Eco-living

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  Lourdes Aboytes

  

  To save Earth 30 percent of the planet must be protected, study says

  National Geographic - Stephen Leahy

  New science says land conservation must double by 2030 to prevent dangerous warming and unravelling of ecosystems. World leaders must increase their commitments to conserving land and water, and quickly, if a stable climate and high quality of life are to be preserved in the near future, a new …

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  Lourdes Aboytes

  

  Protecting land and animals will mitigate future pandemics, report says

  National Geographic - Sarah Gibbens

  The same forces driving extinction, habitat loss, and climate change will also lead to future pandemics, say an international group of scientists. Absent major policy changes and billions of dollars invested in protecting land and wildlife, the world may see another major pandemic like COVID-19, an …

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  Lourdes Aboytes

  

  What Does “Sustainable Living” Actually Look Like in Practice?

  Architectural Digest - By Abigail Glasgow

  In February 2022, “recycled home decor” and “zero waste lifestyle” increased by 95% and 64%, respectively, from the previous year’s searches on Pinterest. Sustainable is a term that now can describe everything from our mattresses and couches to tampons and ziplocks. According to the American …

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  Lourdes Aboytes

  

  MIT’s new plant-based material is made from cellulose nanocrystals and could replace plastics

  bigthink.com - B. David Zarley

  Using cellulose from trees and a synthetic polymer, MIT researchers have created a material that “is stronger and tougher than some types of bone, …

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  Lourdes Aboytes

  

  Zero-Carbon Homes Are Changing How We Live. Here’s What Goes Into Making Them.

  Robb Report - Helena Madden

  We speak with homeowners and architects about what it takes to bring these clean builds to life. When Laurie Pitman bought the land where she would …

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