Consumed: why more stuff does not mean more happiness
Not the aisle for happiness.consumer via www shutterstock com Judith Stark, Seton Hall University Consumed: why more stuff does not mean more happiness. Consumption. By a strange shift of meaning, this 19th-century word describing a serious and often fatal disease is the same word used now for a way of life focused on material goods. […]
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How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate?
Planting 8 billion trees a year would replace about half of the 15 billion cut down annually. Michael Tewelde/AFP via Getty Images Karen D. Holl, University of California, Santa Cruz How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you […]
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How to eat for a better Earth
How to eat for a better Earth How to eat for a better Earth. Although good nutrition is essential for human life, food production has a significant impact on the environment. Taking a more sustainable approach to sustaining your body can help protect the Earth and its climate. (Family Features) Food production accounts for more […]
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Youth Can Connect Food Choices to a Healthier Planet
5 Ways Youth Can Connect Food Choices to a Healthier Planet Although many young people care deeply about global issues like food and the environment, they don’t necessarily see these matters as connected. By learning more about the source of their food and the benefits of making nutritious choices, eating appropriate portions, and minimizing food […]
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OUR PLANET
Our Planet Forests Netflix FULL EPISODE OUR PLANET – Experience our planet’s natural beauty and examine how climate change impacts all living creatures in this ambitious documentary of spectacular scope. In this episode: Examine the fragile interdependence that exists between forests’ wide variety of residents, including bald eagles, hunting dogs, and Siberian tigers. Go GREEN […]
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Reasons to Ditch Plastic and Paper Bags and Start Using Reusable Produce Bags
Reasons to Ditch Plastic and Paper Bags and Start Using Reusable Produce Bags? You must have understood by now that reusable mesh produce bags are always a better alternative to plastic or paper bags as it reduces environmental impact and makes your life healthier. Why everyone is talking about reusable mesh produce bags and why […]
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A Norwegian Startup Is Turning Dry Deserts Into Fertile Cropland
A Norwegian Startup Is Turning Dry Deserts Into Fertile Cropland The UN population forecast predicts that by 2050 there will be almost 10 billion people on the planet. They’ll live mostly in cities and have an older median age than the current global population. One looming questions is, what will they eat? The Green Revolution […]
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What To Do When Wasps Get Too Close For Comfort
What To Do When Wasps Get Too Close For Comfort Wasps are beneficial to the ecosystems they inhabit. Commonly mistaken for bees, wasps hunt flies, caterpillars, and a variety of young insects that damage crops. Moreover, some wasp species are important pollinators. Despite these valuable roles, wasps have a scary reputation among many people for […]
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