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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Making Algae Farms Smarter with Weather Forecasts

First, let's talk about algae. You know, those tiny plants that live in water? People want to use them to make biofuels and proteins. But growing algae on a large scale can be tricky because of changing weather conditions. There is a problem and a solution. New technology called FIPO is a game-chan

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Glenview's Green Heroes: The 2024 Sustainability Stars

Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, in

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Feb 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Drinking Water: Are Forever Chemicals Putting Us at Risk?

Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

California's Slippery Hills: Palos Verdes Peninsula in Peril

Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Is Northwest Indiana's Environment in Danger?

More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

When Climate Change Hits Home: How Different Ages Fare in Japan

Climate change is here, and it's not treating everyone equally. Younger people in Japan are going to have a rougher time with it than older folks. Why? Because as the world gets warmer, the challenges of extreme heat won't be spread out evenly. It's like a game of musical chairs, but with temperatur

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mosquito Mayhem: Climate Change's Role in Disease Spread on Islands

Firstly, let us talk about the hard-hitting truth that laying warmly down the island roads is a dark cloud: climate change. Weather on islands is directly impacted by it. This impact on weather is no small matter. It directly affects the likelihood of mosquitoes breeding, for they thrive in warm,

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bugs in the Fields: Genomics Unveils Pesticide Puzzles

When it comes to farming, little critters are often overlooked. But, arthropods like bugs and spiders are really important players on the farm. These critters have special ways to deal with poisons, particularly pesticides and pollutants. Then again, what if their survival isn't just up to pest

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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Unequal Impact on Indigenous Communities

Imagine living in a region where the air you breathe is not as clean as it should be. This is the reality for many Indigenous and rural communities in northeastern British Columbia, Canada. Over the past 20 years, this area has seen a huge increase in unconventional natural gas production.

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