Trees cool the air in 2 ways: 1) by intercepting sunlight (shading), they allow less heat to reach the ground; 2) by transpiration cooling, which is the cooling effect caused when water from stomata gets converted into water vapor and evaporates.
The 10 features of an effective sustainability standard help you identify the most reliable and impactful ecolabels in a crowded—and confusing—market.
Ecolabels signal environmental and social protection to consumers. Every successful ecolabel has three key ingredients: an effective sustainability standard, authentic communication strategies and skillful information design.
Pools (quantities and storage) and fluxes (movement) of energy and matter are important concepts in ecology and ecosystem studies. This post gives an introduction to these concepts.
Sustainability pundits are pushing for green recovery packages to stimulate growth as we try to recover from COVID-19. But the oil markets have crashed, giving us an abundance of crude oil to work with. What impact will this have on green recovery, and in particular, renewable energy?
Conserve water efficiently, cool your room smartly and enjoy seasonal fruits without any wastage with these 3 environment-friendly hacks!
Ecolabels are important drivers of sustainable production and consumption. How did ecolabels begin? Why are they seen as a key differentiator in today’s market?
