by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Education, Food
There are millions of species of fungi and the majority are still undiscovered and unresearched. A fungus is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. Abundant...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Turn available space into an oasis for bees and butterflies. With so many green spaces disappearing, our pollinator friends could use some help finding food. They return the favor by sticking around and pollinating both our flowers and our fruits and vegetables....
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Biodiversity, Culture Change, Displayable EH Action, Education, Energy
People light up the night almost without thinking, as we have for millennia. At the minimal level, we do this instinctively for our survival and protection. But the practice has grown to destructive extremes in modern societies. With a lack of understanding and...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Biodiversity, Community, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Planting a tree is great, but what about helping plant a forest? Recent forest fires have set ablaze a vast amount of natural forests all over the globe that are impossible to recreate without the help of many. Reach out to your local forest or environmental service...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | At home, Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Outdoors, Outside
Turn your mundane one-species grass lawn into a more interesting natural environment that supports more life. Grass lawns are a resource and time sink. They require fertilizer (made from petroleum products), mowing (usually with a gas mower), and extra water. There...
by Earth Hero | Oct 4, 2023 | Biodiversity, Displayable EH Action, Food
Lots of people enjoy eating chocolate, but unfortunately it takes more water and creates more pollution than many other food products. What chocolate, really?! The core issue is that the demand for cocoa is rising. That means more milk from methane-belching cows and...
