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Image Credit: Andre Moura On Thursday, April 22, we will observe Earth Day. This totally boggles my mind because I believe that we should not just proclaim a particular day throughout 365 days a year to focus on the health and well-being of the earth. This should be a focus throughout our everyday life by protecting and preserving Mother Earth. As I was reading a recent issue of AARP Magazine, I…

Earth911 Reader: Civilian Conservation Corps and the Economic Impact of Extreme Temperatures

The Earth911 Reader collects and comments on useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time and keep you informed about the trends in environmental issues. IN SCIENCE Temperature Changes Negatively Impacts Economic Growth One of the characteristics of global warming is much broader day-to-day temperature ranges. A new study in Nature that examined 40 years of…

Earth911 Reader: The End of King Coal, Green Fuels From Plants and Carbon Capture Progress

The Earth911 Reader collects and comments on useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time and keep you informed about the trends in environmental issues. IN SCIENCE EU Introduces Digital Earth Model to Support Climate Decisionmaking Destination Earth and GreenData4All are two sides of a newly minted climate decision-support infrastructure introduced by the…

Earth911 Reader: 1.5° C Warming Is Inevitable and the World Appears Ready to Respond

The Earth911 Reader consolidates useful news about science, business, sustainability, and recycling to save you time. This week, scientists warn that 1.5° C warming is inevitable, Trump’s efforts to auction oil-drilling rights in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, progress in global plastic recycling policy, and much more. IN SCIENCE 1.5° C Warming Is Inevitable Despite the Paris Accord,…

Earth911 Podcast: Dr. Eyal Harel on the Increasing Frequency of Toxic Algal Blooms

Listen to “Earth911 Podcast: Eyal Harel on the Increasing Frequency of Toxic Algal Blooms” on Spreaker. Cyanobacteria algal blooms are a growing problem worldwide. As humans use more fertilizer and the climate warms, freshwater lakes are more likely to be overwhelmed by these essential but deadly bacteria. Earth911 talks with Dr. Eyal Harel, CEO of Berlin-based BlueGreen Water Technologies Ltd…

Earth911 Podcast: Sustainable Home Shopping With Loop

Are you thinking about shopping with home delivery during the lockdown? You need to know Loop, the home grocery delivery service that picks up and recycles what you buy when you are done. Earth911 talks with Benjamin Weir, North American business development manager at Loop. Launched by TerraCycle, the innovative recycling company, Loopstore.com currently offers 173 food and personal care…

Earth911 Podcast: Emerald Packaging CEO Kevin Kelly on Plastic Use and Producer Responsibility

Plastic pollution surged along with COVID-19 as the world’s human population raced to protect itself from the virus. We talk with Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, one of the largest plastic bag makers in the country. Kelly shares how in-store recycling programs have been curtailed by fears about spreading infections and the continuing increase in plastic usage compared to previous years.…