NE Forests Recover Despite Funding Deficits
These days roughly 80 percent of New England is wooded, but over 99 percent of the trees were planted within the last 100 years.
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Environmental Impacts of Legal Cannabis
The rising demand for cannabis may exacerbate water scarcity & divert freshwater from essential agriculture & municipal needs…
Which Of The Big Tech Cos Are Greenest?
As global demand for sustainable practices intensifies, the race among major tech companies to adopt green practices has become highly competitive…
Algae: King of Renewable Biofuels Or Fad Gone By?
The high-energy content and abundance of algae make it a promising alternative to current fuel sources.
Where’s the Biofuel?
Biomass and biofuels, once thought to be the future of renewable energy, have faced various macroeconomic headwinds along the way.
Without “Additionality” Carbon Offsets Are Just Greenwashing
For the carbon emission reductions achieved by an offset project to be genuine, they must exceed, or be additional, to the amount of carbon that would have been removed if the carbon offset credit market did not exist.
Philanthro-Activism To The Rescue?
Philanthro-activism, which combines philanthropy (donating money) and activism, could be an important part of solving the climate crisis.
Snow Drought Adds Insult To Injury For Ecosystems
The lack of snow during periods of snow drought can impact everything from water availability to wildlife viability.
Direct Air Capture: Secret Sauce To Climate Fight?
Is direct air capture (DAC) ready for prime time as a major player in the battle to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
Native Plants: The Heroes Of Firescaping
Firescaping involves designing a landscape to fireproof a property while maintaining aesthetic appeal.