We’ve Long Believed That Recycling Plastics Was Worth It. In the End, It Might Be Just a Myth
Nature and EnvironmentThe plastics recycling system is ineffective. Experts are now debating whether it can be fixed.
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There’s a Problem With Traditional Bricks. Sugarcane and Sand Alternatives Might Be the Solution
MaterialsThe new material is more environmentally friendly and offers benefits like sound and thermal insulation.
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Touristification Is Increasingly Affecting One of the Most Remote Places on Earth: Antarctica. It’s a Massive Challenge for the Region
MagnetIn recent decades, the number of visitors and the tourism sector in Antarctica have considerably surged.
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Tourists Have Been Admiring the Vibrant Colors of Yellowstone’s Natural Pool for Many Years. In Reality, They’re Looking at Trash
Nature and EnvironmentHundreds of tourists visit the Morning Glory area daily to take pictures. However, they don’t realize that the colorful pool is a result of human pollution.
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This Is Transgenic Wood, a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete That Has the Potential to Revolutionize Construction
MaterialsThis transgenic wood is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, but it's also much more resistant.
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Someone Dropped a Cheetos Bag in the Largest Cave Chamber in the U.S. Its Potentially Catastrophic Aftermath Will Surprise You
Nature and EnvironmentIf history is there so we can learn from our mistakes, maybe it’s time to revisit how we tell it.
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The End of Plastic as We Know It Is Near. Self-Destructing Plastic Is Just Around the Corner
MaterialsAn ordinary plastic bottle, such as those found in any supermarket, takes up to 1,000 years to completely degrade.
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Paper Straws Are Often Touted as a Great Alternative to Plastic, But There's a Small Problem: They’re Toxic
HealthIn their attempt to free us from the use of plastic, paper straws have failed miserably.
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We’ve Been Recycling the Trash We Produce for Decades. Experts Say It Hasn't Made a Difference
Nature and EnvironmentPeople overlook waste reduction and reuse in favor of recycling. They shouldn't.
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