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With bats disappearing due to a spreading illness, many of North America’s crops are also in jeopardy of disappearing. Scientists want to send up a bat signal to policymakers and save the bats before billions of dollars in agricultural losses take place. Read more…
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Taking a note from nature’s design, scientists have claimed one of the milestones in the drive for sustainable energy, development of the first practical artificial leaf. Read more…
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With huge demands on the world’s global food supply, many are looking to biotechnology to save the day. While supply is certainly a concern, will the path to meeting the demand sacrifice more than we’re bargaining for? Read more…
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We all know how pesticide use and industrial farming changed the landscape of North America, and the world, since it was first used in the 20th century. Well, third world nations are learning to double the output of their agricultural resources by abandoning pesticides and switching to more environmentally friendly alternatives. Read more…
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We’ve all heard the story. Recently, the Frito Lay corporation released a 100% compostable bag for its Sun Chip product line. While this was a big step forward for the company’s sustainable initiatives, the noise the bag made seemed to be loud for consumers. The bag was subsequently pulled off the shelves. Well…..the bag is back! Read more…
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Recently, a friend of mine and his new bride traveled to Africa for their dream honeymoon. In their preparation for their amazing trip, my friend looked into all kinds of adventure tours and activities that most people typically think of when they go to the African continent. One question I asked him, which he admitted he had not considered, was if any of these adventures were sustainable? Read more…
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A trend seems to be developing across the country in the green building world. Traditional builders and manufacturers are pushing against green building codes and programs. Read more…
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Most of us cringe at the thought of having to go to the dentist for a check-up, filling or dare I say ….. braces. While you’ll probably still not going to look forward to that upcoming checkup, you may be more inclined to get in the chair now that green dentistry is on the rise. Read more…
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For all the gamers out there, you may have wondered which one of the big gaming systems is the most sustainable. Well a recent study by the Electric power Research Institute (EPRI) has done the work for you. Read more…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us will be shopping for chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals of all sizes and romantic cards. While we’re looking to impress that special someone, we should also try to show the environment some love as well. Read more…
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