The Green Life
how to be energy conscious within the home, at school, at restaurants, and other public facilities
I don't feel the effects of climate change. Why should I care?
News flash. You are!
Wildfires in California are becoming increasingly common. Arid and humid conditions have caused wildfires to reach higher elevations and spread faster. Our summers continue to become progressively hotter. Our vibrant, orange sunsets are unfortunately pigmented by pollution and smoke left behind my fires.
observed increased in global temperature during the summer and fall
We are the problem. We are the solution.
Sweden
Reducing our energy consumption is not an easy task. America is an industrially booming nation. Consumerism clouds are ability to realize that we do not need all that we purchase. Shein, a well known fast fashion brand, popularized by its cheap prices is an unsustainable source of clothing. Overproducing items of low quality provide for high carbon emissions, overconsumption of resources, and heavy reliance on oil. Understanding the environmental practices of our producers is one key step to becoming energy conscious ourselves. In fact, Switzerland is one of the greenest countries in the nation because they are taught to be environmentally conscious at school. Sustainability is embedded into their school curriculum. Citizens are encouraged to engage in environmental conscious leisure activities as well: biking, hiking, and learning about how to conserve nature are just a few.
How to be energy conscious. 9 easy tips.
Climate Change on a Map
Lakes shrinking due to severe droughts
It's about more than just the environment. It's about the people too.
Water Pollution vs Race
Trubelco workshops delve into the sector of energy justice. Reckless energy consumption practiced by the wealthy affects the impoverished and low income families. Our hap hazardous actions trickle down into less fortunate communities whose difficult day to day lives are complicated by the energy crisis. Changes in food production, higher consumption prices and changes in rural incomes affect the poor.
I became invested in environmental work as a teenager when I realized it was an issue of social injustice.