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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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Trash, garbage, rubbish, what happens to all of it? In the developed world especially it’s usually out of sight out of mind. As long as it ain’t stankin up my kitchen, who knows/cares where it goes? But as humans go on repopulating exponentially, so does their garbage. The traditional remedy has been to bury it. This solution causes pollution, and what’s more, we can’t just keep stuffing the earth full of our trash forever, right? So, do we launch it into orbit for some alien race in another galaxy to deal with-tempting, but costly. What if we could just kind of vaporize it, reduced it to near nothingness, like a superhero vanquishing his filthy nemesis. Read more…
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For years, every major manufacturer of lightbulbs has been trying to bring “the next best thing” to the market in order to replace the old, inefficient incandescent bulbs. Some contain substantial levels of mercury while others just don’t produce the kind of light that belongs in households. To make the decision easier, here is a breakdown of the various choices on the market today. 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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When it comes to buying a new car, many people have begun making the positive switch over to hybrids, or even fully electric cars! It is amazing to see what technology has allowed us to accomplish in our everyday tasks, such as driving. Every year, cars are becoming more fuel-efficient and are even emitting smaller amounts of exhaust. Luckily, the technology keeps on rolling as more and more companies are trying to come up with the best ideas. One of the newest ideas has to do with a minivan that does not use batteries or electric motors! Read more…
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Chemistry is fun. You know, some days you invent a bacteria that melds concrete, or figure out how to turn Four Loko into eco-fuel. The latest green concoction by the planet-saving artists formerly known as nerds is a powder – made of banana peels – that cleans toxins out of water! Read more…
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Have you ever noticed how big the video game industry has become? There now seems to be a type of game for every singe genre and age level. From teenagers playing Halo to senior citizens playing Wii Sports, video games have definitely made their presence known. However, as I recently took a look at the video games that I personally own, I stopped and wondered if the video game industry was taking any steps to becoming more sustainable. To my surprise, it has! Read more…
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Everyone loves a comeback. Redemption from past sins, reincarnation as a morally purified being- who wouldn’t want that as the end to their story? The latest sinner-turned-saint making green news is Four Loko: the notorious caffeinated alcoholic beverage was party to innumerable bad decisions and cases of alcohol poisoning, and was finally banned late last year by the FDA. But now, it’s being turned into eco-friendly fuel. Read more…
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Once again, a green news topic that might be common knowledge. However, I was curious…and the answer might surprise you. Read more…
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With Christmas just ending, the hunt for the best post-boxing day deals is just beginning. Many people will be on the lookout for a new television to watch all the dvds and blu-rays they got for Christmas. Just because your looking to trade in your old t.v for a larger than life flat screen, doesn’t mean you have to trade in your sustainable ideals. Read more…
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