Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves… sewage! Denver plans to heat and cool a cluster of downtown buildings using a thermal energy network, which will repurpose the city’s old steam system into an “ambient loop” of interconnected buildings. The network will utilize water-source heat pumps, geothermal energy, […]
As a means of acknowledging the significance and contributions that have been made by heralding Earth Day awareness, and because it’s still April as I’m writing this, here is a brief history of the movement celebrated every April. Although Earth Day was last month let us reaffirm its importance in this month that follows. Earth […]
Three Technologies Tackling Climate Change Efforts to address climate change are increasingly turning toward breakthrough technologies that go beyond reducing emissions to actively reshaping how energy and materials are produced. Among the most promising are green hydrogen, ocean-based carbon removal, and carbon-negative materials—each tackling a different piece of the climate puzzle. (Read More) Green hydrogen […]
Animal-Free Antibodies Animal-free antibodies are being developed to improve the reliability, reproducibility, and ethics of scientific research. Traditional antibodies, widely used in medical labs for diagnosing disease and developing treatments, are typically produced by injecting animals with substances that trigger antibody production—causing harm and often leading to the animals’ repeated use or death. In contrast, […]
This is What Energy Transformation Looks Like On a small Danish island once powered entirely by imported fossil fuels, farmers and shopkeepers quietly built one of the world’s most successful clean-energy revolutions. How did ordinary citizens turn wind and straw into independence and profit? Discover the remarkable transformation of Samsø below. The Danish Island of […]
The Green Sanctuary is hosting Tallahassee Living Healthy’s plant-based potluck and presentation on “Living a Healthy Lifestyle”. It’s time to showcase your culinary prowess and share your favorite plant-based recipes with all who attend so that the table will be laden with scrumptious plant-based delights. When: February 17, 2026, at 6:00pmWhere: UUCT Sanctuary, 2810 N. […]
Good News for Offshore Wind Projects You might remember Revolution Wind and Empire Wind—two major offshore wind projects that were more than halfway finished when the Trump administration ordered them to stop construction. Now, thanks to two federal judges granting preliminary injunctions, both have been given the go-ahead to proceed! It’s a much-needed win for […]
It’s been a tough year for environmental protection. Politics has muddied the waters and thrown a monkey wrench in what was a generally positive environmental trend and sent things spiraling into chaos. However, there were some positive elements worthy of note. Science in general has taken quite a hit this year but read on to […]
Can we fight climate change with our forks and feel great doing it? This tasty, interactive Green Sanctuary workshop will cover the basics of a plant-forward lifestyle. Facilitated by Georgia Ackerman, a plant-based wellness coach, topics will include autoimmuneillnesses, weight loss, food for longevity, and the gut-brain connection. Easy, budget-friendly menu ideas will be shared. […]
Personal Note of Good News Close to Home When the new administration slashed federal programs and DOGE made their most egregious cuts, my son-in-law lost his job with the U.S. Dept of Agriculture in the international division of forestry. It was a shock to see what happened to our international forestry program that existed to […]
