When you wash dishes, brush your teeth, or take a shower, you probably make an effort not to let the water run unnecessarily lest you “waste water.” By letting water run needlessly, you are indeed wasting resources – you’re sacrificing the energy needed to ensure a potable water supply and…

What part does human activity play in the carbon cycle? Here is what human activity, industrialization, and the use of fossil fuels have done to the carbon cycle, and by extension, the environment. Human activity over the previous two centuries has had a tremendous and quantifiable impact on the carbon…

Did you know that the planet Earth is more than four-and-a-half billion years old? If you’ve ever been curious about how the world has come to resemble the Earth we know and love today, here is a look at the different eons of Earth’s history that led to the features…

Cellular respiration is divided into aerobic and anaerobic – but what’s the difference? Here’s how scientists use modeling to explain and understand cellular respiration in matter and energy transfer. Unfortunately, we cannot witness all of the processes in natural phenomena as they occur – while we might see plants grow…

Species adapt to different environments through a process called natural selection. The following article offers an overview of natural selection and how it supports species survival. Did you know that your distant ancestors had tails? No, we’re not talking about your great-great-great-grandparents — we’re referring to your ancestors from hundreds…

Maintaining the health of our global forests is crucial to maintaining the health of the environment as a whole. Here’s why understanding biodiversity is a key factor in protecting our forests. Biodiversity is a critically important component in global ecosystems. It allows different habitats to function at optimum efficiency, with…

Approximately 30 percent of the Earth’s landmass is covered by forests. However, active deforestation efforts are removing valuable forest cover at an accelerated rate, and approximately 15 million acres of forest are removed every year. Here’s what you need to know. Forest Founders is dedicated to raising awareness of the…

Reducing your carbon footprint is key to living a sustainable, environmentally responsible lifestyle. Here are a few ways to reduce your carbon footprint. If you want to take control of your personal responsibility for climate change, you must adopt sustainable, environmentally responsible lifestyle choices. Here are a few…

Reforestation and general tree planting offer numerous benefits regardless of whether you live in a city or in a rural area. The benefits of reforestation are numerous, but while preserving and restoring our native forests are essential for mitigating the threat of climate change, planting trees in urban…

If we are going to fight climate change, our reforestation efforts have to be scaled up dramatically. The regeneration of forests in the United States and around the world is essential for reversing the climate change trajectory. The need to regrow our forests has never been more urgent,…

You can’t plant more forests without seedlings, so seedling production is critical to reforestation in the U.S. Here’s what we need to know. It is estimated that our current reforestation efforts in the U.S. aren’t sufficient to affect climate change – they aren’t even enough…

Although the best way to reduce your dietary carbon footprint is to give up meat altogether, if you limit your meat intake to chicken instead of beef, you could reduce your carbon footprint significantly. Here’s what you need to know. Did you know that the simple act of…

The size of your carbon footprint is largely determined by the volume of products you consume. So, if you want to contribute to the fight against climate change, one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to shop less. If you live in a metropolitan city, you…

Understanding environmental sustainability is essential to reducing your carbon footprint and living a greener, more Earth-friendly lifestyle, but we must hold corporations to account. Our overall health and wellness are tied to the health and wellness of the planet. It has been reported by the World Health Organization…

Tree planting is among the most effective climate change reversal strategies we have, yet current reforestation projects aren’t nearly as broad as they need to be to affect positive change. It’s simple, yet it yields amazing results. Tree planting might be one of the best and most encouraging…

Traveling long distances isn’t exactly environmentally friendly, and it’s not exactly a great idea during a global pandemic when vaccines aren’t universally available. So, how do you travel responsibly without generating carbon emissions (or risking COVID-19)? These are a few creative travel ideas that won’t blow up your carbon footprint…

As our society gets more and more aware of the planet, the environment, and our places in it, it becomes impossible not to be more aware and proactive about our responsibilities to keep living conditions sustainable for future generations. While we must try to make our daily habits as eco-friendly…

With the worst of the summer heat just on the horizon, we can expect air conditioners throughout the U.S. to soon start working overtime. Our reliance on air conditioning causes a yearly spike in energy consumption, which in turn causes an increase in the release of carbon dioxide.

Achieving zero global carbon emissions is a lofty goal – is it realistic? The following article discusses the strategies and barriers to achieving 100 percent carbon emissions – particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. Forest Founders is devoted to fostering carbon accountability, reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving…

Planting trees is critical to restoring the health of the California landscape. Forest Founders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping California and fire-damaged regions throughout the world initiate responsible, long-term reforestation efforts. While the fire seasons of the past decade were record-breaking, the California wildfires of 2020…

Planting trees around your home and in your neighborhood is a great way to beautify your community. Here’s what you need to know about planting trees. Planting trees is a great way to make your neighborhood healthier and more beautiful. A single mature tree can capture…

One of the most powerful weapons against climate change is the natural environment. In the following article, Forest Founders discuss how the natural world can be leveraged to heal decades’ worth of ecological damage. Forest Founders is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing carbon emissions and reversing climate change through…

What industries are responsible for the greatest output of greenhouse gasses? In the following article, Forest Founders will discuss the six largest sources of emissions in the U.S., and what each sector needs to do to begin to reverse climate change. Forest Founders is a non-profit organization dedicated…

As our society gets more and more aware of the planet, the environment, and our places in it, it becomes impossible not to be more aware and proactive about our responsibilities to keep living conditions sustainable for future generations. Now more than ever individuals and corporations are taking it upon…

Adopting environmentally sustainable travel practices can help you significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Learn how you can integrate climate-friendly strategies into your travel routine. Transportation accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than the generation of electricity, according to a information published by the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as…

Not only will these basic changes help you save money, but they will also significantly reduce your energy consumption. According to reports from the Natural Resources Defense Council, Americans have among the worst carbon emission rates per-person. Approximately one-quarter of the energy…

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Global Warming can be reversed and we, as individuals, are the key to worldwide carbon accountability. Read more of Forest Founder’s blog to find out what else can be done....

Air purifiers, carbon capturers, food providers; trees can do it all. And that's just to name a few. Read on and see why trees are important....

Carbon dioxide might be great in a soda, but it’s not great for the planet. Here are some tactics for reducing Co2 emissions....

Deforestation actively takes away from the wellbeing of 1/3 of the world’s human population. And humans are not the only ones affected. How can you help?...

There are countless ways we can work together to help the environment. Read more to find out 15 ways you can do your part in helping to save our beloved planet....

It's all over the news: the Amazon in Brazil is on fire. What is at stake now that one of our planet's biggest sources for absorbing Co2 is burning? Take a look....

By practicing sustainable and green habits in our personal lives, we can improve our own health and the world’s health. Read about the benefits of Going Green!...

We at Forest Founders think living sustainably is to live accountably. Read our blog to find out a number of tips to begin living a more sustainable lifestyle....

The Greenhouse Effect was first discovered in 1850 by the British physicist, John Tyndall. Experimenting with different types of...

Global climate change, both warming, and cooling, are a naturally occurring phenomenon. Before human influence, the cyclical exchange between the two was regulated by the earth...

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