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Plastics Will Outpace Coal in U.S. Carbon Emissions, Study Shows
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A new report released by Beyond Plastics suggests that plastics will release more greenhouse gas emissions than coal plants in the U.S. by 2030.
How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 51 Years Ago
It's been 51 years since the first Earth Day, and while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has had a major impact on the planet.
A New Green Solution for Dyeing Blue Denim
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From the chemicals that pollute and the massive use of water, the traditional method of dyeing blue jeans is an environmental disaster. Nanoparticles made from wood pulp might be the answer to the problem.
Carbon Capture-to-fuel Is Here
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We're pulling CO2 out of thin air and transforming it into a fuel. HowStuffWorks looks at the science and how close it is to commercial viability.
How Tower Cranes Work
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Tower cranes rise 150 feet in the air and lift up to 19 tons. Plus, they actually build themselves! They're simply amazing. Learn how these structures accomplish such feats.
5 10,000-Pound Items That Get Towed on a Regular Basis
Five regularly towed 10,000-pound items are quite ordinary; you may have towed them yourself. Read about five regularly towed 10,000-pound items.
Has Online Shopping Changed How Much Cardboard We Use?
Will Amazon's age of home delivery bury the environment in extra boxes? You might be surprised by the answer.
10 Things You Can Do to Help Save Earth
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Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we are at a defining moment of history. What can you do to make a difference? We've got 10 tips for you.
Who consumes the most fossil fuels per capita?
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Who consumes the most fossil fuels per capita? Keep reading to learn about fossil fuel and discover who consumes the most fossil fuels per capita.
Sweden Is Great at Turning Trash to Energy
Sweden puts less than 1 percent of its household trash into landfills, in part because it burns nearly half to generate heat and electricity.