Environment
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Washington county files climate lawsuit to protect Pacific’s shellfish industry
King County – which includes Seattle – has joined the growing movement of climate liability Read More...
Bio-inspired membrane captures 90 percent of CO2 in power plant emissions
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new biologically inspired membrane that can capture carbon dioxide from power plant smoke. Sandia fellow and University of New Mexico regents’ professor Jeff Brinker said, “Our inexpensive method follows nature’s lead in our Read More...
Only electric ships will be able to enter Norway’s majestic fjords as of 2026
The wondrous fjords of Norway have become so popular over the years that hundreds of thousands of tourists are passing through them on cruise ships each year. While this is good for Norway’s tourism industry, it’s terrible for the environment as the passing of these cruise ships lead to spikes Read More...
With less space and less water, these plant pods grow more lettuce than a farm
A company based out of Indiana is trying to tackle food insecurity by giving people the tools they need to grow their own food. The company offers Micro Growth Chamber Systems that require no previous gardening experience and grow more lettuce in a 10-by-10 foot room than an organic farm can grow Read More...
These materials will bring sustainability to the construction industry
We may like to think our buildings will be timeless and live on forever, but the harsh reality is that they will inevitably be demolished. And what remains from demolished buildings is mostly non-recyclable waste, which ends up in landfills. That’s why the construction industry needs to start Read More...
This plastic-free water bottle fully decomposes in 3 weeks
While it’s imperative that we stop using single-use water bottles, it’s also important that we find replacements. With that in mind, a British scientist has invented a plastic-free, single-use water bottle that can decompose within three weeks. The outer lining of the bottle is made out of Read More...
Stop adding to daily pollution by avoiding care products with this ingredient
Unless you wash yourself with the most natural products, chances are your shampoo is contributing to urban air pollution. In fact, a new study discovers that emissions from siloxane, a common ingredient often added to personal care products to impart a silky feel, are similar to vehicles in Read More...
Could urbanization actually help us save the planet?
Urbanization may actually lead to a scenario where the world doesn’t end in doom, according to new research paper. The paper suggests that population growth will decline drastically as more and more people move into cities, meaning fewer resources will be needed to keep the world functioning. Read More...
18 states sue the Trump administration to defend clean car rules
California is leading a coalition of 18 states to sue Donald Trump’s administration. The states represent around 43 percent of the US car market, and they say the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “acted arbitrarily and capriciously” in attempts to weaken Barack Obama-era car Read More...
This is what that 'salmon-safe' label says about your wine or eggs
In a big grass pasture in the shadow of Mount Rainier in Washington state, hundreds of chickens crowd around a little house where they can get water and shelter from the bald eagles circling overhead. This is the original location of Wilcox Family Farms, an egg farm that also has locations in Read More...