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August 4, 2022

Study Finds World Can Switch to 100% Renewable Energy and Earn Back Its Investment in Just 6 Years

With energy and fuel costs at an all-time high, the world is seeking cost-effective solutions for moving away from oil and gas for energy needs. Luckily, a new study by Stanford University says that it might not be as difficult as we think to move toward renewable energy sources.

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August 2, 2022

U.S. Will Plant More Than 1 Billion Trees To Counter Wildfire Destruction

Each year, wildfires rip through the American west, devastating both homes and forests.

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August 1, 2022

California Law Begins to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics

Plastics clog our oceans and clutter land fills.

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July 28, 2022

Mysterious Red Clouds Over the Atlantic Ocean Has Completely Mystified the Internet

Redditor Moheimen Tanim recently posted mysterious photos that are stirring up a big reaction. The three images show a strange red glow in the clouds and, according to Tanim, were taken by a pilot flying over the Atlantic Ocean. Other redditors immediately responded with a lot of different theories, from it being the end of days to comparing the scene to this season's Stranger Things.

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July 22, 2022

69 Experts Agree Climate Change and Political Conflicts Are Top Threats to Global Food Security

We all know that the world is facing a climate crisis.

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July 22, 2022

Portable Wind Turbine Can Power Your Devices With Clean Energy on the Fly

It’s time to ditch portable power banks, solar panels, and power stations as your go-to sources to fuel outdoor adventures.

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June 23, 2022

Japan Is Submerging an Enormous Turbine in the Ocean To Produce “Endless” Clean Energy

Our planet's oceans are invaluable. They shelter precious ecosystems, cool the planet, and are beautiful to look at. Thier waters also hold largely untapped power reserves. Energy in the powerful tides and movement of the water is tricky to harness, as man-made machines struggle to withstand the power of weather and water.

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June 23, 2022

Canada Joins Growing List of Nations Banning Single-Use Plastics

Single-use plastics like disposable straws, cutlery, water bottles, and bags clog landfills and choke sea life.

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June 21, 2022

World’s Biggest Plant Discovered in Ocean off Australian Coast

Seagrass may not seem special, but one type of seaweed now has an exceptional designation as the biggest known plant...

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June 15, 2022

Environmental Activist Wears a Custom Suit Showing All the Trash He Produced in a Month

It can be challenging to fully comprehend just how much trash you produce in a given period. But not for environmental activist Rob Greenfield. He showed what just one month of garbage looks like by wearing a custom suit that held all of his refuse for 30 days. The unconventional garment is clear, so we can see all of the cans, coffee cups, fry boxes, and more that he threw away.

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