Researchers explore how citizens can become agents of environmental change
Some programs work better than others when it comes to involving citizens in preserving the environment. After reviewing those that worked, researchers propose a blueprint for how others can educate people to maximize their impact.
Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan
In March 2011, a chain of events led to the most complicated nuclear accident that has ever occurred. It began with a magnitude-9.0 earthquake, followed by a tsunami that caused a meltdown of the nuclear reactor in Fukushima, Japan. It…
Wind and solar plants rise in the shadow of Fukushima's nuclear meltdown in Japan
In March 2011, a chain of events led to the most complicated nuclear accident that has ever occurred. It began with a magnitude-9.0 earthquake, followed by a tsunami that caused a meltdown of the nuclear reactor in Fukushima, Japan. It…
Is daylight time worth the trouble?
This is the weekend we “fall back” here in the U.S. Are you glad? Sad? Mad? Advocates say daylight time saves energy and wins wars. Studies show injuries and illnesses rise when clocks change.
CSR Hero Sharon Baker is Making Aflac a Greener Place
Baker puts her passion for environmentalism to work. As an Aflac supervisor in policy services, Sharon Baker spends her days not only taking care of Aflac customers, but spreading awareness about the importance of taking care of the environment. She…
Decoding the complex life of a simple parasite
(Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University) Scientists decode the genome sequence of one of nature’s most complex parasites, dicyemids.
7 Water And Energy Conservation Strategies For Large Families
7 Ways To Conserve Water And Energy When You Have A Large Family
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A gorgeous eco hotel to open in the Dolomites
In June, the Adler Hotel Group will debut the Adler Lodge Ritten, a new eco-focused hotel in Italy’s Dolomites mountain range.
Energy equity: bringing solar power to low-income communities
From New York to California, states are adopting “community solar” programs that bring solar power and lower energy bills to low-income households.
First Round of 15 Winners of Reinventing Cities Competition Announced, Creating New Beacons of Sustainable Design & Construction
The winning projects of a global competition for innovative carbon-free and resilient urban projects were announced in Oslo and sent to us by C40 CITIES. Have a look.
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