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Sustainable Ethanol

August 10, 2017 By EarthWise

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Most gas stations in the U.S. sell a blend of 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol.  Mandated by legislation, the 14 billion gallons of ethanol consumed annually by American drivers is mostly made from fermented corn.   Producing this ethanol requires millions of acres of farmland.

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Palm Oil Progress

July 21, 2017 By EarthWise

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According to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil or RSPO, almost 12 million tons, or 21% of the global supply of palm oil, is now certified as responsible and sustainable.  The massive expansion of palm oil plantations has been one of the primary causes of global deforestation.  This has been especially the case in Borneo, where 85% of global palm oil production takes place.

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Islands Ditching Diesel

March 31, 2017 By EarthWise

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Islands around the world have a difficult time developing the infrastructure for electricity generation.  Many are simply too small or too poor for conventional power plants.  The most common electricity source on islands is diesel generators which are not environmentally friendly and result in some of the most expensive electricity in the world.

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Saving Saharan Oases

February 6, 2017 By EarthWise

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An oasis is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert, typically surrounding a spring or similar water source such as a pond or a small lake.  Oases can provide habitat for animals as well as people.   Oases have long been essential for trade and transportation routes in desert areas; caravans typically travel via oases so that supplies of water and food can be replenished.

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Energy At Our Feet

November 15, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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There are both big ideas and small ideas for generating electricity from renewable sources.  For example, even though there are now gigantic solar energy farms producing vast amounts of electricity, there are also plans to embed solar technology in the windows of homes and businesses to capture even more of the sun’s energy.

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Catching Kelp In Maine

September 6, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Farming, forestry, mining and recreation are the primary vocations in rural America.  In coastal areas like Maine, fishing joins the list.  And for Maine, commercial fishing has long been a major engine for the economy.

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Grass-Powered Cars

August 26, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Several major automakers are betting on hydrogen-powered cars as the future of personal transportation.  The first of these cars are already available in California.  What isn’t readily available is the hydrogen to power them.  There are very few hydrogen stations out there and hydrogen is pretty expensive.

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Packaging From The Sea

August 19, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Waste due to excess packaging of the products we buy is a real problem.  It is one that most of us are conscious of and more and more businesses are making efforts toward eco-friendly packaging.  There is increased use of cardboard, which is recyclable.  Most of us try to reduce our waste through recycling.  But as we buy more things online and have a growing variety of things delivered to our homes, it is a struggle to receive the things we order in good condition and not end up with piles of packaging materials.

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Cradle-to-Cradle

August 15, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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The circular economy refers to the concept of an economic system in which there is no waste.  Materials are recycled, repurposed and reinvented to create new raw materials thereby reducing the need to extract new resources and thus saving money, energy and water resources.

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Keeping A Pulse On Our Planet

April 6, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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The discovery of acid rain in North America was made possible by environmental data collected at a biological field station nestled in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest is just one of the many biological field stations located around the globe that are keeping a pulse on the health of our planet.

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Laboratory Meat

March 4, 2016 By Nationally Produced Shows

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Many of us crave the scent and taste of grilled meat.  Even staunch vegetarians seek out imitation meat products that simulate the look and flavor of animal protein.

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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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Counting Trees

October 8, 2015 By EarthWise

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A new satellite study led by Yale University and published in the journal Nature calculates that there are more than three trillion trees on Earth.  This is seven and a half times more than previous estimates, which had calculated just over 400 billion trees worldwide.

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Less Beef

October 6, 2015 By EarthWise

Less Beef

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In the Northeast, grilling season is almost over. While many will miss backyard barbecues, it’s high time that we rethink the American summer ideal of a thick, juicy steak.

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