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Alternative Sources

Japan's first carbon capture and storage facility to be live by 2030

Japanese oil refiner Eneos Holdings has partnered with utility J-Power to set up Japan's first Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facility. The facility is expected to begin operations at the end of the decade, helping giant firms to cut down their carbon emissions. A site is targeted in western Japan...
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Travel

Oldest largest historical site in the US is in Pennsylvania

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Empowerment

10 Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses to support

With May being Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we specifically want to shed light on businesses owned and operated by members from the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. One opportunity to lift up hard-hit AAPI businesses is to show support with your purchasing...
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Electric Vehicles

NASA contracts Canoo to design new EV for Artemis astronauts

After a competitive process, NASA chose Canoo to design an electric vehicle to transport its Artemis astronauts to the launchpad on their next mission. It's a short drive compared to reaching the moon, but the specialized vehicle needs to be able to carry fully-equipped astronauts, support staff and gear to the...
HOW TO- Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit
DIY

HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

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Drinks

Partners Coffee makes great brew through sustainable actions

It started with a dual passion for great coffee and protecting the environment. Over 10 years later, it’s a local establishment and growing mail order coffee roaster. New products are released regularly to keep the palette curious and content.  Partners Coffee Roasters is proudly based out of New...
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Research

Tonga volcanic eruption largest explosion in modern history

The January volcanic eruption near the Pacific island of Tonga has been confirmed as the biggest eruption ever recorded by modern instruments. Its explosion also surpassed any atomic bomb tests conducted after World War II. The assessment came in a pair of scientific papers published in the journal Science. According...
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Water

California rejects desalination plant in Huntington Beach

The California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected Poseidon Water’s proposed Huntington Beach desalination plant. Despite the promised 50 million gallons of water per day, the commission decided it wasn’t worth the risk to both sea life and residents’ water bills. "The project would kill marine...
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Apps

Achieve a net-zero lifestyle with the help of Joro app

If you’re environmentally-conscious, yet overwhelmed. If you want to make a difference, but feel helpless. Or perhaps climate anxiety has taken hold. Joro app is here to help.  “Joro, from Old Norse jǫrð, or 'earth,' is the protector and personification of the Earth in Norse mythology.” The...

If you’re environmentally-conscious, yet overwhelmed. If you want to make a difference, but feel helpless. Or perhaps climate anxiety has taken...
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Food Waste

Scientists discover how to stop banana peels from browning

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Landscape Architecture

Climate Islands brings nature and community into the city

Barcelona landscape and architecture firm SCOB created seven architectural-landscape "interventions" called Climate Islands. They created inviting, green urban environments in inner city spaces that help mitigate the effects of climate change. The Climate Islands are "an operation of 'urban acupuncture'...

Barcelona landscape and architecture firm SCOB created seven architectural-landscape "interventions" called Climate Islands. They created inviting,...
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Robots

3D printing robot displayed in retail store upcycles plastic

Selfridges in London has been a premier shopping destination for buyers and browsers to see what's going to be hot. That's why there really is no better place for an amazing new window display that showcases a 3D-printing demonstration. The printer is creating amazing designer items using recycled marine plastic....

Selfridges in London has been a premier shopping destination for buyers and browsers to see what's going to be hot. That's why there really is...
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Food

Heinz to package ketchup in recyclable paper bottles

Food and beverage giant Heinz announced that it will be launching a new sustainable paper package for its ketchup. In partnership with sustainable packaging company Pulpex, the two will launch the world's first ketchup packaged in 100% recyclable bottles. According to Pulplexc, the bottle will be made from wood...

Food and beverage giant Heinz announced that it will be launching a new sustainable paper package for its ketchup. In partnership with sustainable...
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Conservation

Cows and deer threaten Earth's largest living organism

We expect destruction to come from something obviously terrible, such as nuclear war or a giant asteroid plunging towards Earth. But a much gentler threat may be the death of the world’s largest living organism; Utah’s Pando Aspen Grove. Deer and cows are nibbling it into oblivion. Aspen trees look...

We expect destruction to come from something obviously terrible, such as nuclear war or a giant asteroid plunging towards Earth. But a much gentler...
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Plants

11 perfect tiny plants to decorate your tiny home

Living tiny means making decisions about every item in your home. From clothing to cookware, only the essentials will fit into the minimalist lifestyle. However, no home should be without greenery. So even if your space is limited, there are tiny plants for your tiny home that will make the perfect addition without...

Living tiny means making decisions about every item in your home. From clothing to cookware, only the essentials will fit into the minimalist...