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Extensive Coral Bleaching in the Pacific Shocks Scientists
A crew of scientists who are spending two years aboard a research ship traveling around the world have said they were shocked to find basically all of the Pacific Ocean’s reefs to be affected by bleaching. “What we’ve seen in…
Seattle to Ban Plastic Straws, Utensils at Restaurants Next Year
Starting next year, Seattle restaurants will no longer provide plastic straws and plastic utensils to its patrons after a 2010 ordinance finally takes effect. “As of July 1, 2018, food services businesses should not be providing plastic straws or utensils,”…
Wales Recycling Rate Hits 64 Per Cent Target Three Years Early
Wales again increased its overall recycling rate last year meaning it has now reached its target of recycling 64 per cent of household waste three years ahead of schedule, the Welsh government announced yesterday. Provisional Welsh waste and recycling figures…
Wind and Solar Power Helped Prevent Up To 12,700 Deaths
The massive increase in wind and solar energy helped prevent the premature deaths of up to 12,700 people over a nine-year period in the US, according to new research which illustrates the wider benefits of ditching fossil fuels beyond limiting…
TESLA TINY HOUSE: A Perfect Home to Show off Solar Power Potential (PHOTO)
Tesla has a new way to demonstrate the possibilities of its home solar products to potential customers – using a ‘tiny house’ on wheels, which it can tow on a rolling tour with a Tesla Model X. The Tesla Tiny…
David Suzuki: Wildfires Are a Climate Change Wake-Up Call
Wildfires are sweeping BC. Close to 900 have burned through 600,000 hectares so far this year, blanketing western North America with smoke. Fighting them has cost more than $230 million—and the season is far from over. It’s not just BC.…
July Ties for Hottest Month on Record
Last month tied July 2016 as the hottest July in recorded history, according to a preliminary analysis by NASA. And as a result, it also statistically tied with August 2016 and July 2016 as the hottest months ever recorded. Mashable’s…