Wherever there are oceans, there are sharks. They occupy waters from the poles to the equator, from miles deep to the oceans’ surface, from mid-oceans to knee-deep waters along the shorelines. Wherever they exist, though, they serve many invaluable ecological functions. However, since 1970 the global populations of sharks and rays have declined by 70…
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The United States and 174 other countries have been negotiating a binding agreement to reduce plastic pollution around the globe, and the Biden administration just released the United States’ first plan for doing its part. US has its first national strategy to reduce plastic pollution − here are 3 strong points and a key issue…
It is estimated that 36 million trees fall every year in America, and at best a little bit of that wood is turned into wood chips or mulch. But Philadelphia has found a way to convert wood waste into building materials, and it’s using some of the profits to support its urban forestry plans. Other…
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The shells of crabs and their fellow crustaceans are usually treated as waste, but modern technology is finding a wide use for them. The latest innovation is a material that not only extends the shelf life of produce, but even removes chemical pesticides and herbicides from it. A Cracking New Use for Shellfish Waste: Extending…
The conversation about solar energy often begins with sweeping promises: lower energy bills, a smaller carbon footprint, and even increased home value. But is it really as straightforward as slapping panels on your roof and basking in endless savings? The reality is, when it comes to solar panels, not every home is created equal. The…
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The shipping industry is responsible for about 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but that could be eliminated if today’s giant cargo ships could be propelled by wind instead of diesel fuel. And that just might be on the horizon. A University of Miami researcher is developing giant cylinders that would be mounted on…
The relationship between a city and its residents has long been framed by the “Live, Work, Play” planning model, but in recent years the Play part of that formula has been minimized. If cities are to thrive, Play must be given a new priority. Prioritize play to help your city thrive in a post-pandemic world…
Electricity made from the Earth’s heat could massively contribute to cleaning the air we breathe, and the process just hit a milestone. A California utility contracted to buy enough clean geothermal energy to power some 400,000 homes. A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the Earth https://www.yahoo.com/news/big-boost-climate-solution-electricity-110101186.html Related…
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Extreme heat waves in the United States and around the world already have killed thousands of people so far this summer and the worst is yet come. We know that heat stress is the leading cause of weather-related fatalities, so why does our culture push us to ignore it? Heat is deadly. Why does our…
