Vertical Farming: The Only Way Is Up?
Is vertical farming the key to boosting agricultural productivity to feed an increasingly hungry human world population?
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Geothermal Power
The U.S. has more installed geothermal capacity than any country in the world—and the capacity for much more… Could it be the next big energy source domestically and beyond?
Off-Roading Sought in Panther Habitat
Florida may have a hockey team named after its panther, but efforts to conserve the animal’s habitat have taken some hits in the last few years.
Gulf Stream Energy, with Turtles in Mind
A new project hopes to show how we can harness the kinetic energy of ocean currents without harming turtles and other marine wildlife…
How Green Is That…Electronics Recycler?
Three Green Options for Trading in Your Used Electronics
Corals Die for Airport Expansion
A thriving coral habitat in the Marshall Islands is under threat of destruction thanks to an airport expansion on Majuro, the capital atoll.
Warmer Temps Draw Pine Beetles North
Whitebark pine forests across the American West are suffering the consequences of global warming in the form of pine beetle infestations, and land managers are trying to respond.
Crocodiles from the Crypt
A New Crocodile Species Inhabiting the Ancient Nile Is Discovered through DNA Sequencing
How Green Is That…Rain Gear?
Umbrellas, Boots and Slickers that Are Keeping It Green Ready to suit up for the wet weather and in the market for new gear? Stay dry with umbrellas, boots and slickers that can withstand the elements while keeping resource use to a minimum. 1. Each umbrella ($45) from Monsoon Vermont is unique—colorfully crafted from plastic […]
By the Numbers: Electronic Waste
2.37 Million Tons of Electronics Are Discarded in the U.S. Each Year, and Most of It Ends Up in Landfills 2.37 million tons. This is the amount of electronic waste that was discarded in 2009 in the U.S. alone. Currently, most discarded consumer electronics end up in landfills, or exported out of the U.S, often […]