by Cleo Carney | Nov 29, 2023 | Research & Studies
Peat can store tons of CO2, but human impacts are disturbing these delicate ecosystems. Peat is a rich layer of soil consisting of partially decomposed organic matter that forms because the waterlogged and low-oxygen conditions of these ecosystems result in extremely...
by Cleo Carney | Oct 23, 2023 | Essays, Ideas & Inspiration
An inside look at the toxic chemicals that may be hiding in your clothing — and how to avoid them. You have probably heard about the inhumane practices behind fast fashion clothing: child labor, unsafe working conditions, environmental destruction; unfortunately, the...
by Cleo Carney | Jul 5, 2023 | Essays, Ideas & Inspiration
Want to source responsible swag for your next event? Meet the founders of a company doing just that. As I write this I am surrounded by cupboards laden with every type of merchandise sharing only one attribute — triumphant emblems of various brands. We all have them:...
by Cleo Carney | Dec 23, 2022 | Essays, Ideas & Inspiration
The lightbulb moment for a student looking for bioluminescent insects. This summer, I was treated to a private light show in my backyard, as were a few of my neighbors. On a sticky June evening, the sky was shrouded with bioluminescence, emitted from the hundreds of...
