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Karin Kloosterman
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Afghan Taxis Get Ancient Persian A/C Hack—And It Works Better Than Yours
The Afghan windcatcher car cooler isn’t just clever. It’s low-cost climate adaptation. With rising global temperatures and millions of cars still without functioning air con,...
Step Off the Path to a Plastic Planet: UN Treaty Talks Hit Final Stretch
Still, the science is no longer ambiguous. Plastic is no longer just littering beaches — it’s in the rain, the food, in our brains, and...
Grandfather’s chemical exposure influences grand-daughter’s sexual health
“While we found that both the mother’s and father’s exposures were linked to when their daughters and granddaughters began puberty, the father’s influence was surprisingly...
Rewilding the Suburb: Lagoon Valley’s Profound Plan for Conservation Community in California–– An Interview with Developer Curt Johansen
Lagoon Valley developers have set aside a remarkable 85% of its total land for open space, trails, and protected habitats—a rare move in an era...
Stella McCartney’s Cinnamon-Scented Compostable Sneakers Could Be the Future of Fashion
At Green Prophet, we’ve long tracked the rise of engineered living materials (ELMs), algae-based dyes, and circular fashion startups. Balena’s material joins this new wave...
Why Is the Martian Night Sky So Bright? New NASA Video Sheds Light on the Red Planet’s Glow
Another factor is sunlight scattering at high altitudes. Even though the Sun sets on Mars just as it does on Earth, light continues to scatter...
You Won’t Believe Which Country Is Fueling Shark Product Trade in the Pacific
The shark products, often carried in personal luggage or by post, were likely intended for personal consumption, resale, or as trophies. While most fin products...
Scientists Crack the Code for Low-Cost, Low-Carbon Plastic Recycling
While enzymatic recycling offers hope for managing existing plastic waste, scientists and environmental advocates agree it must be paired with the development of bio-based plastics—materials...
Toxins in tiny bodies: American children are carrying invisible chemical burden
Chemical exposures were highest among younger toddlers and racial/ethnic minorities, reflecting systemic environmental injustice. While some older chemicals like triclosan and certain phthalates are decreasing...
A blood test to diagnose leukemia
What if a blood test could reveal the pace of our aging – and the diseases that may lie ahead?
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