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August 18, 2021

Madrid Is Planning an Urban Forest To Improve Air Quality, Lower Temperatures, and Fight Climate Change

Cities generate about three-quarters of the world’s greenhouse emissions and they take up about two-thirds of the global energy supply. Now, more than ever, cities are being asked to address their impact on the world. Luckily, Madrid has a plan to reduce its emissions while making the city more livable with a massive urban forest. Defined as a “green wall” the Bosque Metropolitano (aka the Madrid urban forest) will help to fight climate change.

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August 9, 2021

Study Shows That Bottled Water Is 3,500 Times More Harmful to the Environment Than Tap Water

If you needed another reason to ditch bottled water and turn on the tap, a new study shows that it's...

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July 20, 2021

20 Easy Ways to Help Save the Environment Every Day

With so much being said about climate change and how it's affecting our planet, it can be hard to understand...

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July 9, 2021

Leicester Is Turning All of Its Bus Stops Into Green Roof Pollinator Gardens for Bees

As the world’s population of bees continues to decline at alarming rates, many are looking for solutions as to how to protect these vital creatures. The UK city of Leicester has a plan of its own in the works.

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July 6, 2021

Japan’s “Tree Burials” Are Becoming a Popular Alternative to Traditional Gravesites

The world is running out of space to bury the dead, so people are searching for respectful—and environmentally friendly—solutions.

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June 23, 2021

Toronto-Based Start Up Is Combatting Deforestation With Tree-Planting Drones

Reforestation is an important part of the mission to combat the climate crisis.

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June 22, 2021

‘Mr. Trash Wheel’ and His Baltimore Family Are Helping Keep Our Waters Clean

Do you remember Mr. Trash Wheel? The goofy-looking trash collector debuted in 2014 as the environmental guardian of Baltimore, Maryland's busy harbor. The floating trash interceptor was the brainchild of John Kellett and was supported by the Water Partnership of Baltimore. Over the last several years, Mr.

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June 4, 2021

An Introduction to ‘Climate Gentrification’ and the Rising Prices of Higher Ground

Climate change is a common term used to refer to “a change in global or regional climate patterns.

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June 2, 2021

Thought-Provoking Short Film Reimagines Plastic Pollution as Ocean Life

Plastic waste is an ongoing cause for concern as the environment continues to be obliterated by human consumption and abuse.

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April 29, 2021

Solar Mountain Is a Permanent Art Installation That Would Produce 300 MWH of Renewable Energy at Burning Man

Environmental design is becoming more and more relevant as we feel the effects of climate change on our planet. Artists, architects, and other designers are finding new ways to consider the impact of their work and to design less intrusively. Burning Man is a well-known community focused on art and self-expression, so it is no surprise that even here, environmental awareness is entering creative discussions.

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