Scientist finds beloved lake from his childhood polluted, see what he did next
What if there were a totally safe, biodegradable nanomaterial that could transform polluted ponds and lakes into healthy, vibrant ecosystems again? It turns out, that such a technology already exists, created by a young man named Marino Morikawa. A Peruvian-Japanese scientist with a degree in environmental science from a university in Japan, Marino Morikawa, […]
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This is how we all can make a difference to reduce water pollution-
As you read this, consider that your brain is made up of 73 percent water, while the planet we live on is about 70 percent water. Only three percent of Earth’s water is freshwater, with most of that locked in ice. Now consider that the human population is climbing from over 7.7 billion people […]
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This is how eco-friendly housing can be gratifying and prosperous
As warnings about climate change become more and more common in the daily news, many homeowners are faced with concerns they haven’t had to think about too much before. Would my home be ready to withstand a natural disaster? What if my house isn’t ready for a changing climate? Meanwhile across the world, people […]
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Hand Dryers vs Paper Towels: A Comparison Between the Two
What Are Paper Towels?Paper towels are absorbent towels made from tissue paper instead of cloth. Unlike their cloth counterparts, paper towels are disposable and are usually only used once. Paper towels soak up water due to their loosely woven fiber structure. This structure allows water to travel between the fibers, even when going against gravity. […]
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McDonald’s Switching to Paper Straws in the UK and Ireland
The UK has recently taken large strides toward phasing out single-use plastics. They added a charge to plastic bags to reduce use and are currently trying to ban wet wipes—which have caused major sewage issues. Now, McDonald’s says that they will be removing plastic straws in their UK and Ireland locations and replacing them with […]
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