pixelmechant2 days ago“Passive cooling” could reduce indoor temps by up to 25 F in a heat wavefreethink.com - B. David ZarleyUniversity of Oregon researchers have discovered that simple acts like drawing shades during peak sun and opening windows at night may help save …
pixelmechant2 days ago'Having your own private space, but also sharing facilities': Group building small, sustainable cohousing community in Canberra's northverified_publisherabc.net.au - Charlotte GoreA group of older Canberrans keen to reduce their environmental impact and downsize are creating their own sustainable co-housing community in …
pixelmechant2 days agoAgriculture vs. climate change: Can we feed the world with a warmer planet?verified_publisherEuronews - Nichola DauntonGlobal agricultural production is already being affected by climate change. From plant growth to crop yields, our food security is being challenged …
pixelmechant4 days ago36 countries now have more trees than they did in the year 2000verified_publisherFast Company - By Adele PetersWhile the entire world lost enormous amounts of forests in the last 20 years, some countries—including India and China—bucked the trend. Since the beginning of the millennium, the world has lost forests cumulatively covering more than 100 million hectares, an area about two and a half times larger …
pixelmechant4 days agoThe Soil Secrets That Could Help Feed the Worldcsrwire.com - IlluminaWhen microbiologist Dr. Barry Goldman reads alarming reports about threats such as pests and climate change affecting the world’s food supply, he …
pixelmechantMay 30The longest river in Italy is drying up. What does this mean for those who rely on it for food?verified_publisherEuronews - Rebecca Ann HughesLast month, residents of Boretto in northern Italy discovered that the wide stretch of the Po River, running just to the north of their small town, …