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 →
We live and function in an unsustainable time By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction We live and function in an unsustainable time, when our overuse of resources and high production of waste have started to overwhelm the earth. Throwaway routines are part of nearly all facets of our lives, from our food and drinks to our clothes and activities. While more people carry reusable water bottles, too... 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 →
Genetics and Pollution exposures point to a stronger link between pollution and human disease By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Data analyses on lifestyles, genetics and pollution exposures point to a stronger link between pollution and human disease. The term exposome is defined as the myriad of environmental exposures we encounter, which include our living conditions, the foods we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink. These are all linked... 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 →
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