The American Energy Crisis of the 1970s: The Dawn of the Green Commute
The 1970s were a time riddled with uncertainty (and questionable fashion trends) for the average American. The decade was marked by various challenges resulting in profound changes to US politics, societal norms, and the nation's economy.
With daily life changing amidst so many global conflicts came the OPEC Oil Embargo of 1973. This sanction weaponized energy in a way that would cause immediate economic detriment to the US and other nations affected by the embargo.
In short, the United States was cut off from Middle Eastern oil-producing nations that had come to make up the majority of our nation’s energy. This sudden and sharp reduction in oil supply significantly impacted national gas prices, inflation rates, and daily life for Americans.
Gear Up for a Greener Commute: Cycle to Work Day
Every year on August 3rd, cycling enthusiasts and environmental advocates around the UK come together to celebrate Cycle to Work Day.
This annual event encourages individuals to trade in their cars and public transport for bicycles, promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly commuting option.
In the US, we celebrate Bike to Work Day in the middle of May for National Bike Month. We have a great time spending Bike Month sharing about the many benefits of cycling, practical tips for participating, and the positive impact it has on both individuals and the planet as a commute form. Cycle to Work Day achieves the same goal—to encourage cycling and share the two-wheeled love!
Should I Carpool to Work? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
Sharing the ride to work is an effective way to save money, time, and stress while lowering your carbon footprint. How do you know if joining a carpool is right for your commute?
Here are the 4 biggest questions you should be asking yourself:
- Do I live near any of my coworkers?
- Does my commute stress me out?
- Would I benefit from a more economical commute mode?
- Do I have other options accessible to me?
How Biking to Work Can Change Your Life
After a great Bike to Work Week, we saw so many stories of people whose lives have changed since biking to work. Rethinking your commute can be a big step, but it’s a step that can transform more than just how you get to work.
Think about all the positives that come with riding a bike, like physical and mental health benefits, regular exercise, getting out into nature or your community, and picking up a great hobby. Now, imagine replacing the mundane daily commute with all these great factors. That’s what Ethan Chase, a sound-mixer and editor in Culver City, CA did.
One Week of Green Living for Earth Day 2022
One of the greenest days of the year is coming up this Friday—Earth Day! This is where our global community works together to invest in our planet and make changes to take action on climate, and we want to make it even better. We are going to live like it’s Earth Week.
Each day leading up to Friday, we’re going to challenge ourselves to make a positive change in honor of Earth Day. Here’s our plan of action for Earth Week.
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