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Natural material selection for products can provide a low environmental impact and carbon emission concern. Architect and designer David Thulstrup incorporated this idea into his recent exhibit called the MOMENTUM collection MORE
New research has shed light on when plants first evolved the ability to respond to changing humidity in the air around them, and was probably a feature of a common ancestor of both flowering plants and ferns. MORE
Just 5 percent of all power plants globally — all of them coal-fired — are responsible for 73 percent of electricity-sector carbon emissions, according to a new study that calls for cutting emissions from “hyper-polluting” power plants. MORE
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden. Most types of flowering plants require pollination. Even if you only have an apartment patio, you can create a pollinator garden with container plants. MORE
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A coal-burning power plant can be seen behind a factory in the city of Baotou, in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Jinping was also silent on what many climate advocates wanted to know; whether there would be a change in policy for coal power plants inside China. MORE
Observations Confirm That Aerosols Formed from Plant Emitted Compounds Can Make Clouds BrighterAn observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective. MORE
One of the big unknowns about the future Arctic is whether plant communities around the Northern Hemisphere will continue to increase their carbon uptake as atmospheric CO2 rises. A New Way to Measure How Arctic Plant Communities Respond to Climate Change MORE
Software to help towns and cities use street-planting to reduce citizens’ exposure to air pollution has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. Open-Source Software to Help Cities Plant in Pursuit of Clean Air MORE
Plant native! Native plants are cheaper, require less maintenance and harbor a greater diversity of nature in their canopy. Nature Tech Native Plants Urban Conservation MORE
The plant can be harvested, shredded and pressed to create wall panelling, or incorporated into mud bricks. If it makes the most of a problem plant at the same time, so much the better. By Jeremy Williams. Typha is an invasive species in much of West Africa. MORE
Arrival of Land Plants Changed Earth’s Climate Control SystemThe carbon cycle, the process through which carbon moves between rocks, oceans, living organisms and the atmosphere, acts as Earth’s natural thermostat, regulating its temperature over long time periods. MORE
A new plastic made from plant proteins could replace single-use plastics made from fossil fuels MORE
New Coal Plants Dwindle Amid Wave of Cancelled ProjectsSome 1,175 gigawatts of new coal projects have been cancelled since 2015, an amount greater than the current coal capacity of China, according to a new report from climate think tank E3G. MORE
Long-Term Climate Regulation Changed With the Proliferation of Marine Animals and Terrestrial PlantsEarth's climate was relatively stable for a long period of time. MORE
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) have discovered that signalling occurring from the response of plant leaves to light, and plant roots to microbes, is integrated along a microbiota-root-shoot axis to boost plant growth when light conditions are suboptimal. MORE
From the Field Fire Invasive Species Native Plants Nature-based Solutions Ranching Research RestorationWhen bunchgrass ecosystems are intact, they limit both the spread of fire and the invasion of exotic grasses. MORE
Birds Learn to Avoid Plants That Host Dangerous Insects, Researchers Have FoundYoung birds that eat insects with conspicuous warning colouration to advertise their toxicity to would-be predators quickly learn to avoid other prey that carry the same markings. MORE
For adults both young and old, eating a nutritious, plant-based diet may lower the risk for heart attacks and other types of cardiovascular disease, two new studies show. Eating a Plant-Based Diet at Any Age May Lower Cardiovascular Risk MORE
About 175 000 plant species – half of all flowering plants – mostly or completely rely on animal pollinators to make seeds and so to reproduce. First Global Estimate of Importance of Pollinators for Seed Production in Plants MORE
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden MORE
The indoor plants are the perfect ally for decorating homes. There are even some plants that reduce stress, increase attention, creativity and make us happier. The post 5 Plants to Give Your Livingroom an Elegant Urban Look appeared first on Green Living Guy. MORE
This article explores the history of the legal rights of herbalists to practise, and looks particularly at the use of medicinal plants in wartime Britain. The use of herbs in the WWI and II focused interest on the study of medicinal plants. MORE
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New Gene to Make Plants Heat-Tolerant in Rising TemperaturesWith temperatures rising globally, agricultural crops are feeling the stress. . MORE
