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Pigment-producing microbes could be the answer to cutting chemical use in textiles

A new way to dye fabrics, yarns, and other materials could make the textile industry more sustainable and chemical-free. Fabric dyeing consumes 1.3...

09.11.2023 2

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The wheat trade: More than bread

It makes the world go ‘roundRead more...

09.11.2023 7

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Why global olive oil prices are at their highest ever

Olive oil prices have gone from bad to worse. Extreme heat, wildfires, and drought are cutting harvest yields for producers, prompting shortages—and...

07.11.2023 3

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17 million US households are food insecure

Around 13% of 17 million US households were food insecure at some time during in 2022, according to a new report by the USDA. That means those...

06.11.2023 10

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The 10 US companies emitting the most carbon from industrial facilities

A total of nearly 6 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions were produced by 100 companies or entities in the US in 2020 alone, according to analysis...

03.11.2023 3

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Demand for home loans in the US hasn't been this low since the 90s

New applications for mortgages have fallen 6.9% from a week ago, a decrease in demand that hasn’t been seen since 1995, according to a survey...

18.10.2023 2

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Wildfires are now costing the US up to $900 billion annually

Wildfires are costing the US economy between $394 billion and $893 billion each year, according to a new report by Joint Economic Committee Democrats....

17.10.2023 2

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How the first company to use Google Ads built its business

The first company to sign up for Google Ads was a lobster delivery company started from scratch by Dan Zawacki in Chicago with only $1,000 in 1989....

17.10.2023 4

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The UN's Green Climate Fund missed its target because of wealthy nations

The United Nations’ Green Climate Fund fell short of its $10 billion target on Thursday (Oct. 5), at its second pledge conference in Bonn,...

10.10.2023 1

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Carnival Cruise travelers are back onboard despite higher prices

Cruise ship operator Carnival Corp. reported record Q3 revenue of $6.9 billion, the highest quarterly number since the covid pandemic began in early...

02.10.2023 2

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Climate change over the last two decades is making the effects of El Niño more extreme

Since 2000, there have been seven El Niño events. The last and strongest El Niño of that time period lasted two years, from 2014-2016. This year, El...

29.09.2023 2

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Out-of-pocket healthcare costs are $15 billion higher for US women than men

Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses cost women $15 billion more per year than men in the US, according to a recent report (pdf) by Deloitte. The report...

28.09.2023 2

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After a record hot summer, get ready for an El Niño-influenced winter

An intense summer of wildfires, flooding, and record scorching heat may transition into another season of terrible weather. El Niño, a natural...

22.09.2023 2

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The world's future wheat will need to withstand the climate crisis

There’s a race against time to figure out how to make wheat more climate resistant. Demand for staple crops like wheat is only expected to increase...

20.09.2023 2

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A building's carbon footprint is much bigger than it looks at first glance

While buildings only contribute to 6% of global emissions, accounting for the use of more electricity and a structure’s materials can triple the...

19.09.2023 2

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These are the 20 countries identified as "planet wreckers" for their new oil and gas plans

While countries around the world push for renewable energy in a new electric age, some of the same countries are also planning the largest oil and gas...

13.09.2023 2

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How worried should we be about the uptick in covid cases? A Johns Hopkins scientist explains

At the onset of the covid pandemic, Johns Hopkins University and its scientists were a trustworthy daily source to track how the virus was progressing...

11.09.2023 2

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Invasive species cost the world roughly half a trillion dollars a year. Here are the 10 most widespread

Around 37,000 invasive species have been identified worldwide. They cost governments at least $423 billion per year in damages and control, according...

07.09.2023 2

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