Fast fashion offers trendy clothes at affordable prices—right? Those low prices hide a more sinister cost: the environment. Cheaply produced with synthetic dyes and fabrics that deteriorate quickly, most fast fashion ends up in a landfill within a few years. This has created a cycle of pollution that is contaminating our air, land, and waterways. Read on to learn more about the issue and solutions to break this cycle in your own closet.

Environmental justice (EJ) is a buzzy phrase these days, and for good reason. Across the country and around the world, efforts to address environmental injustices are on the rise. However, to most effectively address these issues, we must expand our definition of EJ and our understanding of who is most impacted. Through a case study on Puerto Rico, this blog demonstrates how colonization and a lack of self-determination take away the possibility of truly achieving EJ.

Climable’s offers free climate change and clean energy curriculum! If you’re looking to get your middle or high school class engaged in these critical topics, you’re in luck. Our lessons come equipped with everything a teacher needs to get going now. Read on to learn more!

The electrical grid that sends power to homes, businesses, and industrial sites is old. As a result, there are times when the grid is unable to meet our energy demand because of limitations in transmission or distribution infrastructure. This is a phenomenon known as grid congestion, and it’s going to become a major problem as we electrify everything if the grid isn’t upgraded soon.

The holiday shopping season is upon us, which means it’s a perfect moment to reflect on the environmental repercussions of our shopping and gift-giving decisions. To help you navigate the Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas sales sustainably, Climable has put together this list. It’s not exhaustive, but it’s a great start!