ALARMING GLACIER NEWS
A major Greenland glacier is interacting with the ocean tides, resulting in previously unaccounted for melting and potentially faster sea[…]
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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.
GOOD NEWS ABOUT GASOLINE
The U.S. is by far the world’s largest consumer of gasoline. But consumption has fallen compared with pre-pandemic levels. It’s[…]
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FUNGAL PROBLEM
Between 10 and 23% of crops worldwide are lost to fungal infection each year despite widespread use of antifungals. An[…]
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SOLAR PANEL DISPOSAL SOLUTION
There’s a looming problem with tons of waste solar panels. These panels typically last about 30 years. Around 8 million[…]
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DIRE DROUGHT
A devastating drought in the Horn of Africa, where tens of millions of people and animals have been pushed into[…]
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U.S. SOLAR BOOM
America and Europe fumbled the race to manufacture solar technology at scale. Chinese firms control more than 80% of the[…]
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OCEAN ALARM
The ocean is heating up more rapidly than experts previously realized. As the planet has accumulated as much heat in[…]
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CLIMATE CHANGE PERCEPTION
When spurring action against climate change, NGOs and governmental agencies frequently assume people are unmotivated to act because they view[…]
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ACHOO, ACHOO, ACHOO!!
When spring arrives, as many as 81 million Americans experience seasonal allergies. As the planet warms and more CO2 is[…]
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HEATING AND COOLING SOLUTIONS
The key to more efficient heating and cooling may lie underground. Storing heat and cold for months in deep aquifers[…]
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