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Conservation

Mountains of sugar are hiding beneath seagrass meadows

Scientists have found a mindboggling deposit of sugar in an odd place: underneath seagrass meadows in the oceans of the world. According to researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, seagrass meadows conceal mountains of sugar. It’s like a Willy Wonka fantasy, with enough sugar...
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Travel

Oldest largest historical site in the US is in Pennsylvania

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Animals

Jumping worm invasion isn't cause for alarm, experts say

Experts say that Americans shouldn't worry much about the jumping worm invasion. Although jumping worms are not new to America, the recent resurgence of the worms has sparked alarm among farmers and gardeners. Various individuals have recently reported spotting the jumping worms of the genus Amynthas....
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Environment

Environmental lessons from Pacific Islanders

If we want to learn how to deal with a quickly endangered world, we can learn some lessons from people who are already dealing with the consequences: Pacific Islanders. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated about a quarter million Pacific Islanders will die annually between 2030 and 2050 from climate...
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Food Waste

Scientists discover how to stop banana peels from browning

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Businesses

LEED certified Bořislavka Center makes use of odd topography

Bořislavka Center is a master plan that encompasses four separate buildings on a single lot in Prague, Czech Republic. Designed by Aulík Fišer Architects, the development is a result of ideas formed during a design competition that outlined comprehensive project goals.  Client KKCG Real Estate...
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Businesses

Here in Melton, businesses can create a greener future

In more ways than one, the Western Business Accelerator and Centre for Excellence (BACE) is building a better future. That's why it was designed to fight the environmental problems the world is facing today. The simple, elegant design focus was long-term, low-running costs. The two-story building...
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Research

World's longest mountain range is mostly under water

Far beneath the ocean’s surface stretches the world’s longest mountain range. It’s one of the world’s great mysteries, barely explored beyond mapping and involved in all kinds of seismic activity. The zig zagging mid-ocean ridge (yes, it deserves a catchier, more majestic name) zig zags around the...
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Conservation

Ancient forest in China discovered by cave explorers

Scientists have expressed enthusiasm after the discovery of an ancient forest at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in the Guangxi region of southern China. The forest contains both undergrowth and tall trees, some reaching up to 130 feet in height, and was first stumbled upon by cave explorers who notified scientists...

Scientists have expressed enthusiasm after the discovery of an ancient forest at the bottom of a giant sinkhole in the Guangxi region of southern...
HOW TO- Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
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HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

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Hotels

Historic Texas hotel combines the past with the future

The Albert Hotel is a landmark of Texas hill country in historic Downtown Fredricksburg located on Main Street. Built on the site of and retaining the Keidel family pharmacy and homestead founded 175 years ago, the Albert Hotel is being renovated and expanded in a sustainable update designed by Clayton Korte...

The Albert Hotel is a landmark of Texas hill country in historic Downtown Fredricksburg located on Main Street. Built on the site of and retaining...
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Air

The best and worst cities for clean air around the world

The air we breathe is one of the most critical elements of our existence, so it’s no surprise there’s concern over the quality of that air. Air pollution is the result of a combination of natural and human-made particulates that together create unhealthy, unpleasant air. The air quality experts at HouseFresh...

The air we breathe is one of the most critical elements of our existence, so it’s no surprise there’s concern over the quality of that air....
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Clothing

They create loungewear committed to social change

If you want to support a sustainable company doing good in the world, consider Eavolu. They are a loungewear clothing brand that does good beyond the production and packaging. Eavolu, along with a growing number of other companies, partners with organizations committed to environmental and social change. With...

If you want to support a sustainable company doing good in the world, consider Eavolu. They are a loungewear clothing brand that does good beyond...
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Water

New purification facility will take water from toilet to tap

Most people don’t like to think about flushing the toilet and having that same water come out of the tap. But as the California megadrought grinds on, Governor Gavin Newsom has become very enthusiastic about a new plan to render sewage water drinkable. “There’ll have never been a project like this...

Most people don’t like to think about flushing the toilet and having that same water come out of the tap. But as the California megadrought...
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Drinks

This water dispenser uses smart technology for a clean drink

Innovative solutions are essential for removing petroleum-based plastics from our daily life. Bevi, a bubbly, bottleless water dispenser for offices and commercial spaces, is dedicated to offering a variety of drink options, sans the plastic bottle.  Bevi currently has two models of water dispensers....

Innovative solutions are essential for removing petroleum-based plastics from our daily life. Bevi, a bubbly, bottleless water dispenser for...