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Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century.

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New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles.

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Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude.

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Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Dec 30, 2020 09:30AM

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study.

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Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Local Farmer
MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon company, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers.

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Climate Refugees Could Reach One Billion by 2050

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050.

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Drinking Water
WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

WellExplorer is an interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

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Arctic Ice
Saving Arctic Ice Using Glass Beads

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form.

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