The mandate prohibiting the use of single use plastic bags became effective just before COVID-19 hit. At that point, everyone starting freaking out that perhaps out reusable bags could be carrying the virus and decided they could not be used. So back to plastic. Am hoping that the information in this article will spread and … Continue reading Maybe we can use our reusable cups and bags again after all
Tag: environment
Remember the climate crisis hockey puck chart? Here’s what it’s showing up in the ocean
If only we were putting in even half the effort at even mitigating the climate crisis as we are with COVID-19. We're running out of time. It's no longer going to be possible to take small steps. We need to do major things right now. https://www.ecowatch.com/oceans-heating-rate-scientists-2646090903.html Oceans Likely to Heat up at Seven Times Their … Continue reading Remember the climate crisis hockey puck chart? Here’s what it’s showing up in the ocean
Wind turbines can be placed in deep water — all you need is money
Beautiful photos attached to this article. Wind turbines are still a growth industry for energy production that doesn't require fossil fuels. Main downside (other than cost) is still that the materials used cannot be easily recycled. Published at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Floating turbines at the Hywind Scotland project in the North … Continue reading Wind turbines can be placed in deep water — all you need is money
Coral turns neon purple out of pure desperation
Click thru to see the incredibly vivid purple shade that some corals turn as a last ditch effort to survive. Reminds me of porcupines and skunks. Coral doesn't have the strength to prevail on its own so they're trying to get the attention of helpful critters plus the production of the color also produces a … Continue reading Coral turns neon purple out of pure desperation
Want to cut global use of plastic water bottles? Fix the pipes.
The best thing a new article can do is give me a new slant on an existing problem. Turns out many plastic water bottles are needed because the local water supply is so polluted. Sure I knew about Detroit, but entire countries? An additional consideration not germane to the point being made here is that … Continue reading Want to cut global use of plastic water bottles? Fix the pipes.
Plastic that disintegrates in a year? Bring it on
The planet desperately needs a substitute for plastics that last forever even when pulverized in small bits. Here's a possibility. https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-bottle-plants-sustainability-2646025779.html Plastic Bottle Made From Plants Degrades in Just One Year Jordan Davidson May. 18, 2020 01:00PM EST Business Avantium, a biochemical company in the Netherlands, is fundraising for a new project that will turn … Continue reading Plastic that disintegrates in a year? Bring it on
The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks.html Calling the rules unnecessary and burdensome to the fossil fuel industry and other businesses, his administration has weakened Obama-era limits on planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and from cars and trucks, and rolled back many more rules governing clean air, water and toxic chemicals. Several major reversals have been finalized in recent … Continue reading The Trump administration continues its destruction of all environmental protection
Reduction in human activity showing up in seismic results
If you ever doubted that human activity has an instant effect on the planet, here's a story that proves it. Decrease in heavy transportation and other weight pushing activities is letting the planet breathe a bit easier. Read on. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-00965-x Coronavirus lockdowns have changed the way Earth moves A reduction in seismic noise because of … Continue reading Reduction in human activity showing up in seismic results
Dark Sky bought by Apple
Apple acquires hyperlocal weather app Mar. 31, 2020 2:09 PM ET|About: Apple Inc. (AAPL)|By: Brandy Betz, SA News Editor Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has purchased popular iOS app Dark Sky for undisclosed terms. The acquisition means the Android version of the app will shutter on July 1, and other popular apps like Carrot Weather will lose API … Continue reading Dark Sky bought by Apple
Grocery store Aldi moves strongly to being green
Aldi's has been working very hard at becoming green. If only other grocery stores would take the same steps. Grocery Chain Aldi Goes Full Organic and Pesticide-Free In Addition To Other Major Changes In response to climate change and the need for healthier food options, grocery store chain ALDI is leading the way and is … Continue reading Grocery store Aldi moves strongly to being green
Finally a triumph for Standing Rock
Dakota access pipeline: court strikes down permits in victory for Standing Rock Sioux Army corps of engineers ordered to conduct full environmental review, which could take years Dakota Access Pipeline water protectors in Standing Rock, North Dakota, in 2017. The Standing Rock Sioux chief welcomed the court’s action on Wednesday. Photograph: ddp USA/REX/Shutterstock Nina LakhaniPublished onWed … Continue reading Finally a triumph for Standing Rock
Coronavirus may be a wake-up call
I was fascinated by the maps showing the massive reduction in pollution across China that's occurred as a result of the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus. Yes, those business disruptions are wreaking havoc on business supply lines and the availability of certain products made only from China (including some medications). But the air is incredibly … Continue reading Coronavirus may be a wake-up call
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