An abandoned ship and human remains have been discovered along the Mississippi River, revealing just how shallow this river has become. The depths of the Mississippi River have hit historic lows this past month. Reaching northern Minnesota, extending through the Midwest plains, and emptying through Louisiana, the Mississippi River is an essential passage for American […]
The Community that Survived Hurricane Ian
“It just doesn’t make sense to rebuild the same way every time, knowing that the next time a storm comes by, we end up in the same place” The damage of Hurricane Ian has been one of the most consequential in recent U.S. history. The category 4 hurricane has taken 89 lives (and counting), knocked […]
Why Environmentalists Don’t Vote
This year’s midterm election has more power over the future of our planet than most Americans think. This article dives deep into why many environmentalists never reach the polls, and how our perception of the climate crisis has been manipulated.
Religion, Environmentalism, and Clothing Swaps!
How can religion and interfaith work be used as fuel for other forms of activism, such as environmentalism? Find out on this episode of GreenMe (while learning how to host a clothing swap)! This episode features Tehilah Eisenstadt, director of Yachad and Family Engagement at the Congregation Beth Elohim in NYC. https://greenme.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16-FINALLL.m4aPodcast: Play in new […]
Regulating Fashion
Lawmakers are picking up on how much atrocity the fashion industry gets away with. The state of New York is working to pass a bill in the Senate, The Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act, that aims to regulate the fast fashion industry. How can this be done? This short episode of GreenMe dives into […]
This Week’s Forecast: Disaster!
We experience almost six times more natural disasters than those in 1980. What is the connection between global warming and the increasing number of storms? How will we adapt? Find out in this episode of GreenMe. https://greenme.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ep-14-final-final.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download
What Happens to Donated Clothes?
Think of all the clothing you’ve tossed in a garbage bag to donate. Do these items really end up in the hands of those in need? Why do 80% of our clothes and textiles end up in landfills? Find out in this short episode of GreenMe. https://greenme.online/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ep-13.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
What’s in Our Clothes? The Power of Textiles
Your t-shirt tag may read “99% polyester”, but what does this mean? Dr. Erum Ilyas, dermatologist and founder of clothing brand AmberNoon, explains the composition and importance of textiles: materials that make up our clothing, bed sheets, pillow cases, furniture upholsteries, and countless other products. Visit her website and learn about her cause at ambernoon.com. […]
Rainforests: Destruction and Restoration
The Amazon Rainforest spans across eight countries, holds half of the world’s terrestrial animal species, and stores 123 billions tonnes of carbon. Rainforests around the world are being destroyed, while others are being restored. What makes a forest fit for destruction or restoration? https://greenme.online/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/episode-11-complete.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | Download
How the World is Losing Water
Glaciers- from the Rocky Mountains to the Himalayas, ice caps provide fresh water for millions of humans across the globe. However, they are melting faster than ever before. This episode of GreenMe focuses in on cities in Pakistan to explain how melting ice caps are affecting people and their water supplies. https://greenme.online/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/episode-10-complete.m4aPodcast: Play in new […]