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The Global Footprint Network determines an important date each year, but what exactly is Earth Overshoot Day? Based on 15,000 data points collected annually from each country by the United Nations, “Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand…Read More

Recycling is one of the most common systems we have in place to protect our planet on a daily basis. By putting our glass, plastic, and more in a separate bin, this prevents harmful materials from piling in landfills, polluting…Read More

Being eco-conscious is not limited to water, food or recycling. On the contrary, it’s much more than that! Actually, whether you are a basketball, football or a baseball fan, understanding the effect that these fun and entertaining sports have on…Read More

Adopting sustainable living habits is becoming more and more popular, especially during these unprecedented times. Even though there’s still a lot to be done to protect our environment, we can all contribute with small changes that can have impactful effects,…Read More

Practically everyone has heard of lung cancer and is familiar to its connection to smoking. While most people know that smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for 80% of all cases, there are environmental factors and genetics…Read More

Last year, history was being made while answering questions we didn’t think to ask. We’re used to Google having all the answers, but it’s easier to forget just how difficult some of these questions are. For instance, this question took…Read More

Header Image: UAF/Martin Truffer via NASA; Alaska’s Mountain Glaciers in April 2019 A joint space-Earth mission to x-ray the planet’s poles over a decade. A team of scientists and pilots from multiple countries living in the extreme cold of the…Read More

Without our morning commutes, our headphones-in-world-out time has disappeared into the chaotic scheduling abyss of working from home. Beyond the positive side effects of having less road rage and waking up a little later, a little sadly, podcasts have also faded into the background of organizing one’s day. But there is so much information, especially environment-focused, out there to be heard! It can be so overwhelming to open the app where you listen to podcasts and have dozens of episode notifications. So to help with that, the eco18 team has curated a list of some podcasts and eco-focused episodes to squeeze into your commute to the coffee machine or your lunch break that falls somewhere between waking up and going to bed. Check them out and let us know what you think!Read More

Header Image: The People of Detroit Food deserts are a multilayer issue that brings to the forefront of the conversation key questions about the nutrition of the nation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food deserts as “locations without easy…Read More

COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, with Brazil and India following in the highest number of cases of the virus. From getting married over Zoom to walking dogs with a drone, the pandemic has already shattered many assumptions we…Read More