Keystone Continues, Despite Warning Signs
Last week, the Nebraska Public Service Commission approved a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline that, although approving an alternative route, cleared the final regulatory hurdle in a multi-year fight against the pipeline. The decision to…
Addressing Lead From Airplanes
Although lead was removed from automobile and other transportation in the late 90’s and there is no safe limit for exposure to lead, airplane fuel still contains lead. In fact, lead from airplane fuel is the…
Regenerative Agriculture to Combat Poverty?
Poverty has long been a topic of discussion in political spheres, and the ideas proposed to combat poverty are far too numerous for this post. However, one recently discussed idea not only reverses poverty but also…
Offshore Wind: A New Habitat?
A new study examining offshore wind turbines in the North Sea has found that these turbines increase biodiversity in their regions by providing a habitat for keystone species. Specifically, these turbines provide a habitat for the…
Life Without Electricity
Can you imagine living life without electricity? Food storage, communication devices, and other essentials for daily modern life depend on electricity. Yet, Puerto Rico continues to lack electricity, with 79% of the island without power over…
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