Photo: (Pexels) The high temperatures recorded in recent weeks in West Africa have jeopardized chocolate production, as this region produces 70% of the world’s cocoa. According to Climate Central, a group of climate change specialists, excessive heat, diseases, and heavy rains in recent years have contributed to the fall […] Click here to view original […]
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Plastic straws are displayed in a glass, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Cincinnati. Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade. President Donald Trump waded into the issue when […] Click here to view original
Blog Pious Petunia Proffers a Pertinent Parable and Prudent Proposals Debra Rienstra February 15, 2025 5 Comments Sanity and wisdom are thin on the ground in American public life right now, which is nothing to laugh about. However, Pious Petunia returns today to offer a tiny dose of snark […] Click here to view original
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In a quietly remarkable event this week, people began moving into Nevins Landing, the first of four new buildings in a complex with thousands of apartments situated on Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal. The developers, Charney Companies and Tavros Capital said that leasing at what’s called Gowanus Wharf has been brisk. […] Click here to view original
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Several insurance companies have recently stopped selling home insurance or are canceling policies in Rhode Island due to market changes connected in part to climate risks. Rhode Island homeowners are facing higher premiums and limited insurance options, particularly in coastal areas. State officials urge homeowners to invest in property […] Click here to view original
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Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source. Credit: University of Cambridge Scientists have developed a sunlight-powered reactor that directly captures CO 2 from the air and transforms it into sustainable fuel. […] Click here to view original
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