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Climate: This Louisiana neighborhood is retreating in the face of climate change By: Alexandria Herr on 3 June 2021, 10:45 am In early May, President Joe Biden stood in front of the 70-year old Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana. With the aging bridge in the background, he spoke about the hurricanes that have … Read more

This administrative office building features a net-zero carbon design By: Dawn Hammon on 3 June 2021, 6:30 pm This administrative building sets an example for green construction. Little-known firms lead America's list of top methane polluters By: Bonface Landi on 3 June 2021, 5:30 pm Among the top 10 emitters of methane, five are smaller … Read more

Food & Beverage: A Better Brew: Drinking Beer Sustainably By: Gemma Alexander on 3 June 2021, 9:00 am Let’s look into the sustainability of our beer. At least 5,000 years old, beer is… The post A Better Brew: Drinking Beer Sustainably appeared first on Earth911. Health & Beauty: Vegan Beauty: the Best Plant-based Skincare Ingredients … Read more

This Indonesian high-rise performs 36% better than LEED baseline By: KC Morgan on 5 March 2021, 7:30 pm Located in Jakarta’s central business district of Sudirman, Sequis Tower makes a space for itself on the city skyline. Drawing inspiration from the Banyan tree for both design influence and metaphoric meaning, the tower is meant to … Read more

BUSINESS: Earth911 Podcast: Dr. Eyal Harel on the Increasing Frequency of Toxic Algal Blooms By: Earth911 on 8 January 2021, 10:00 am Listen to “Earth911 Podcast: Eyal Harel on the Increasing Frequency of Toxic Algal Blooms” on Spreaker. Cyanobacteria algal blooms are a growing problem worldwide. As humans use more fertilizer and the climate warms, … Read more

Politics: What the Georgia Senate candidates think about climate change By: Zoya Teirstein on 5 January 2021, 11:45 am It may be a new year, but the 2020 election isn’t over yet. All eyes are on Georgia, where four candidates are duking it out over a pair of crucial U.S. Senate seats. The two runoff … Read more

Rolloe is a bike wheel that filters outdoor air while you cycle By: Dawn Hammon on 5 January 2021, 7:30 pm While ‘rolling’ through the streets of London, designer Kristen Tapping came up with the idea for Rolloe, a bicycle wheel that filters outdoor air pollution. By 2035, all new cars sold in Massachusetts must … Read more

Food: Plant-Based Soups — Super for You & the Planet By: Patti Roth on 5 January 2021, 10:00 am Warm, rich, and hearty. Light and refreshing. Spicy and silken. The styles, flavors, and textures of soups are limitless. Even if you’re ditching dairy. Or blowing off beef. Lucious plant-based soup recipes are plentiful, from traditional favorites … Read more

Politics: The first words from the ‘barrier-busting’ nominees for Biden’s climate team By: Angely Mercado on 21 December 2020, 9:01 pm President-elect Joe Biden took the stage Saturday afternoon at The Queen Theater in Wilmington, Delaware, to unveil a slate of diverse nominees for key energy and climate positions, including the prospective heads of the … Read more