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Plastic loving microbes have been found in marine environments all over the world. Little is known about these microbes, but scientists researching them believe that they may be able to break down plastic or plastic associated pollutants that contribute to water pollution. 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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The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, or ITER, is a joint effort by the EU, United States, China, India, Japan, Russia, and South Korea to build a prototype nuclear fusion reactor in Cadarache, France, by 2018.  The hope is that it will become a viable source of alternative energy in about 30 years.  The goal is to replicate the process of the sun by fusing together the nuclei of hydrogen atoms at high temperatures in a magnetic field.

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If you like pets and you like omelets then the time has come to buy a chicken. Yes, I said it, a chicken. I know this sounds ridiculous and for most people unrealistic but with this new hip easily assembled compact but comfortable ‘Chicken Crib’ (not coop) the potential for small backyard placement is limitless! Read more…

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Most of us make a statement in support of the environment by recycling, participating in a beach cleanup, or adding compost to our household.  David de Rothschild however, went one step further.  Four months, 8,000 nautical miles, and 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles later, this man has completed an “epic eco-adventure”. Read more…

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Those of us who troll environmental sites may be slightly more open to consider the radical statement “free parking hurts cities, people, and the environment.” But the average American (and perhaps even an environmentalist on a rainy day) is more likely to cry, “Fascist! You’ll have to pry my parking from my cold, dead gearshift!” Read more…

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For years, cities all over Europe have had great success with bike-sharing programs.  Finally, this same idea is being implemented in cities such as Denver and Chicago.  Entitled Chicago B-Cycle, the program aims to provide residents with daily, weekly, or monthly memberships that enable them to pick up and drop off bikes where they like. Read more…

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Although efforts to clean the oil in the Gulf have only really just begin since the well was capped, it seems things are already being put on hold. Tropical storm Bonnie, with winds up to 40 miles per hour, is approaching the Gulf and is expected to be in the vicinity of the oil well by Saturday morning. Read more…

What you know about bluefin tuna is that it’s delicious. You eat it in sushi, hope for sashimi, and although you’re nowhere near an ocean can still eat it every week. It is, afterall, one of the most coveted sushi-grade fishes around, thanks to its unique buttery flavor that surpasses anything your average yellowfin or albacore can offer. But what you didn’t know about bluefin tuna is that, because of this delicious and unique flavor, it’s nearly extinct. Read more…

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While major efforts have been made to make heating up buildings as efficient as possible, only recently have developments emerged to make cooling them down a more efficient, and thus greener, process. Read more…