Amber Nolan
Contributing WriterLocation: Key West, FloridaEducation: State University of New York, College at BrockportAmber Nolan is a freelance journalist and screenwriter who is passionate about sustainable living, nature, and outdoor adventure. Since 2015, she's been living on a sailboat in the Florida Keys and knows firsthand the challenges and rewards of going green and transitioning to a simpler lifestyle. Prior to joining the team at Green Matters, she served as the sustainability editor for Recurrent Ventures and as a contributing writer for Treehugger.com. Amber holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
To see more of her work, visit AmberNolan.com.
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If you're traveling to Nashville or call it home, thrifting is sustainable alternative to buying new items. Here are Nashville's best thrift stores.Companion Planting for Pumpkins: 17 Friendly Plants for Your Backyard Garden
Companion planting for pumpkins is an effective type of permaculture growing. These 17 companion plants for pumpkins can help your garden flourish.The Healing Power of Animal Sanctuaries: How These Havens Help Animals (Exclusive)
Before visiting a zoo or aquarium consider spending time at an animal sanctuary instead. This article explains why they're a more ethical option.Show Support for the LGBTQ+ Community With Eco-Conscious Pride Shoes
To celebrate Pride Month, sport some eco-conscious Pride shoes made with sustainable materials. We found stylish footwear from 5 top brands.Stopping Fast Fashion: How Consumers Can Break the Addiction to Cheap Clothes
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As the Endangered Species Act celebrates its 50 year anniversary, we look at how people can help with the top 10 ways to protect endangered species.Why This River is Considered One of the Most Contaminated U.S. Waterways
The most polluted rivers in the U.S. are threatened by toxic contaminates from industrial waste, agricultural runoff, forever chemicals, and more.Microplastics Have Become Omnipresent in Our Blood and Bodies
Microplastics are in not only in human blood, but they've also been detected in our lungs, placentas, and more.What Is the Hugelkultur Gardening Method – and Is It Worth It?
The hugelkulture gardening method prevents unnecessary landfill waste by naturally recycling organic matter and yard clippings.The High Stakes of the Farm Bill 2023: Will Climate-Friendly Policies Take Center Stage?
As lawmakers debate the crucial Farm Bill 2023, environmental organizations urge them to shift to climate-friendly farming practices.Are There Giant Catfish Swimming Around the Cooling Ponds of Chernobyl?
A study on the fish of Chernobyl, including the giant Wels catfish, offers another clue in understanding the long-term effects of radiation exposure.From Abandoned to Acclaimed: How Chernobyl's Dogs are Becoming Key Players in Nuclear Research
Discover how the dogs of Chernobyl are revolutionizing our understanding of radiation exposure in this shocking and informative article!Does the Chernobyl Mutant Spider Exist — or Is It Just an Urban Legend?
Is the Chernobyl mutant spider just an urban legend, or is radiation exposure at the Chernobyl nuclear plant causing mutations in insects?How Kotzebue, Alaska Became Known as the Country's "Most Toxic Town"
Kotzebue, Alaska is located 90 miles from the Red Dog Mine, the largest chemical polluter in the United States.Much of New Orleans Could Go Underwater by 2050, Due to Rising Sea Levels
The coastal city of New Orleans has been gradually sinking for years, but rising sea levels threaten to put much of New Orleans underwater.
