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In light of recent reports that Apple refused to allow its iPhone to be included in the first green ranking scheme for mobile phones conducted by the U.K., some are wondering how far Apple really falls from the environmental tree. 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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The debate over wind energy has created a green-on-green dispute. In one corner are proponents of the clean power produced by wind turbines that we so desperately need in a world trying to combat the effects of global-warming. In the other are environmentalists and conservationists who argue that wind turbines threaten wildlife such as migratory birds and wild cats. Thrown into the midst of these usual allies is the faction of people opposed on the basis of aesthetics. Environmental lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr. is one such opponent who worries that windmills will be an eyesore for residents and tourists alike. Read more…
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California announced an ambitious lineup of clean energy goals in 2002 and has always been a leader in renewable energy, but that doesn’t mean the state isn’t facing challenges in the clean energy business. Read more…
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Indoor farming is not a new concept, however it is being implemented in new ways. With most of our population living in urban areas, doesn’t it make sense for food to be grown where it is consumed the most? That’s where vertical farming comes into play. Read more…
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Though Americas forests may be dwindling in both size and abundance they have earned themselves bragging rights in the tree community. Thats right, trees of the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Coastal Redwood, Sitka Spruce, and Douglas Fir seem to grow taller than the rest. Read more…
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Desertification is a word synonymous with the current problem the world is facing; an inconsistent and failing supply of viable water. But all hope is not lost. Terracottem, developed in the 1980’s by Dr. Willhem Van Cotthem, has given countries a sustainable way to harvest crops and reverse the effects of desertification. Read more…
Isn’t it possible that the use of concrete for roads is a little outdated? I mean we build skyscrapers out of pure glass and metal, we back-up our life’s work in ‘cyberspace’, and we send people to the moon on a regular basis… Read more…
If you think back to high school days you may vaguely remember the name Archimedes, a name belonging to the famous Syracusan scientist who coined the term “Eureka!” to be enthusiastically shouted moments after scientific discoveries millennia over. Now be prepared to shout again for a new Archimede, the name given to the world’s first solar power plant that still produces energy at night. The secret? Molten salts. Read more…
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A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report announced on July 28 that the past decade was the hottest on record. Drawing on findings of over 300 climate scientists in 48 countries, the annual “State of the Climate” report based results on 10 unique planet-wide characteristics, ranging from Arctic sea ice, glaciers and spring snow cover in the Northern hemisphere to humidity and air and sea temperatures. Read more…
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