If your stomach has ever swollen to the point where you felt the urge to unbutton your pants, chances are bloating is to blame. The good thing is that bloating can usually be relieved with some simple dietary changes. According to Kellyann Petrucci, a leading naturopathic … [Read more...] about Add these 4 foods to your diet to reduce bloating
Archives for July 2020
Two new innovations allow solar cells to harness more light
Solar cells work by absorbing light waves, harnessing the photons' energy to knock electrons off of atoms, thereby generating electricity. Here's the thing, though: different light waves have different levels of energy, and current solar cells can't use low-frequency wavelengths … [Read more...] about Two new innovations allow solar cells to harness more light
After 250 years, the Esselen tribe has reclaimed their homelands
In 1770, the people of the Esselen Tribe of northern California were forcibly removed from their lands and brought to Spanish missions. But now, after more than 250 years, the Esselen tribe is landless no more. This week, the Esselen tribe finalized the purchase of a 1,200-acre … [Read more...] about After 250 years, the Esselen tribe has reclaimed their homelands
41 US states show emission cuts and GDP growth go hand in hand
Economic prosperity and environmental preservation are often portrayed as mutually exclusive goals. But do we really have to choose between financial health and a healthy planet for future generations? Research from 41 states across the US says no. Research from the World … [Read more...] about 41 US states show emission cuts and GDP growth go hand in hand
Scientists mix old tires and construction waste to make sustainable roads
Construction, renovation, and demolition account for about half the waste produced annually worldwide, while around 1 billion scrap tires are generated globally each year. The two issues may not seem to have a direct link with one another, but scientists in Australia have blended … [Read more...] about Scientists mix old tires and construction waste to make sustainable roads