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Karin Kloosterman
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PG&E’s $15 Billion Deal Could Mean Higher Energy Costs and More Blackouts for Californians
A little-known $15 billion deal between PG&E and the Department of Energy is raising concerns for California residents. The agreement, which will expand hydropower, also...
Plastic collected in bird nests is tiny time capsule
Researchers found a Eurasian coot nest in an Amsterdam canal made of plastic layers spanning 30 years, revealing the birds' use of human-made materials for...
Your Sweat is Unlocking Toxins in Plastic—Here’s Why Natural Fibers Matter
Natural fibers like organic cotton, hemp, and wood-based fabrics such as Tencel and modal offer a safer, breathable alternative to synthetic materials. These fabrics don’t...
Microplastics have invaded our brains
A recent study in Nature by toxicologist Matthew Campen at the University of New Mexico found that human brain tissue contains significant amounts of microplastics....
People with dementia have up to 5 times more microplastics in their brains
The research reveals that human brains contain approximately a spoon's worth of microplastics and nanoplastics - MNPs - with levels 3 to 5 times higher...
All aboard the Techno, folk and sauna trains in the best subway and train experiences in the world
From lectures on trains to tech-savvy public transport hubs, here are creative ways that public transportation is evolving—many with an eco-conscious twist.
Tel Aviv’s mayor Huldai is taking smart phones from schools – his irony in education
Waldorf schools, created by Austria's Rudolph Steiner, are the fastest-growing school system in Israel because of their focus on arts and crafts and their avoidance...
Tel Aviv is giving away free fruit trees to turn the city into an urban edible forest
Orange trees are everywhere in Jaffa. So are grapes, loquats, and olives. The city is giving away free fruit trees so the entire city will...
Can cuttlefish ink be “bear spray” against sharks?
By releasing cuttlefish ink—or a synthetic version—into the water, it may be possible to create a safe zone that deters sharks. This approach could provide...
Ivanpah’s Sunset: Why the Collapse of a $2.2 Billion Solar Dream Threatens the Future of Renewable Energy
California is shutting down its Ivanpah CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) project, raising concerns about the future of CSP investments. Moshe Luz, a key scientist in...
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