Could You Live in One of these Prefab Homes?
The tiny house movement has sparked the creativity of home dwellers and designers alike, as more people gravitate away from …
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A Biological & Eco-Friendly Way to Harvest Palm Oil? Agroforestry Research Says Yes.
Can palm oil be grown sustainably? Agroforestry research suggests it can, and without chemicals. Oil palms are typically grown in …
COVID Has Impacted Environmental Research but Citizen Scientists Are Stepping In
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in 2020 disrupted field research and environmental monitoring efforts worldwide. Travel restrictions and social distancing …
How Sumatran Rhino Conservation Is Boosting Local Economies
Sumatran rhino conservation is inspiring a thriving creative economy… Local communities in a Sumatran rhino stronghold are benefiting from a …
COVID-19 Infections Are Being Found in Wild Animals. Here’s What that Could Mean.
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have found coronavirus infections in pet cats and dogs and in multiple …
What Does It Mean to “Build Back Better”? Here Are Some Ideas.
Much has transpired to disrupt the political status quo since President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris chose their …
Establishing Planetary Boundaries to Guide Sustainable Business
For sustainable business, “planetary boundaries” define the new rules… The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN), an initiative of the Global …
Like FDR, Should Biden Use the Civilian Conservation Corps to Rebuild the USA?
During his first 100 days in office, President Joe Biden will face three deepening crises involving a global pandemic, economic …
Microsoft’s Chief Environmental Officer Discusses the Company’s Big Sustainability Goals
One of the boldest climate commitments in 2020 came from the tech giant Microsoft, which in January pledged to be …
What It Can Mean to Have a Native American, Deb Haaland, Leading the U.S. Department of Interior
With Deb Haaland at the helm, the department may finally start keeping its promises to Native Americans. President-elect Joe Biden …