Beavers: Pest or Ecological Powerhouse?
When Europeans reached what would become the United States, they encountered an environment that was largely shaped by beavers. At the time, beavers were considered a pest species because of their penchant for “chaos.” In fact, they were hunted to extinction in Great Britain at roughly this time. Beavers pull down trees, causing streams to flood, which can be a nuisance if you’re trying to work the land. From the 1500s, Beaver populations gradually diminished in the United States partly due to their nuisance status, but also due to high demand for fur hats and coats.
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Oceans
Ocean acidification and warming has far reaching impacts on our marine ecosystems and the planet at large. Join us to learn more about what ocean acidification and warming are and how these processes impact our planet.
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Trees, Trees, Trees
Everything you need to know about planting trees in East Tennessee.
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Blankets, Throws, and Sweaters, Oh My!
8 Eco-friendly ways to stay warm this winter
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Green Resolutions!
8 Easy, Impactful Actions You Can Take for the Environment in 2021
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North America's Amazon: The Waterways of Southern Appalachia
Come learn more about the most biodiverse waterways in North America.
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When it rains... it pollutes?
Rainfall can impact our environment in multiple ways. Stormwater doesn’t just end up back in our waterways only to continually contribute to the water cycle. It can have far ranging impacts on the health of our water and water ecosystems, and it can cause major headaches here at home in the form of flooding.
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Sustainable and Alternative Transportation in Knoxville!
Knoxville is a great city to explore, and there are a number of options for getting around that beat driving. Come see all the benefits of changing your transportation routine.
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What’s the Deal with Carbon Offsets & Are They Worth It?
Have you heard about carbon offsets and wondered what they were? Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint or offset that trip you took? This article explores the benefits and downfalls of carbon offsets, and offers you advice on choosing which projects to support.
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7 Tips for a Covid Safe and Green Halloween
Do you want to celebrate Halloween in a covid safe and sustainable matter? Luckily for you, KKB has put together this guide for some green, safe family fun this Halloween!
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Plastic Recycling
Have you wondered what has happened nationally since China banned the import of our used plastic? And have you thought to yourself that it’s not worth it to even try to recycle plastic anymore because of that? Well, we’re here to tell you that recycling plastic in Knoxville is very much still alive and well! And our recycled plastic helps to stimulate our local economy by being used right here in the Southeast.
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Urban Heat Islands
What is an urban heat island, who does it affect, and how are we combating it here in Knoxville?
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Gardening Benefits, Tips & Tricks
Want to plant a fall garden?! Come and explore the best ways to get started.
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Organic Agriculture
When we think of sustainability, our minds often go to things like fossil fuels and plastic. We don’t instantly consider food, which is why we’ll be taking two parts to talk about organics and genetically engineered foods!
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Zoos, Aquariums, + Conservation
Conserving the animals that we have here on Earth is proving to be quite a challenge. For this post, we’ll delve into all of the nitty-gritty details about extinction, animal conservation, and the role zoos + aquariums play.
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Diving into Water Scarcity
It is summertime which usually means the water is flowing, especially in the south. So this post we’ll be diving into the depths of water scarcity.
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Appalachian Coal + Renewable Energy
Appalachia has a long history with coal.
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Sustainability + Food
Here we’ll explore what it means to have a sustainable yet mindful meat-eating or plant-based diet!
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Sun, Sunscreen, + Coral Reefs
Summer is fast on our heels. For most of us, this means a whole lot more sunscreen!
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National Parks + National Tourism Day
In honor of National Tourism Day, – which will take place on May 7th – it’s most appropriate to discuss our natural touristy areas!
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