How to Prepare for Off-Grid Living
Off-grid living is becoming increasingly popular among those seeking independence, self-sufficiency, and sustainability. It entails relying on personal resources and renewable energy sources to meet basic needs. While living off-grid may present challenges, it offers a unique opportunity to live sustainably and independently. It may be the perfect lifestyle choice for those seeking a more […]
The Biggest Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Transportation
We face some of our most significant challenges right now because of climate change and environmental issues. Envision a world in which every nation and its people are concerned about the impact of their actions and behaviors on the environment. That’s why they’re looking for ways to lessen their influence wherever possible. If we could […]
6 Ways to Make Your Commute More Eco-Friendly
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, it’s becoming increasingly important for individuals to take action to reduce their carbon footprint. Most people are unaware of the numerous advantages that eco-friendly living has for them. This way of living benefits the environment and significantly enhances our mental health, one area […]
Indoor Air Is Not As Clean As You Think
We all know how polluted the air outside is, especially if we live in big cities. But if you think that the air inside our homes, offices, schools, and any other building is any cleaner, you’re in for a big surprise. Research shows that indoor air can actually be more polluted than outside air. Then […]
Our Plans to Cut Greenhouse Gases
Greetings Blog Readers, I hope you are having a great week so far. We here at ecoShuttle are having a great week, and this is partly because we were quite pleased to hear President Obama outlining his plan to reduce carbon emissions.
The Post-Election Blog
Happy Friday Blog Readers, I’m sure everyone is happy to hear that the election is now over. I for one was happy to hear President Obama finally mention climate change while he was delivering his victory speech Tuesday evening. For some reason, climate change has become a partisan issue. This has not always been the […]
The Sandy Blog
Happy Friday Blog Readers, I hope all of you in the northeast or your family and friends in the northeast were spared the worst of Hurricane Sandy and her destructive wrath.
Back in the Blog Saddle
Hello Blog Readers, I’m happy to be back on the blog after being ousted by Fiona! But now I’m back, and first off, I would like to congratulate Jesse and Fiona Yun on the birth of their daughter, Avani, the newest Yun! I would also like to congratulate William Sampson and his wife Elizabeth on […]
The Good News Blog!
By: Mark Klosterman Hello everyone! As you have probably noticed, it is easy to be a negative Nancy when writing about environmental issues and climate change, but people are making great efforts to correct this, and it is okay to write about that too. Hopefully I can make this a recurring blog theme that […]
Tackling Climate Change Begins with US
Over the last 20 years, the west coast has cultivated an image of itself as a vigilant steward of the environment and has some of the most progressive environmental state legislation in the country to back it up. Anyone living in Portland is well aware of how keen Portlanders are about making sure this planet […]