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The meat industry has a bigger impact on society than we might realize
The conversation surrounding the production and consumption of meat usually involves the emissions that come as a result of raising livestock. What we rarely think about is how the meat industry employs workers and supports the livelihoods and food security of almost a 1.3 billion people. We also Read More...
On-call scheduling would be a thing of the past if these laws pass
A state senator in Connecticut is pushing for the passage of a fair workweek bill, which would outlaw on-call scheduling, the practice of employers keeping workers on the line for a potential shift without any guarantee of work, and frequently canceling shifts at the last minute with no Read More...
Feel free to disagree. It’s good for society
The notion that we should only say things that are pleasing and agreeable is damaging to society and the spirit. What makes a society vibrant and healthy are principled troublemakers, according to a psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Here’s why we all benefit when Read More...
Parks and green spaces 'save NHS more than £100 million a year'
Parks and green spaces save the NHS more than £100 million a year, new research has Read More...
Seven ways ... to prevent weak bones
While factors such as age and gender affect your chances of getting osteoporosis, there are many lifestyle changes you can make to reduce the Read More...
Record-breaking paper water purifier operates at near 100 percent efficiency
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have created a highly efficient device that uses sunlight and black carbon-dipped paper to clean water. The paper is placed in a triangular arrangement, which enables it to vaporize and absorb water with nearly 100 percent efficiency. The simple, Read More...
Renewable sources account for most new U.S. power capacity
The history of power production through the early part of the 21st century was very much a tale of nonrenewable energy resources. Power was produced primarily by coal, natural gas, and nuclear energy at large power plants at central locations and distributed to customers via the electrical Read More...
This former steel mill will soon be a tech-filled greenhouse
The next Gotham Greens location will convert old industry in Baltimore into a hydroponic farm, to provide local produce (and Read More...
Nigeria is shifting to renewable energy to bring power to all its people
Nearly half of Nigeria’s population have no access to electricity at all. Africa’s most populous country wants to expand electricity access to 90 percent of the population by 2030, and to do that, Nigeria is turning to renewable energy. The country aims to generate 30 percent of its total Read More...
Only electric ships will be able to enter Norway’s majestic fjords as of 2026
The wondrous fjords of Norway have become so popular over the years that hundreds of thousands of tourists are passing through them on cruise ships each year. While this is good for Norway’s tourism industry, it’s terrible for the environment as the passing of these cruise ships lead to spikes Read More...