Because much of the food our pets eat is meat-based, our beloved furry companions carry quite a heavy environmental pawprint. Scientists estimate that dogs and cats are responsible for a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions caused by animal agriculture, which adds up to a … [Read more...] about Do the environment a favor by getting your pet on an insect-based diet
Archives for August 2019
India wages war against single-use plastics to fight the country’s trash crisis
India consumes about 14 million tons of plastic every year – out of which a staggering 70 percent is simply discarded, as most of the country’s cities lack an organized system for waste management. As a result, the world's largest democracy is home to vast trash mountains that … [Read more...] about India wages war against single-use plastics to fight the country’s trash crisis
This Chinese utility’s finances show how much cheaper solar is than coal
Electricity giant China Power’s figures for the first half of 2019 have demonstrated the economic take-off of solar power in the country. The Hong Kong based company reported higher earnings from coal-generated electricity than solar, however, when profits from photovoltaic (PV) … [Read more...] about This Chinese utility’s finances show how much cheaper solar is than coal
Shift your mindset and turn failures into wins by cultivating a “Learning Mind”
It is easy to dwell on the negative experiences in our lives. Maybe you failed a test, ended a relationship, or forgot an important deadline. Whatever the situation may be, it is only truly a failure if we fail to learn from the experience. Carrying the wisdom gained from … [Read more...] about Shift your mindset and turn failures into wins by cultivating a “Learning Mind”
If you really listen, can you hear the plants speak? This researcher says yes.
Monica Gagliano’s research is controversial even within the scientific community. The northern Italian native studies plants, more specifically, their sentient ability to communicate and even speak in their fashion. At the University of Sydney, Gagliano researches whether … [Read more...] about If you really listen, can you hear the plants speak? This researcher says yes.