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Where should we stash carbon? Look down
All the while we’ve been strategizing to reduce the carbon flowing into the air, the ground beneath our feet is in dire need of it. Soil just may be the perfect carbon sink, Professor Peter Byck of Arizona State University told attendees of the GreenBiz 16 event, underway in Phoenix this week. Read More...
The future of healthcare is self-care and the future is now
As a boomer, it has become evident that the only way to remain healthy in this toxic world is to take responsibility for my own health. I confess, sometimes I enjoy over indulging in some of the sinful stuff, like too many glasses of red wine, or a mindless binge on organic chips and salsa at my Read More...
Growing food… without soil
According to a 2010 report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, the UAE is dependent on imports for 85-90 percent of its food needs. Azzato said that the company's fully computerized system, which makes use of a high-tech greenhouse, enables them to grow salads year-round, thereby lessening Read More...
The electric car revolution is now scheduled for 2022
The long-awaited, oft-delayed electric car revolution is now scheduled for 2022. That’s according to a report from research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance, which posits that in just six years, the biggest obstacle to the sale of EVs—they cost too much—will be obliterated and Read More...
These states are adding tons of wind energy
On Tuesday, the American Wind Energy Association posted a very interesting list of new records being set by U.S. wind energy this month. For instance, in the power grid for the state of Texas — known as ERCOT, or the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas — wind generated 14,023 Read More...
Researchers discover major new insight into killer pancreatic cancer
Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are told they have less than a year to live, making it one of the deadliest cancers in the world. That’s why cancer charities are finding it “incredibly exciting” that researchers have discovered major insight into the cancer that could lead to a Read More...
German city bans coffee pods on environmental grounds
The use of single-serving coffee makers has been on the rise in Western Europe, where pod machine sales outpace drip coffee makers. But they're not very good for the environment. These portion packs cause unnecessary resource consumption and waste generation, and often contain toxic aluminum. And Read More...
There's a surprising health benefit to using bitcoin
Money can make you sick. Bills, coins and credit cards are dirty. Studies have shown they carry bacteria, fecal matter and even drugs. When analyzing 68 one-dollar bills, researchers found that 87 percent of the bills carried bacteria that "could cause an infection in anyone with a compromised Read More...
A healthy Mediterranean diet is cheaper than a junky American one
A healthy Mediterranean diet is often perceived as expensive, but a new study shows it's not. In fact, fresh veggies and fancy olive oil are cheaper. A new study out of the Miriam Hospital and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank shows that a Mediterranean-style diet costs around $750 per person Read More...
These supplements and foods can help you cope with stress
Stress: It may be a good short-term motivator, but prolonged stress can have harsh consequences on your body. Constant stress can lead to a poor immune system, weight gain around the middle, poor sleep quality and low blood pressure. Anything from big life issues to simply being late for work can Read More...