by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025
Scientists have discovered that the tiny green organisms often referred to as “pond scum” offer a low-tech, low-cost method of cleaning domestic sewage in place of expensive wastewater treatment facilities. All over the world, water is cleaned using large wastewater plants designed to remove chemical, biological and physical contaminants from domestic wastewater or industrial effluent. […]
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by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025
United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced on Monday that the federal government had proposed the reversal of a Biden-era order banning oil and gas drilling on the 23-million acre National Petroleum Reserve on Alaska’s North Slope. The remote area is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including threatened polar bears, caribou […]
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by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025
In a new study, scientists have found a way to turn industrial waste, such as recycled glass and construction waste, into a soil solidifier that is cement-free. By cutting out the cement, the material serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction. According to the UN Environment Programme, the built environment and construction sectors make […]
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by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025
This week’s quote is from Tatiana Schlossberg, author of Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You…
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by Komoneed | Jun 6, 2025
In a world increasingly driven by sustainability and conscious consumerism, the appeal of vintage and…
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