Nurdles, Forever Chemicals Make Disturbing Dictionary Additions
Two of the latest additions to the dictionary — nurdles and forever chemicals — paint an unpleasant picture of our stewardship of the planet.
Two of the latest additions to the dictionary — nurdles and forever chemicals — paint an unpleasant picture of our stewardship of the planet.
Is your blog's web hosting company environmentally friendly? It wouldn't normally occur to me to determine whether I have a 'green website.'
When I first heard of 'cultivated meat,' I wasn't sure what we were talking about. But its proponents say it could help save planet Earth.
For people looking to protect the environment and save on gas, an electric vehicle may sound like a great option...until you look closer.
Sprite soda has dropped a familiar part of its identity in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, its parent, Coca-Cola says.
In a battle with utilities over power lines and tree trimming, some people would apparently rather have their trees than electricity.
I've been waiting for November to end so that I could mark the end of Hurricane Season 2020. But we can't assume there won't be more storms!
In his annual Earth Day message, Pope Francis told Catholics they need to work together for the environment just as with the pandemic.
I'm beginning to think that some businesses around me have completely missed the point of a plastics ban recently passed in my area.
A graphic making the rounds on social media this week suggested several thermostat settings, but its temperature for sleep raised eyebrows.
We've seen far too many stories lately about animals unintentionally eating plastic. But on social media, some are willingly doing so.
Someone I know posted a photo of a restaurant receipt and asked about takeout fees. In this day of plastic bans, we may all be paying them.
Why would a state known for its beautiful beaches try to implement a sunscreen ban for beachgoers? They say there's a valid reason.
Last week, I wrote about Kirk Cameron's view of hurricanes as examples of God's power being put on display. What if He has a better way?
The end-times are coming and apparently faster than we thought: numerologists say they've figured out the end of the world begins on Sept. 23.
"My very educated mother just showed us nine planets" was a way to help us remember Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto.
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