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As disaffected Canadians are looking for "change", the Liberals are swimming upstream amidst the latest grievance pendulum swing towards the conservatives. However, with the resignation of Trudeau, a new champion has risen. Mark Carney is a Canadian economist and...
A recent article tickled my interest, talking about an unexpected way that beavers have saved vast amounts of money by stepping in where human bureaucracy had stymied a revitalization project. In an "unsung hero" turn of events, the beavers effectively took over where...
Jimmy Carter's legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to peace, human rights, and social justice. As a former president and humanitarian, he fostered global diplomacy, promoted sustainable development, and advanced medical care through initiatives like the...
Whether you've been tasked with your company's greening efforts, or perhaps you would like to proactively engage the decision makers, here is a jump-start to help with that.Check out this free Google Slides presentation template. It has curated text, hints and leads,...
With the election behind us, and the resulting prospects for climate policy being somewhere in the neighborhood of discouraging and terrifying, the League of Conservation Voters has provided the pep talk that we needed. Check out their article that highlights wins and...
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm dropped by the Daily Show to talk clean energy and exciting progress with Michael Kosta. The Department of Energy has 17 national laboratories and 40,000 scientists working to solve our biggest energy issues. The video below is a...
The regreening initiative in South Eastern Kenya is a transformative environmental project aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, improving biodiversity, and enhancing community resilience against climate change. This project focuses on constructing bunds—earth...
Global Citizen is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating poverty and addressing global challenges through advocacy and activism. Through its impressive network, there are ongoing initiatives that rally around the critical issues of climate change, poverty,...
A recent United Nations' ozone story is a remarkable example of global cooperation in addressing an urgent environmental crisis. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, scientists discovered a thinning of the ozone layer, primarily due to human-made chemicals called...
I've been watching Shaun Overton at his Dustups Ranch for a while now. With tenacious vigor, Shaun has undertaken a greening project on 320 acres in a remote area of Texas. This latest video is exciting as there is visible progress starting to pop up as happy...
The U.S. solar industry is experiencing rapid growth with numerous projects coming online. Recent expansions include large-scale solar farms in Nevada and Texas, harnessing the sun’s power to boost renewable energy capacity. In the first six months of 2024, solar...
A recent MIT discovery — the photomolecular effect — challenges the conventional evaporation process by harnessing light to control molecular movement. Among many potential applications, this breakthrough allows scientists to manipulate water molecules using light...
Global water insecurity is thirsting for innovative solutions to fortify sufficient, safe, and affordable water for drinking, sanitation, and agriculture. A trailblazing Australian company has simply decided that we should "grow" water right along with popular crops,...
Approximately 400 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide each year1. Despite recycling and waste management efforts, a large percentage is inertly stored in landfill or becomes unregulated waste escaping into our ecosystems, where it could remain for...
A research team at the University of Texas has developed "a low-cost gel film made of abundant materials that can pull water from the air in even the driest climates''. Super hygroscopic polymer films leverage unique polymer structures to enhance water absorption...
This PBS video demonstrates the crucial role of beavers in environmental stewardship. Through dam-building, they create habitats that support diverse wildlife, regulate water flow, and enhance biodiversity. PBS highlights how these industrious creatures contribute to...
Beavers play an unappreciated role in wildfire prevention. By building dams and altering water flow, they create wetlands that act as natural firebreaks. These wetlands maintain high moisture levels in surrounding vegetation, reducing its flammability and slowing the...
This Japan daily celebrated "Greenery Day" with a special edition newspaper that had seeds embedded in the biodregadable paper. When planted, the newspaper sprouted flowers. The ink was plant-based to boot. Such a cool idea, I hope it becomes a regular thing. Sources:...