Knowledge and Education
Five Ways Climate Change Contributes to a Rise in Ocean Plastic
Storm runoff, stronger winds, rise in intensity and impact of extreme weather events - all lead to a nefarious rise in marine litter
Lexicon: Key Words to Know in Describing Our Environment
Key words in environmental science and nature.
Firefly: A Watercraft for the 21st Century and Beyond
Firefly: The solar-powered catamaran to be launched by Upstream Alliance as an educational vessel for its student programs in the summer of 2024
Remarkable Creature: The Tortoise
The symbolism and unique characteristics of the longest-living land animal: the tortoise
9 Lessons from “The Angry Clean Energy Guy Podcast with Assaad Razzouk”
Key lessons about climate change, the transition to clean energy, and what you can do to support a cleaner, healthier environment.
Climate Change: Fundamental Concepts
Climate change basics: from the altering atmosphere and greenhouse gases to trends in polar ice sheets and rising sea levels. Learn how forests and the biosphere play a role in climate stability and why preserving them is imperative.
Overview of Plastics Recycling in The US
Market forces, what works and what doesn’t, policy initiatives such as minimum PCR (post-consumer recycled content) thresholds and EPR (extended producer responsibility)
The Ocean Cleanup: Insights from the “Catching Up” Podcast
The Ocean Cleanup: Overview and Insights from The “Catching Up” Podcast
Plastic 101
Plastic 101: Where it comes from, plastic pellets, what types of plastic are used by humans, and key characteristics everyone should be familiar with regarding this excellent but tricky resource.