Category Archives: Climate

Bill Gates: We’re on the Verge of a Remarkable Moment for Congress and the Country

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By Bill Gates Mr. Gates, a co-founder of Microsoft, is also the founder of Breakthrough Energy and the author of “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.” Turn on the evening news and it immediately becomes clear that Americans are experiencing the … Continue reading →

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Dubai builds world’s largest vertical farm

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. The city known for importing almost all of its produce will now grow 2 million pounds of leafy greens each year inside the world’s largest vertical farm. As the world begins to turn its back on … Continue reading →

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Floating solar power could help fight climate change — let’s get it right

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Fascinating article about a possible future for solar panels. Click here to read. Thanks to Mike C.

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Lessons for climate from the gun problem

Posted on June 2, 2022 by William Calvin

Excerpt from my book ms: Now let me briefly borrow a direct analogy to our climate reasoning. People often believe that the gun problem can be fixed by limiting gun sales. The gun problem, however, is not proportional to this … Continue reading →

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Who Gives A Crap toilet paper review: Our favorite recycled toilet paper (at CNN)

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. This article is a part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help you spend … Continue reading →

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Largest glacier calving ever filmed

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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The world looks to Punxsutawney Phil on February 2nd

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. When is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day is on Feb. 2 every year. In 2022, Groundhog Day will be on a Wednesday. What is Groundhog Day? On Groundhog Day, the world looks to Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog, … Continue reading →

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