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News & Articles By Jessica Dolores
04/08/2019
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By Jessica Dolores
Fight air pollution with tires that clean the air as you drive: Goodyear proposes tread made with integrated living moss
Goodyear recently introduced their new line of eco-friendly tires made from its recycled counterparts which contain oxygen-producing moss, and even glow in the dark. It has been described as the world’s “weirdest, most eco-friendly tire design.” Moss embedded in the tire is alive and produces oxygen. No part is inflated, thus saving motorists from the trouble […]
02/07/2019
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By Jessica Dolores
Be sure to buy biodegradable sunscreen to protect coral reefs
The sun is out and you’re raring to wear that pair of shades that has been languishing in your cabinet drawer for months. It’s also about time to resurrect that pair of slippers, your swim gear, picnic mat, barbecue grill, and other summer must-haves. Of course, sunscreen is part of these summer staples. But wait. […]
10/29/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
The carbon footprint of smartphone use and data centers is growing, harming the environment according to new study
The rise of digital technology has made smartphones indispensable. All you have to do is check your smartphone, laptop or computer for the latest news or to get in touch with your friends and family. No wonder the use of smartphones has grown by leaps and bounds. A 2016 scientific study published in Telecommunications Policy […]
09/20/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Young children exposed to indoor air pollution or cigarette smoke found to have increased risk of respiratory sickness
There are two things in the air that people know to be harmful: air pollution and tobacco smoke. While the particular dangers that each bring are well-documented, the same can’t be said on how both affect expectant mothers and their newborn. These risks were the focus of a study made by the University of Cape Town […]
06/16/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
That’s the last straw! Why drinking from a straw actually is bad for you AND the environment
Those colorful plastic straws you poke into juice boxes or put inside a can of soda may be a part of your life, but do you know that they actually do more harm than good? Here’s a list of the dangers sipping on a straw can bring. (h/t to LittleThings.com) “Smokers’ lips” – Frequent smoking makes people develop […]
06/13/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Environmental pollution affects the scent of flowers, explaining the decline of various plant species and insect populations
Waking up to the sweet smell of roses on your bedside table, and stepping into water with fragrant rose petals strewn all over the bathtub is sheer bliss. Sadly, these days could be a thing of the past, if we don’t stop air pollution in its tracks. The flowers’ fragrant language is in peril, no […]
05/25/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Enzyme discovery enables production of renewable biofuel; could replace petroleum-based gasoline additive
At a time when population growth is making sources of energy more limited, looking for alternate sources of renewable energy is as important as ever. The discovery of a new enzyme that enables the microbial production of a renewable option to petroleum-based toluene, a popular octane booster in gasoline, is, therefore, welcome news. This also […]
05/15/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
With plastic pollution in the oceans at 16xs more than previously thought, is it even possible to clean it up?
There was a time when the sea was the go-to place for keeping the body clean and catching fresh fish free from harmful chemicals. Beach lovers didn’t think twice about swimming there because they knew it was perfectly safe, and good for their health besides. But recent figures show that those who hesitate to swim […]
05/10/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Driverless ride sharing taxis you can order from an app coming soon
It’s a scene straight out of a futuristic film. The year is 2022. You step into a driverless electric car using a big front door. You can see everything within and outside the car, thanks to big swaths of glass on the sides and roof. The car can weave through traffic, change lanes, overtake other […]
05/08/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Sunscreens destroy coral reefs by releasing harmful chemicals that disrupt microorganisms found in water
Summer is a time for sun, sea, and surf. Now, it’s also becoming a time to harm corals and the marine life they protect. That’s because the sunscreen which tourists apply generously on their skin before getting into the beach has chemicals that harm the corals living thousands of feet below the sea. Diana Slijkerman, an […]
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