Fifteen years ago, Uruguay depended virtually 100 percent on imported oil to provide its energy needs. Today, it produces up to 98 percent of its energy from renewable sources. It has shown other countries how to do it, but will they? Uruguay’s green power revolution: rapid shift to wind shows the world how it’s done…
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In the 1600s and 1700s, San Cristóbal was overrun by cats, rats and goats, all of which outcompeted the slow-moving Galápagos tortoises for food. At the same time, carnivores feasted on their eggs, and the combination caused the population to nosedive. Today, however, with human help, the giant tortoises are making a comeback. Return of…
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YOUTH UNSTOPPABLE is a documentary film available for viewing on WATERBEAR, a “free platform that brings inspiration and action together through award-winning, certified films and documentaries that you can stream at any time, and on any device for free.” “YOUTH UNSTOPPABLE takes us inside the rise of the Global Youth Climate Movement. Slater Jewell-Kemker was…
Abandoned schools across America are finding new uses, such as space for artisans, nonprofits and educators, and even restaurants. Some communities have converted them into affordable housing, community centers and commercial spaces. Adaptive reuse breathes new life into abandoned schools https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/adaptive-reuse-abandoned-schools/736611/ Related Reading
As cities around the world are pummeled by intense downpours and frequent flooding, many are turning to rain gardens to sponge up all that water and relieve pressure on their sewerage systems. Here is how Sao Paulo, Brazil, is doing it. The Sponge Megacity https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-sao-paulo-flooding-rain-garden Related Reading
Sharks have become one of the world’s most endangered animals, largely because many are traded in the world’s shark markets. But a Florida-based marine biologist, with the help of local fishermen, is on a mission to use science to locate the areas where they live and identify species that are the most traded. A scientific…
Advancements in cellular agriculture are enabling the production of lab-grown meat and milk, which could potentially offer ethical and environmental benefits, though significant technical and cost-related challenges remain before these products become commercially viable. Getting lab-grown meat — and milk — to the table https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/food-environment/2022/lab-grown-meat-and- Related Reading
The environmental impact of electric vehicle batteries is significant due to the mining and processing of materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, which can lead to ecological degradation, water depletion, and social issues, while efforts are being made to improve sustainability in battery production and charging infrastructure. Environmental Impact of EV Batteries https://www.greencars.com/greencars-101/environmental-impact-of-ev-batteries Related Reading
“A suburban couple was passionate about pollinators, native plants, and living in harmony with nature. Their neighbors were not impressed. This “battle of the backyard” turned out to have national implications.” MORE INFO: https://thefern.org/podcast/buzzkill-episode-4-the-lawn-war/ Related Reading
