GATHERING GOLD
A new method extracts gold from electronics waste, then uses the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon[…]
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Author: Gail McCormick
Gail McCormick has been a leader in climate change activism for over 40 years. Her relevant award-winning art has been shown in museums, university galleries, and at the landmark UN Rio Conference. As a board member of HealthLink, she helped eradicate antiquated Massachusetts coal power plants and has been chair of Sustainable Arlington, MA. She has a Master’s degree from Columbia University. Follow her on Twitter @GailMcCormick20.
GLOBAL FREEZING DUE TO GLOBAL WARMING
A polar vortex is expected to bring snow, ice and brutal cold to most of the U.S. as frigid air[…]
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SUPERIOR SOLAR PANELS
One way to increase solar cell efficiency is to change their chemical makeup. Current cells use silicon, a long-lasting inorganic[…]
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MORE ON INSURANCE PROBLEMS
Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, and other natural catastrophes are now so common the insurance industry has given them a[…]
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PROMISING NEW MATERIAL
A new material for high density data storage can be erased and recycled in a more efficient and sustainable way,[…]
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HUDSON RIVER RISING LEVEL
Over the past century, sea level on the Hudson River has risen about a foot. An extension of the Atlantic[…]
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FABULOUS FLIES
Flies are increasingly at risk due to rising global temperatures. Bees can tolerate much higher temperatures and have a wider[…]
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FARMLAND LOSS FROM SEA LEVEL RISE
Much of global agriculture is concentrated on coastal plains and low-lying islands. In the Nile and Mekong Deltas–some of the[…]
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SOLAR PANEL ANGLES
Currently solar panels are vulnerable to high-wind events, with possible structural collapse and failures. Tracking mounts that rotate the panels[…]
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