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Electric-powered jetliners are in our not-too-distant future, and they’ll have many advantages over traditional airplanes. Traditional jetliners pump out about a billion tons of carbon dioxide every year; electric planes produce none. Furthermore, electric airplanes are quiet, their motors are simpler, they cost far less to build and fly, not all of them require runways,…
Forage fish — anchovies, sardines, menhaden, capelin, herrings, menhaden and krill — offer numerous benefits for our diets and the planet. They’re easy to find in the canned meat section of your local grocery store, and they are inexpensive, have a long shelf life, are just as nutritious and safe as fresh fish, and enhance dietary…
Civic leaders and environmentalists have been trying for years to persuade drivers to switch to public transit and biking because doing so can ease gridlock, improve air quality and mitigate climate change. But very few drivers make the change. Why? Why It’s So Frickin’ Hard to Stop Driving https://slate.com/technology/2024/12/car-commute-public-transit-behavioral-science.html Related Reading
Scientists have discovered that plastic pollution is changing entire earth system. It is affecting the climate, biodiversity, ecosystems, ocean acidification, human health and the use of freshwater and land. The solution, they say, is to view the pollution not only as a waste problem, but more importantly as a product that poses harm to human…
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Solar lights are perfect for outdoor decor because they are eco-friendly, versatile, and cost-efficient. To know how much you can save with these solar lights check out this free Solar Lighting Cost Savings Calculator. Whether you put them in your pathway, create an outdoor ambiance, or just want to enhance the look and feel of…
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Hempcrete is an alternative to concrete that costs less to produce, and uses less energy to produce, than concrete does, and it is far easier on the environment than concrete is. Making hempcrete is an ancient skill that is being increasingly used by eco-friendly builders, who until recently have been blocked from making it by…
Systemic change is needed to solve our climate crisis, but our individual actions are important too. We are, after all, part of the system, one of the cogs. As individuals, we are not nearly big enough to get things done on our own, but we’re certainly big enough to slow things down if we’re not…
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Around the world, farmers are turning waste biomass into biochar, which improves soils, boosts yields, creates a new source of income, and buries significant amounts of carbon for thousands of years. This simple farming technique can capture carbon for thousands of years https://grist.org/climate/biochar-farming-capture-carbon-thousands-of-years Related Reading
Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops in the field after harvest. The practice, which dates to biblical times, is used today to provide fresh foods to those in need, and there are multiple organizations around the world that support it. In the United States, the National Gleaning Project works to connect modern gleaning…
Mounting evidence shows that EV charging stations are not only good for businesses, but they’re good for the planet as well. Public EV chargers are good for the planet. They’re also good for business. https://grist.org/business/public-ev-chargers-are-good-for-the-planet-theyre-also-good-for-business/ Related Reading