A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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‘Severe’ stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns | Oceans | The Guardian
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says
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Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees | Bees | The Guardian
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result
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Op-Ed: The Next Farm Bill Can Help Farmers Kick Fertilizer | Civil Eats
Congress has a chance to help families like mine leave synthetic fertilizers behind and start building healthy soils.
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How parents’ phone habits shape their children’s, according to new research | The Optimist Daily
Sweden’s public health agency now urges parents to put phones down around children, after research linked adult screen patterns to child development.
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Transform your health with these 9 powerful habits | The Optimist Daily
For a balanced lifestyle that works with your body’s natural biorhythms, consider implementing these nine powerful habits into your life.
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Is the western U.S. experiencing a “water bankruptcy?”
World Water Day is a moment to reflect and a reminder that delaying action on the “global water bankruptcy” has real consequences.
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New ag tech could save the farm — and the planet
A robot that neutralizes weeds with lasers. Lightning machines that crack air molecules to make liquid fertilizer. It’s not sci fi — it’s a new tech boom in agriculture that promises to keep farmers growing the food we need while shrinking their climate footprint.
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What are green roofs and should you consider one? The history and benefits of green roofs | The Optimist Daily
Explore the design, environmental benefits, and considerations of green roofs while learning about their extensive history and recent revival.
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Should you switch to a heat pump? A climate-by-climate guide for U.S. homeowners
Heat pumps are popular, but are they right for you? Experts explain how to decide if one fits your home.
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Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism | The Guardian
Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s shores
