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Carbon Counters

April 7, 2016 By WAMC WEB

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The Paris climate agreement last December resulted in commitments by 195 countries to reduce their carbon emissions.  The countries around the world made specific pledges to reduce emissions in the form of “intended nationally determined contributions” or INDCs.

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Ugly Produce

April 4, 2016 By WAMC WEB

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Estimates are that as much as 40% of produce in America is wasted.  We throw out fruits and vegetables for a variety of reasons, but one of the most unfortunate is when produce is tossed simply because it doesn’t look good enough.   Misshapen tomatoes, lumpy carrots, double-lobed potatoes, and crooked cucumbers end up in the waste bin instead of on our plates.

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Solar Roadways

March 2, 2016 By WAMC WEB

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France’s roadways are known both for their historic cobblestone streets and infamous traffic jams.  But French officials recently decided to forgo the traditional brick and pavement in order to capitalize on all the vehicle traffic.

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Climate Opinions

December 4, 2015 By WAMC WEB

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An international poll of over 45,000 people in 40 countries looked at opinions about climate change and the need to curb greenhouse gas emissions.  The results are quite interesting.

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Whine While You Can

October 15, 2015 By EarthWise

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There are lots of potential impacts associated with global climate change – shifts in the distribution of plants are among them. Most plant species are adapted to a range of climate conditions. If the climate changes, their habitat can shift as well. This is true for crop and forestry plants, as well as native species.

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