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This is written in response to Zack Wrzeszcz’s article entitled, Globalization, Will it Last? First of all, it was a very well written article- compelling and rich. However, I would like to take a different approach and propose an argument to supporters of the belief that resource security will not be a major issue in the future due to technological capacity. While it is has proven to be correct in the past, I believe the circumstances are beginning to change.
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As you may have noticed, we depend heavily on synthetic materials, such as plastics, which require massive amounts of energy to make, and do not biologically decompose. Eben Bayer has proposed that we use mushrooms as an alternative to materials such as Styrofoam. This green substitute would be made from crop waste and is 100% compostable. Read more…
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Ghandi once said, “There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.” Humans are simple beings when stripped of their un-needed possessions. However, we choose to inundate ourselves with a barrage of goods and services- anything that convinces us we are making relative progress. However, what have we truly accomplished? Read more…
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Humans pride themselves on having superior intelligence and ability to reason in comparison to all other species of this planet. However, in recent years we have witnessed several errors in judgment, which lead us to question our natural propensity to make errors. Read more…
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As the hurricane season rapidly approaches we can’t help but notice the severity of other natural disasters that have occurred this summer. As wildfires rage in Russia and over 20% of Pakistan is now underwater from unprecedented flooding we wonder: are these incidents statistical anomalies, or clear signs that global climate change is finally showing us its true colors? Read more…
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Perhaps you have heard the phrase, “water is the new oil.” Many believe our freshwater reserves are non-renewable and dwindling by the day. With global climate change and the melting of glacial ice in the media spotlight, it is easy to forget how reusable water really is. Read more…
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Effective energy management has become a necessity for successful businesses. In the past, companies were relatively unaware of the implications of their environmental footprint. However, with the help of Hara Environmental and Energy Management Software, many businesses, and even entire cities, have found ways to minimize environmental impact while maximizing profits. Read more…
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Fireworks have become one of America’s favorite means of celebration- whether it be for Super Bowl Sunday or the Fourth of July. However, some environmental activists are beginning to challenge this explosive tradition, claiming that it is detrimental to the health of vulnerable ecosystems. In San Diego, one group has taken matters into their own hands.
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We have all seen Kevin Costner emerge as the hero in movies such as Water World, The Guardian, and Tin Cup. However, he is now gaining recognition beyond this fictitious realm of Hollywood plots as he demonstrates his passion for nature and science. Costner, and his brother, have developed a centrifuge device that is capable of removing 98% of contamination from 200 gallons of water every minute. Read more…
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Craig Venter and his team of scientists have recently announced the development of the world’s first synthetic life form. They have finally found a repeatable method in which organisms can be built in a lab. The product- an organism whose parent is a computer.
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