Climate
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Technology
Technology USAThis Sustainable Stone Shines Brighter Than Ever
A new way to create diamonds, using sustainably sourced energy and carbon captured from air pollution, is proving to reverse damage to ecosystems, lower the carbon footprint, and positively-impact the planet, all while creating fine jewelry.
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Heroes
Heroes USAThis Hashtag Aims to Remove Tons of Trash from the Earth’s Oceans
A millionaire YouTuber is turning to his fans for help in cleaning up our Earth’s oceans: in a project set to remove 30 million pounds of ocean waste, the YouTuber has already reached almost half his fundraising goal in under a month.
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Environment
Environment United KingdomHere’s to Cleaner Air and Better Health, with This Low-Traffic Neighborhood Plan
Birmingham is working on a plan to curb pollution and emissions, combat poor health, and reduce congestion: the UK's second largest city aims to ensure low traffic with initiatives to close roads, remove parking spaces, introduce new zero-emission buses and create more cycleways.
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Society
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Environment
Environment AustraliaAlgae: An Unlikely Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change
Even the most intricate pieces of our planet are proving to play a huge role in its long-term sustainability: a surprising study has found that ocean algal blooms have sucked most carbon dioxide from Australia’s recent wildfires, aiding in the fight against climate change.
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Environment
Environment Iraq“Let’s Depend Less on Fossils and More on Renewables,” Says OPEC Member
The deputy prime minister of Iraq has become the first member of an OPEC nation to call on oil-producing countries to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels, and instead turn to solar power and nuclear reactors.
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Environment
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Technology
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Environment
Environment ColombiaGreen Roofs and Vertical Gardens Make This City Cooler
Since Medellin, Colombia, has put its “green corridors” project in place in 2018 to cool public spaces by planting trees, installing green roofs and vertical gardens, the city has seen its temperature drop by 2 degrees Celsius.
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Technology
