10:27 AM
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Let’s talk about some of the accomplishments of 2020 and how to move into the new year with sustainable goals and attitudes. morein Students on 01/21/2021 09:21 AM
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Most people regard clovers as weeds among grass lawns, but did you know that clover lawns are much better for the environment? Benefits of clover lawns include less fertilizer use, less mowing needed, and less watering. Read on to learn more about the consequences of grass lawns and the benefits of clover ones! morein Students on 01/07/2021 09:26 AM
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Flint, Michigan is notorious for the water crisis that started in 2014. The city changed its water source to the Flint River to save money, but they did not adequately test the water or add corrosion controls to ensure people’s safety. The health of Flint residents, including children, was put at high risk. What happened in the city of Flint is not a unique case or isolated issue. Clean drinking water should be a fundamental right for everyone, but globally, 1 in 3 people do not have access to safe drinking water. morein Students on 12/29/2020 08:21 AM
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The structures of our cities influence how their citizens make decisions. Let's build cities that incentivize sustainable behavior! morein Students on 12/11/2020 09:14 AM
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A down to earth group of students avid to promote sustainability. By putting our own eco spin on the word further, we strive to expand environmentalism to a wider audience, through our connections to several academic subjects. After all, becoming an environmental advocate is not a "one size fits all" approach. morein Students on 12/03/2020 06:15 PM
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Leading a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t necessarily have to involve buying a new bamboo toothbrush or installing solar panels. If you’re on a budget, there are still ways to be more sustainable! Here are some free and low-cost zero waste swaps you can make right now! morein Students on 11/29/2020 11:13 AM
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The climate crisis requires action from multiple sides if it’s going to be tackled, and art is a surprising way to push the movement forward. If insightful environmental art can bring to light the urgent need for climate action, then citizens will feel more inclined to push forward the climate agenda to politicians, causing politicians to feel ongoing pressure from citizens to act. And this is exactly what Danish artist Olafur Eliasson is doing. morein Students on 11/23/2020 10:19 AM
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Redesigning schools is expensive and during the age of COVID-19 more short term solutions are needed to the lack of nature in our lives. How can biophilic design themes help make student's experience more valuable, and how can we do this "on budget"? morein Students on 11/13/2020 10:26 AM
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Halloween this year will look a little bit different than we are used to, but Halloween and fall can still be both fun and memorable. Here are some ideas to make the most of your Halloween while being sustainable and Covid-precautious! morein Students on 10/28/2020 09:54 AM
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Green roofs are a great way for buildings to conveniently become more sustainable, as they absorb excess storm water and save energy. morein Students on 10/28/2020 08:10 AM
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School environmental groups empower students to create change in their community. When surrounded by a group of peers that are also passionate about sustainability, students can both learn from and teach each other, while making a greater impact. After leading an environmental group at our high school last year, here are our key takeaways and tips ... morein Students on 10/14/2020 09:24 AM
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Almost every global issue is in some way being exacerbated or directly caused by anthropogenic climate change. The many global supply-chains that we have relied upon for economic development, innovation, and the pursuit of a higher quality of life have failed us due to short term resource management . But, there’s a chance that the very economic ... morein Students on 09/28/2020 07:40 AM