The rise in the use of solar panels for generating electricity continues at a rapid pace. According to Professor Ravi Silva (University of Surrey), who co-authored a published study on solar energy in 2025, “solar is the cheapest option for large-scale energy generation.” Arguably, society has been driven more by economics than by the health... Continue Reading →
Will the world endure drastic and damaging outcomes at the hands of deniers of Climate Change? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Modern measurements of heat absorbed by the Earth’s oceans began in the 1960s. Recently, a large team of scientists calculated that the oceans absorbed an extra 23 zettajoules worth of heat in 2025, the most ever recorded. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains that the oceans cover more than... Continue Reading →
Thank You for Caring By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction With the start of the new year, I will reiterate my annual sentiment: I am grateful for the numerous wonderful people in my life who share a profound concern for the health of the earth and one another. I have met and interacted with so many incredible people who devote time to improving... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Recycling and repurposing are methods for processing materials that keep valuable resources in use. These are mostly opposite to the standard linear system of goods, where materials are used and then discarded. To pivot to systems that keep resources in circulation, governments are turning to extended producer responsibility (EPR). It is an effective means to... Continue Reading →
A significant question is whether the world’s wealthiest firms will share their prosperity or continue with “superficial” commitments? By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
Green Junction In 2015, all 193 members of the United Nations adopted the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) titled Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These included 17 measurable goals, 169 targets, and more that apply to all countries, regardless of wealth. Examples of the 17 goals include Zero Hunger, Clean... Continue Reading →
“Let’s turn hope into action” By Julie Peller, Ph.D.
Green Junction Pope Leo’s message on the YouTube video “Let’s turn hope into action” begins with “God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world that He created and if we have taken care of our brothers and sisters. What will be our answer?” (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QxEJovcQsZU) In response, the Laudato Si... Continue Reading →
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