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‘Noah’s Ark’ Takes On Water

June 23, 2017 By EarthWise

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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, built into a hillside in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard far above the Arctic Circle, is often described as humanity’s last hope against extinction after some global crisis.  While there are more than 1,700 gene banks around the world that keep collections of seeds, all of them are vulnerable to war, natural disasters, equipment malfunctions, and other problems.  Except the Svalbard vault – or so we thought.  It has been dubbed the “Noah’s Ark” of seeds and a last chance for the world to regenerate if the worst should come to pass.  It’s mission is to keep the world’s seeds safe. 

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Spray-On Solar Cells

May 15, 2017 By EarthWise

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One of the most exciting possibilities for future solar energy technology is that of solar cells that can be sprayed or printed on to surfaces like the windows of skyscrapers, the roofs of sports utility vehicles, or the walls of houses.  And the expectation is that such technology would be far cheaper than today’s silicon-based solar panels.

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Clean Energy In Massachusetts

April 26, 2017 By EarthWise

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Despite efforts by the new administration to increase support for fossil fuels, there is increasing momentum towards a clean-energy future.  State and local efforts are driving the country to a 21st-century energy infrastructure, with or without the federal government.

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Pesticides And Food Insecurity

April 19, 2017 By EarthWise

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A newly released report by the United Nations takes a strong stance against the use of industrial agrochemicals, saying that they are not necessary for feeding the world.  The continued use of pesticides at the rate the world currently does in fact can have very detrimental consequences.

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2016 Carbon Progress Report

February 22, 2017 By EarthWise

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Last year was a big year for progress in the U.S. power sector.  Renewable energy provided nearly 17% of the country’s electricity, up from 13.7% in 2015.  The first offshore wind farm in the U.S. opened off the coast of Rhode Island.  And most significantly, carbon emissions from the power sector continued to decline and reached the lowest levels in nearly 25 years.

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Clean Power Is Cheap Power

January 31, 2017 By EarthWise

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There are many good reasons why we should be making the transition from fossil fuel energy sources but the one that is likely to be the most persuasive is strictly economic.  It has long been said that the renewable energy future will truly arrive when installing new solar panels is cheaper than a comparable investment in coal, natural gas, or other options.

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Climate Change And Jobs

December 5, 2016 By EarthWise

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Combating climate change is a bit like treating a disease whose early stage symptoms are not very severe.  People are not as motivated as they should be.   Businesses have to comply with new regulations and spend money on new technologies, which seems like a losing proposition.

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Is Coffee Endangered?

October 5, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

Is Coffee Endangered?https://earthwiseradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/EW-10-05-16-Coffee-Endangered.mp3

There are many worries related to climate change, notably the increasing occurrence of extreme weather events, melting polar ice, rising seas, and so forth.  But perhaps one of the most ominous warnings comes from a new report issued by the Climate Institute about the future of coffee.

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Japan’s Hydrogen Future

February 22, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

Japan’s Hydrogen Futurehttps://earthwiseradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/EW-02-22-16-Japan-Hydrogen-Future.mp3

Japan is a country seeking energy independence as well as environmental credibility.  It has grappled with nuclear disaster at Fukushima and is currently the sixth largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.

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Ecology And Designing Future Cities

January 4, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

Ecology And Designing Future Citieshttps://earthwiseradio.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/EW-01-04-16-Building-with-Nature.mp3

When most people hear the word ‘ecology’ – chances are it conjures up images of scientists working in distant, wild landscapes, such as old growth forests or remote mountain lakes. Increasingly, however, ecological studies are focused on urban and suburban areas.

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The Trouble With Sustainability

October 23, 2015 By EarthWise

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Since its inception, sustainability has been human-centric. It came into vogue in 1987, with the publication of a UN report called Our Common Future, which defined sustainable development as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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