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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...
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...
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 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,...
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...