Microplastics accelerate cell death at 3 times the normal rate, study says

Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht recently announced that cells exposed to microplastics experience cell death three times faster than those that are not. With microplastic pollution everywhere, the findings are sobering.

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New Animal Endangerment Map shows global distribution of threatened animal species

Today’s wildlife are in peril, facing a variety of threats that test their survivability.  To illustrate the crisis magnitude, a new Animal Endangerment Map has been presented that reflects the conservation status of globally threatened species. Species survival is vital to preserving biodiversity and a region’s unique natural history.  But progress has not been kind to flora and fauna of late.  What’s causing species endangerment?  Some threats are natural – disease,...

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Good Clothing releases capsule collection made from hemp and organic cotton

Manufacturing is bad for the planet in general, and the textile industry is one of the leading producers of manufacturing pollution and waste. With this in mind, the Good Clothing Company decided to implement old-school clothing production that is better for the Earth and a pleasure for the consumer.

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Travertine and teak sustainably ground a modern home into a harsh coastal climate

Built to look like an extension of the landscape, the Point Nepean Residence in the town of Portsea, Australia is a sustainably crafted home designed to withstand extreme coastal weather. Melbourne-based design practice B.E Architecture created the home for a retired couple who wanted a beachside abode that would highlight the site’s natural beauty. In addition to a natural material palette that complements the coastal aesthetic, the home also uses site-specific, passive solar design principles...

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LEED Platinum Sitka captures the Pacific Northwest spirit with a lush, fog-enabled courtyard

Built to use nearly a third less energy than the typical baseline design, Sitka features numerous energy-saving systems as well as a stunning courtyard that mimics the Pacific Northwest landscape with a running stream, tree-covered hilltops and a treehouse.

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2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard reveals leading states in clean energy adoption

Just in time for the annual celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released its 2019 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.

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Conservation group to purchase worlds largest privately owned giant sequoia forest

Alder Creek, a 530-acre forest billed as the largest privately-owned giant sequoia property, will be acquired by century-old conservation group, Save the Redwoods League. The group will ultimately transfer the land to the United States Forest Service to safeguard the trees as a national treasure.

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