Climate, Emissions & Sustainability

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Wildcoast: Coastal Conservation and Marine Protection in the Californias

Wildcoast is a US-based nonprofit conserving coastal ecosystems in Baja California and California through land easements and marine campaign...

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Escaped plant: Definition, dispersal and ecological impact

Definition and ecological impact of escaped plants, invasive species, and garden escapees in global ecosystems.

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Mirakel: 2020 Swedish Christmas Calendar and Climate Narrative

Mirakel is a 2020 Swedish TV miniseries using time travel to contrast 1920 and 2020 climate conditions.

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Climate change in Australia: Impacts, emissions and adaptation

Analysis of climate change impacts in Australia, including temperature rise, bushfires, sea level rise, and policy responses.

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Woman and the New Race: Margaret Sanger's 1915 Book

Overview of Margaret Sanger's 1915 book Woman and the New Race, a key text in early 20th-century reproductive rights.

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Seawater greenhouse: Technology, operation and global projects

Seawater greenhouses use solar energy and seawater to create cool, humid environments for crops and produce freshwater in arid coastal regio...

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Bordon: Military Heritage and Eco-Town Development in Hampshire

Bordon is a town in Hampshire, England, known for its history as a military camp and its proposed status as an eco-town.

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CITES: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Overview of CITES, the multilateral treaty regulating international trade in endangered flora and fauna to ensure their survival.

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Siemens S200: High-Floor Light Rail Vehicle Design and Operational History

Overview of the Siemens S200 high-floor light rail vehicle, its deployment in Calgary, San Francisco, and Cleveland, and operational reliabi...

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Solitaire Townsend: Sustainability Advocacy and Futerra

Solitaire Townsend is a sustainability expert and co-founder of Futerra, advocating for climate optimism and solutionist approaches.

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Cora Babbitt Johnson: Journalist and Mount Rushmore Preservationist

Cora Babbitt Johnson was an American journalist and preservationist known for her vocal opposition to the Mount Rushmore project in the Blac...

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Vermont Dairy Festival: History, Community Impact and Sustainability

Annual event in Enosburg Falls celebrating Vermont's dairy industry since 1956.

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Toyota Tundra: Full-Size Pickup Truck History and Specifications

History, specifications, and market impact of the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck since 1999.

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Ernest Callenbach: Author, Editor and Ecotopian Visionary

Ernest Callenbach (1929–2012) was an American author and editor best known for the utopian novel Ecotopia.

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Jen Guyton: Wildlife Photography and Ecological Conservation

American photographer and ecologist Jen Guyton's work in wildlife conservation and National Geographic exploration.

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Climate Crisis Advisory Group

The Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) is an independent scientific body advising on global heating and biodiversity, led by Sir David Kin...

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Benjamin Franklin: Polymath, Diplomat and Founding Father

Overview of Benjamin Franklin's life as an American polymath, diplomat, inventor and key Founding Father.

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Roach (smoking): Etymology, Culture and Health Context

The term 'roach' refers to the stub of a smoked joint or a cardboard filter tip, with roots in Mexican immigration and Jazz Age culture.

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Boston Green New Deal

Policy agenda by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu targeting carbon neutrality, fare-free transit, and fossil fuel divestment.

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Thrift store chic: History, sustainability and cultural impact

Analysis of thrift store chic as a fashion trend, its history from grunge to Gen Z, and its role in sustainable consumption.