The average passenger emits about five US tons of CO2 and 5,547 gallons of waste water each year, while urban farmers use almost five pounds of CO2 and six gallons of water to grow two pounds of produce. Researchers from Texas A&M University believe these two systems could be … [Read more...] about Researchers propose using passenger car emissions in agriculture
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‘Nanojars’ can help remove CO2 and other major pollutants from water
While the most common environmental concern regarding carbon dioxide has to do with its greenhouse effects in the atmosphere, a lot of it actually ends up in our oceans, making them more acidic. In a bid to find a solution to this problem, researchers have recently developed … [Read more...] about ‘Nanojars’ can help remove CO2 and other major pollutants from water
Porous pavement could mitigate flooding and reduce water pollution
Devastating flooding has stretched from Germany to China to Nigeria this summer, and unfortunately, urban design exacerbates this flooding in highly populated areas as concrete and asphalt fail to absorb water as unpaved environments do. Adding more green space to urban areas is … [Read more...] about Porous pavement could mitigate flooding and reduce water pollution
As the weather warms up, here’s how to help animals handle a heatwave
Right now, Western North America is experiencing an ongoing heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, and it’s not just humans who are struggling to cope. It’s getting hot in here—but remedying that by removing various items of clothing isn’t an option for local wildlife or for … [Read more...] about As the weather warms up, here’s how to help animals handle a heatwave
This map lets you trace the path of any waterway across the US
River Runner, a new map developed by data analyst Sam Learner, lets you trace the origins of water throughout the entire United States. Users can click on any location or enter any address and the map will show them where the water in that area is likely to flow to. If, for … [Read more...] about This map lets you trace the path of any waterway across the US
