Cargo Shipping: The Next Frontier In The Greening Of Industry?
80 percent of goods for sale around the world make their way from point A to B on a cargo ship; cleaning up this industry is key to greening the economy.
Sam Heller
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Genetically Modified Organisms: Safe To Eat, Safe For The Environment?
The jury is still out regarding whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can hurt people or the environment.
The Environmental Impact of Corn
Corn is so ubiquitous in our food system that an estimated 70 percent of the atoms in the body of the average American originally came from it.
Renewable Energy & Data Centers: Is The Future Here Now?
Streamlining date centers may be the low hanging fruit when it comes to finding ways to reduce the electricity consumption of our Internet usage.
How Is Melting Permafrost Affecting Arctic Communities?
In the Arctic, a great change is taking place. Permafrost, which covers around 25 percent of exposed land in the Northern Hemisphere, is melting.
Is Incineration Our Way Out Of Landfill Overflow?
Sweden sends 99 percent of its garbage to incineration plants. Why don’t we do more of this in the United States given our overflowing landfills?
Mycoremediation: Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Naturally With….Fungi?
Fungi are so good at breaking down compounds that we’re now employing them to clean up contaminated soils via a technique known as mycoremediation.
Riding The Wave Of The Future On A Dockless E-Scooter
Dockless e-scooters may be a green way to solve transit’s “last mile” conundrum, but bikes, buses and even carpools are greener still.