All posts by Kristen Callihan
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How solar ovens are saving energy and alleviating poverty
Solar ovens are reducing the hard work of women and the cost to communities in regions of poverty.
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How to garden when you live in a city apartment
The Nanofarm, about the size of a standard mini-fridge, has a simple procedure to get plenty of home-grown,...
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The hidden dangers of fragrance chemicals and why no one is protecting you from them
When a man sets out to find out why his kids' pajamas smell like chemicals, he discovers the...
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The problem with palm oil: It’s in everything you use
Name a product you use and it probably contains palm oil.
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A way to make honey that won’t disturb the bees
The Flow Hive claims to produce honey more easily without disturbing bees, but what are the consequences of...
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This miracle drug will cause big problems for the environment
Cattle poop is piling up due to the widespread use of a miracle drug, ivermection.
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Switching to renewable energy really is affordable
The figures are in, and the shift to renewable energy is cheap!
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Hawaii’s majestic wilderness is at risk
Enjoy the gratitude, or “mahalo,” of the human residents as well as all native creatures. Help keep Hawaii...
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Electric car charging stations will outnumber gas stations in UK
A new sign of progress is evident in the UK, where gas stations will soon be outnumbered by...
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When recycling becomes a problem
Recycling is a key factor in every environmentalist handbook, but what happens when the cost of recycling exceeds...
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How pollution alters the sex lives of fish
Some fish are facing significant changes in their sex lives.
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Climate change is altering Pamir villagers’ sense of time
The Pamir villagers' sense of time has stumbled upon perplexing developments as a result of climate change.
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What are the health dangers of fracking?
Health issues associated with exposure to fracking wells are more prevalent in people living in close proximity to...
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How to save the world by cooking your own food
According to Michael Pollan, author of Cooked, giving up control over the cooking of our own food is...
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Smugglers and the creativity of the illegal wildlife trade
The illegal wildlife trade is out of control. From sewing tropical fish in a dress to stuffing 247...
