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Millennials are arguably the most globally-aware generation ever. 20- to 30-somethings are plugged into the news, opinions, and cultural movements that affect people from across the planet through social media in ways that we’ve never seen before. [...]
In 1972 the Apollo 17 spacecraft shared a picture of the whole earth and called it the Blue Marble. Although the evolution of sustainability began when philosophers like John Stuart Mill, David Hume and Adam Smith began criticism of the industrial [...]
Dreaming of living life off the grid? We at Modernize are strong supporters of a minimalist and eco-friendly way of living—which is why we are such fans of solar-powered appliances. Not only are they friendly to the environment, these innovative [...]
Historical problems with solar adoption have largely revolved around their economics. How much does a solar kilowatt-hour cost compared to fossil fuels? Currently, the cost of providing solar power is dropping rapidly and, subsequently, the adoption [...]
It’s no accident that renewable energy companies don’t have access to the same economic advantages that fossil fuel companies do. The fossil fuel industry has had a century of a head start, leveraging their economic strength and influencing policy. [...]
April showers may bring us May flowers, so the saying goes. But they also bring out green homeowners. When the snow and ice-covered rooftops melt with Spring temperatures warming the Northern Hemisphere, all of the water run-off has to go someplace. [...]
Nothing is quite as frustrating as working all season to cultivate the perfect fruits, vegetables, and flowers, only to lose half of your crop to marauding pests. If everything from deer to neighborhood cats has you tearing your hair out, consider [...]
We know that the noble quest to green your home can sometimes seem never-ending. And we don’t mean to dump more onto your greening to-do list. But today we’re talking about one really important – but usually overlooked – aspect of keeping your home [...]
As the darkened clouds give way to the sunny skies, and the cold breeze gets overpowered by the warmth of the summer sun, almost everything experiences a refreshing turnaround. The clothes get shorter, the faces get happier, the days get longer, and [...]
As the costs of energy, fuel and consumption rise, consumers are becoming more aware of the need to be conservative. To save money, time and resources, we’re starting to make a shift towards green technology. These days, everything is becoming smart [...]
