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 →
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 →
A million tons MORE of garbage is generated in the United States between Thanksgiving and the New Year. By Julie Peller Ph.D.
Green Junction Old holiday movies are quite a contrast to modern-day movies. In older films, we watch children get excited when they receive a gift (one gift!) and view moderate, nature-based decorations. Today’s movie settings are overrun with decorations and holiday stuff. Kathryn Hayhoe, a scientist (with faith-filled views) who has been explaining climate change... 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 →
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