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Beyond a Buzzword: What Does Bitcoin Have to do With the Environment?
It’s hard to escape hearing about bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency. Not only has its value skyrocketed in the…
Embrace Darkness: Light Pollution Isn’t Getting the Attention it Should
Imagine walking outdoors at night to be greeted with millions of stars, visible nebulas and galaxies. Over 100 years ago,…
Microbes Could be the Answer to the World’s Growing Electronic Waste
Fifty years ago, the concept of smartphones, tablets and desktop computers populated science fiction novels, television shows and movies. As…
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Lifestyle Tips that are Good for the Planet and You
Your lifestyle impacts your longevity and health. From eating nutritious meals to regularly exercising, every part of your daily routine…
We’ve Passed Earth’s Overshoot Day for 2020. Here’s What it Means.
A variety of religious, secular and federal holidays, and observances fill the calendar every year. While well-known days of celebration…
The Largest Ever Ocean Cleanup Just Removed 100 Tons of Plastic Trash from the Pacific
There’s no doubt that the ocean is full of trash. Many of us have grown up with an increased awareness…
COVID-19 Pandemic Responsible for 17% Drop in Global Carbon Emissions
COVID-19 has gone from being a shocking “new normal” to a pretty steady (and perhaps steadily depressing) way of life….