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Food Waste is Real: Half Of All Food Produced in America Is Discarded
Did you know that the average American family of four wastes 1,160 pounds of food every year (roughly a quarter of all the food they buy)? Or that the average american throws away 20 pounds of food every month, losing between $28 and $43? O… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 07/15/2016 | Last updated: 07/15/2016
Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action
The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dwindle. In the past, when the use of foss… more...
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0 replies | 2427 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016
The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality
To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Island nations. But this no longer solely af… more...
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0 replies | 2202 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016
Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market
Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attempting to fix its tainted image and conque… more...
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0 replies | 1626 views | Posted on: 07/10/2016 | Last updated: 07/10/2016
Weekday Vegetarianism and Meatless Mondays: Dietary Trends To Help Save The Planet
The evidence is clear that being a vegetarian is better for the environment, for animals, and even for our own health. Though we’ve heard this repeatedly, it can still be difficult to make the “veggie” switch in a culture that thrives… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 3186 views | Posted on: 07/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016
The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia
In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in America, and across Appalachia there are … more...
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0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016
Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025
Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norway, the world’s leading country in adop… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016
Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK
The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy efficiency have been the primary reason for t… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 2406 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016
Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisible dangers they hold for human health. … more...
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0 replies | 2196 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016
Are US National Parks "For Sale" - Should we Panic?
A recent Washington Post headline asked whether Yosemite might soon be sponsored by Starbucks.... is it time to panic? Maybe. As the National Park Service approaches its 100th anniversary, Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the Nationa… more...
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0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016
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