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The Eleventh Hour is a documentary about global warming featuring biologist, environmentalist, and political leaders. After watching the film, discussions were immediately sparked between my friends and I about what our generation needs to do in order to save our planet. Read more…
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Cooks Confab is a group of innovative chefs who come together to promote local, sustainable meals in hopes of bringing people together to support a great cause.Cooks Confab’s latest event School Lunch creates a local Farm-to-School connection in San Diego. Read more…
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Obviously climate change has detrimental effects on the environment, but who knew it could be the cause to an increase in human health problems? Read more…
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Evolution tends to be though of as something that occurs over thousands of generations. The tomcod defies this generalization and in only 50 years the fish has evolved a resistance to toxic chemicals that pollute its home in the Hudson River. Read more…
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To my disappointment, I recently learned that less than one percent of plastic bags are recycled, since the cost of recycling one bag is greater than the cost of producing a new one. So what happens to all these plastic bags that aren’t recycled? Read more…
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Will Allen grew up as a farmer and promised himself he would never farm again after he left home. He became a professional basketball player but could not repress his passion for farming. So breaking his promise, Allen bought a small farm with the intentions of growing and selling produce. What he didn’t expect, was to become founder and director of the nonprofit organization Growing Power, that does a whole lot more than grow and sell produce. Read more…
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Tyson Foods is the largest meat company in the world, and animal fat is their waste product. Instead of selling their animal fat to producers of cosmetics, soaps, and animal food, they are partnering with Syntroleum Corporation and turning their animal fat waste into renewable fuel, this is some green news to smile about. Read more…
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Lately fishing has been getting a bad rep, but don’t rule out seafood quite yet! Fisheries and even local chefs are making efforts to clear up confusion and teach people ways you can still enjoy seafood while remaining sustainable. Read more…
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The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, except for the environment. The enjoyment of the holidays comes at a high price in environmental terms. With thousands of Christmas trees dumped in landfills, the high-energy cost of Christmas lights, and the waste that comes with wrapping paper and Christmas cards, having a merry Christmas could result in a waste filled New Year. However, there are easy ways to enjoy a greener holiday season. Read more…
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With recent environmental destruction in the gulf coast, many marine species have been greatly impacted. This includes an extremely important marine animal, the oyster, which plays a major role in the well being of the marine environment. With the steady decline of these oysters, efforts are being made to restore their populations. Read more…
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