It’s undeniable that COVID-19 has completely changed our way of living, but there is a silver lining: the coronavirus may be a catalyst for allowing renewable energy to surpass traditional modes of energy generation in the United States. For decades, coal has been responsible for half of the energy in the U.S., but it is […]
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Over the past few years, a new moral code including owning up to one’s mistakes and vowing to “do better” has swept mainstream American culture. Not only have people taken personal oaths to hold themselves to a higher standard, but they’re expecting more out of their neighbors, law enforcement, local elected officials, global leaders, and
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810 miles south of the North Pole, 390 feet deep inside Platåberget Mountain, lay 490 million seeds waiting to be planted. At the world’s northernmost airport, there sits only one destination: the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Formed in collaboration with the Norwegian government and international non-profit The Crop Trust, the seed vault is a preventative
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You have probably heard about Dunkin’s new Beyond Sausage sandwich, Burger King’s Impossible Burger, or even White Castle’s vegan sliders. The new trend of fake meats has been sweeping the nation’s fast food sector, meeting both excitement and resentment. Some say the new trend will help limit greenhouse gases from being released while others have
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As city dwellers, it is safe to say that we spend the vast majority of our time in the built environment. While a weekend ski day, summer camping trip, or even a walk through the Boston Common might make us feel one with nature, we could all do with a little more outdoors. Biophilic architecture
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Source: Pixabay As Tokyo prepares to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games, the city plans to spend $25 billion to accommodate 33 sports and an estimated nine million attendees. Arenas will be filled with national pride, traditional ceremonies, and lifelong achievements — but what happens to the fame and fortune once the Olympic flame is extinguished? For
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Across the globe, many cities have committed to becoming net zero energy, or net zero for short, in the near future, and Boston is one of them. Net zero is achieved when the amount of carbon burned is equal to the amount of renewable energy created or eliminated. Mayor Marty Walsh has signed an executive
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Sourse: Pixabay Duckweed is hailed as a miracle plant, claiming to be a panacea for sustainability issues. The name is appropriate — it is a weed-like plant eaten by ducks. Duckweed is the smallest known flowering plant and grows quickly in still water, often covering the surface. Rutgers University’s Lam Lab proposes duckweed may act as carbon
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Turning off lights when you leave a room; unplugging chargers when they are not in use; taking shorter showers; carpooling and using public transportation. All of these actions, while important to adapt to the age of global warming, leave very little impact in the long run. In order to keep rising temperatures below 2 degrees