Kris Lippi

Apr 20, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Kris Lippi

Power strips can be a convenient solution for powering various gadgets and appliances. However, it’s important to know the potential dangers of plugging certain high-wattage devices into them. To ensure your safety, it’s crucial to pay attention to the maximum wattage of your power strip and ensure you’re not exceeding that amount with the devices you plug into it. Most power strips are 15 amp, which can handle up to 1,800 watts.

Jan 31, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Kris Lippi

In a recent video titled “I wasn’t worried about climate change. Now I am.” by Sabine Hossenfelder, the physicist delved into a concerning aspect of climate science that has flown under the radar for many. Despite the removal of the dislike counter on YouTube, Hossenfelder pointed out that climate change-related videos consistently received a high number of dislikes, indicating a significant resistance or reluctance from some viewers to engage with this critical global issue. Here’s what she said.

Jan 19, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Kris Lippi

Reuters revealed a report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) that exposes YouTube’s substantial earnings, estimated at up to $13.4 million annually, from channels promoting climate denial content. The CCDH report suggests that content creators are exploiting novel strategies to circumvent YouTube’s anti-misinformation policies, leading to the proliferation of misleading claims about climate change.

Jan 18, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Kris Lippi |Dara Brandt

In the vast expanse of the great outdoors, away from the bustling city life, there lies a connection between nature and humanity that has deep historical roots, particularly for Indigenous communities. And this week, in an illuminating YouTube video for PBS Origins, Tai Leclaire takes us on a journey through time, exploring the intricate relationship between Indigenous peoples, fire management, and the repercussions of a misguided suppression policy.

Jan 11, 2024 | greenbuildingelements.com | Kris Lippi

In this week’s episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast, hosts Chris Williamson and Danny Polishchuk delved into the controversial topic of climate grief – in particular, how it can lead individuals to make drastic decisions. The conversation revolved around a transcript where someone claimed to have opted for a vasectomy due to concerns about the environmental impact of human overpopulation.