environment
Can Waterfalls Really Make Me Happy?
The notion of waterfalls making you happy is often viewed as an “old wives’ tale,” but there may be some truth to it given the
June 12, 2025
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environment
What is Mariculture and why do proponents see it as a solution to environmental challenges?
Growing demand for seafood adds more pressure to ocean populations. Mariculture offers an alternative that can help mitigate environmental challenges and even climate change. This
May 30, 2025
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How have budget cuts affected U.S. national parks and can we expect widespread closures during the busy summer season?
America’s national parks welcome millions of visitors per year, some 331.9 million in 2024. And parks offer more than just scenery. The 63 American national
May 15, 2025
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Are seaweed farms good for the planet?
The production of seaweed has boomed to over 35 million tons in the past few years, while the industry has become a $16.7 billion market.
April 29, 2025
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How is wind power doing in the U.S.?
Wind energy is the largest single source of renewable energy in the U.S., comprising 10 percent of the nation’s electricity mix. In 2024, U.S. wind
March 10, 2025
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Is leisure travel so bad for the planet that we are all better off staying home?
According to the International Air Transport Association, in 2024 global air travel increased by 10.4 percent. Behind this surge in tourism is growing affluence in
February 16, 2025
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