Planting trees is an excellent thing to do for the environment and to help push back against the climate crisis. But are they the magic solution? Well, not really. As much as they help, they are still a lot of unknowns to them.
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You probably don’t think fungi are very important to climate change. They just eat dead things, right? Ignoring the fact that that is. . . important, it turns out that fungi also play a role in sequestering carbon in the soil and human meddling has endangered that.
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Flooding has always been a problem for certain areas and with climate change, the problem has gotten worse and for some places. Unfortunately, it will continue to do so. It is imperative that there be plans for that so how is the UK dealing with flooding considering that they have been having a bit of trouble with rising waters recently?
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Sure cows produce emissions but did you know you could use their poop as fuel? John Lewis is switching their fleet over to carbon neutral cow manure in 2021. Gross? Kind of, yes. But also better for the environment which is really the important thing here. The new biomethane is a switch over from rotting vegetables.
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Nuclear fusion is the stuff of science fiction but scientists are working hard to make it a reality. A joint force from around the world has banded together to create this promising form of renewable energy but even if they are successful, everyone is in agreement that solar and wind are still our best bet right now.
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It’s been identified that emissions from cars are a problem. Most people know this and that’s why moving to electric is such an attractive option. But how big of a problem is staggering. Greenhouse gas emissions form diesel vehicles wiped out the gains from renewable energy.
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Disposable diapers are not great for the environment which is why many families have gone to cloth (they’re also cheaper in the long run). There’s a new nappy coming to the market with the Sumo, the cloth diaper made from SeaCell.
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Eating out is always a nice treat but how can you be sure that the place you’re eating is engaging in sustainable practices? If you’re going to Silo, you never have to ask that because the entire restaurant is a practice in zero waste sustainability.
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Climate change is real and it is a problem that will leave humanity in extreme danger if not acted on before it’s too late. A new study that has been endorsed by over a thousand scientists confirms what many people already recognize but some still attempt to ignore: Climate change is real and we need to act fast.
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Google has recently joined the ranks of companies whose employees are asking them to do better for the climate. More than 1k workers signed a public letter asking that the tech giant make more aggressive steps to mitigate their hand in climate change and to end partnerships with climate denying groups.
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Food is a major focus area when it comes to talks of climate change. Lack of it, the toll cattle and other herd animals are taking on the environment, the lack of space and water for agriculture, etc. These are all issues we’re going to have to wrestle with. There’s one small solution out there though: Microbes.
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Buildings need to be strong and although concrete isn’t a very pretty material, it is pretty tough. A new process using waste materials will make it a little tougher and a little bouncy to boot. The new “rubber” concrete will be able to take impacts better and last longer than traditional concrete.
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How many people would be effected by the rising sea level? Up to 250 million people and that’s no small number of. The even worse news? Even if we do everything to turn back the clock on climate change, the sea levels will still rise by 1-3 feet in the coming decades.
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The idea that green energy isn’t profitable is one that (sadly on many levels) holds many parts of the world back from making real, long lasting changes in manufacturing and energy usage. Ibrahim AlHusseini, a successful investor, says that this concept is bunk and the environment can be profitable.
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Have you been outside when it’s hot and thought, man, it would be awesome if I could get some air conditioning while I’m out here? Well, they have done this in Qatar to help fight against the overbearing heat.
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