Toray, the Japanese builder of desalination plants sent us the official news that they will build two new reverse osmosis plants (RO Plants), the Al Dur 2 Desalination Plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Umm Al Quwain Desalination Plant in the United Arab Emirates. MORE
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Scientists—and gardeners—have long known that plants grow taller and flower sooner when they are shaded by close-growing neighbors. . How Plants Quickly Adapt to Shifting Environmental Conditions MORE
A cryptocurrency-mining operation in central New York has reopened a shuttered fossil fuel power plant to power 15,300 computer servers used to unlock bitcoins, raising concerns among environmentalists, the Associated Press reports. MORE
It is the most comprehensive study of its kind to date: Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University of South-Eastern Norway have studied how two characteristic arctic-alpine plant species respond to global warming. MORE
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Also a medicinal plant. Outside of developed Western countries, many people’s health and survival depends on access wildcrafted plant medicines. Botanical drugs tend to be naturally in sync with our bodies because humans evolved from plants, and we share much of the same basic DNA. MORE
A group of scientists has shown that for plants and insects the applied pesticide toxicity in agriculture has substantially increased between 2004 and 2016. MORE
Study of Structural Variants in Cacao Genomes Yields Clues About Plant Diversity MORE
Indoor plants not only look great, they can also help clear your house of common environmental pollutants MORE
Many supporters of a diet including animal products insist that a plant-based diet is insufficient for the full functioning of the body. It’s said that some elements cannot be obtained from plants alone. MORE
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism used by the bacteria to slow down plant aging. Some plants fall so far under the sway of parasites that they’re termed “zombies.” Instead of reproducing and living normal plant lives, they are reduced to being a host and habitat for parasitic pathogens. It triggers the growth of vegetative tissues and shoots and pauses the plant’s aging process. MORE
Trillions of gallons of water are used annually to prevent power plants from overheating. Optimizing Phase Change Materials Could Reduce Power Plant Water ConsumptionA Texas A&M research group is looking into alternative methods of cooling steam turbines. MORE
Plants: They seem more resilient than we are. But a new study reveals that along with large mammals, amphibian and creatures of the sea, plants are going extinct faster than we thought possible. Every plant is a medicinal plant. Get out in the weeds and know your plants. MORE
The Orca direct air carbon capture plant. Swiss company Climeworks has opened the world’s largest plant that will directly capture CO2 from the atmosphere. Named Orca, the plant is based in Iceland so that it can tap into the island’s geothermal renewable energy sources. . MORE
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And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants. The post Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants? House finches have become a backyard favorite. appeared first on Cool Green Science. Birds & Birding Birds Urban Conservation Wildlife MORE
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About 175 000 plant species – half of all flowering plants – mostly or completely rely on animal pollinators to make seeds and so to reproduce. First Global Estimate of Importance of Pollinators for Seed Production in Plants
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OCTOBER 6, 2021
A coal-burning power plant can be seen behind a factory in the city of Baotou, in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Jinping was also silent on what many climate advocates wanted to know; whether there would be a change in policy for coal power plants inside China.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism used by the bacteria to slow down plant aging. Their insights might lead to new ways to protect food crops from disease
Green Prophet
AUGUST 31, 2020
Plants: They seem more resilient than we are. But a new study reveals that along with large mammals, amphibian and creatures of the sea, plants are going extinct faster than we thought possible. Every plant is a medicinal plant. Get out in the weeds and know your plants.
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MARCH 17, 2021
Many supporters of a diet including animal products insist that a plant-based diet is insufficient for the full functioning of the body. It’s said that some elements cannot be obtained from plants alone.
Successful Green
APRIL 8, 2021
A group of scientists has shown that for plants and insects the applied pesticide toxicity in agriculture has substantially increased between 2004 and 2016.
Environmental News Network
JULY 5, 2021
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) have discovered that signalling occurring from the response of plant leaves to light, and plant roots to microbes, is integrated along a microbiota-root-shoot axis to boost plant growth when light conditions are suboptimal.
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JULY 12, 2021
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden
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JULY 29, 2021
Just 5 percent of all power plants globally — all of them coal-fired — are responsible for 73 percent of electricity-sector carbon emissions, according to a new study that calls for cutting emissions from “hyper-polluting” power plants.
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AUGUST 9, 2021
And they may even take up residence in your hanging plants. The post Why Do House Finches Love Your Hanging Plants? House finches have become a backyard favorite. appeared first on Cool Green Science. Birds & Birding Birds Urban Conservation Wildlife
A Greener Life
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The Orca direct air carbon capture plant. Swiss company Climeworks has opened the world’s largest plant that will directly capture CO2 from the atmosphere. Named Orca, the plant is based in Iceland so that it can tap into the island’s geothermal renewable energy sources. .
Environmental News Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
New Coal Plants Dwindle Amid Wave of Cancelled ProjectsSome 1,175 gigawatts of new coal projects have been cancelled since 2015, an amount greater than the current coal capacity of China, according to a new report from climate think tank E3G.
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APRIL 27, 2021
Caring for your plants and being a plant parent … Read More 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Growing plants. The post 7 Surprising Health Benefits of Growing plants appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Environmental News Network
AUGUST 12, 2021
It is the most comprehensive study of its kind to date: Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University of South-Eastern Norway have studied how two characteristic arctic-alpine plant species respond to global warming.
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AUGUST 10, 2021
New Gene to Make Plants Heat-Tolerant in Rising TemperaturesWith temperatures rising globally, agricultural crops are feeling the stress. .
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JULY 29, 2021
Trillions of gallons of water are used annually to prevent power plants from overheating. Optimizing Phase Change Materials Could Reduce Power Plant Water ConsumptionA Texas A&M research group is looking into alternative methods of cooling steam turbines.
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OCTOBER 8, 2021
Birds Learn to Avoid Plants That Host Dangerous Insects, Researchers Have FoundYoung birds that eat insects with conspicuous warning colouration to advertise their toxicity to would-be predators quickly learn to avoid other prey that carry the same markings.
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APRIL 13, 2021
The indoor plants are the perfect ally for decorating homes. There are even some plants that reduce stress, increase attention, creativity and make us happier. The post 5 Plants to Give Your Livingroom an Elegant Urban Look appeared first on Green Living Guy.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Parasitic bacteria can teach us a lot, according to scientists who have just discovered a manipulation mechanism used by the bacteria to slow down plant aging. Some plants fall so far under the sway of parasites that they’re termed “zombies.” Instead of reproducing and living normal plant lives, they are reduced to being a host and habitat for parasitic pathogens. It triggers the growth of vegetative tissues and shoots and pauses the plant’s aging process.
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JUNE 30, 2021
Scientists—and gardeners—have long known that plants grow taller and flower sooner when they are shaded by close-growing neighbors. . How Plants Quickly Adapt to Shifting Environmental Conditions
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JUNE 4, 2021
This fashion brand is making handbags with plant-based leathers made from apples, cactus and corn
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OCTOBER 12, 2021
Natural material selection for products can provide a low environmental impact and carbon emission concern. Architect and designer David Thulstrup incorporated this idea into his recent exhibit called the MOMENTUM collection
Environmental News Network
JULY 16, 2021
Arrival of Land Plants Changed Earth’s Climate Control SystemThe carbon cycle, the process through which carbon moves between rocks, oceans, living organisms and the atmosphere, acts as Earth’s natural thermostat, regulating its temperature over long time periods.
A Greener Life
JUNE 3, 2021
The plant can be harvested, shredded and pressed to create wall panelling, or incorporated into mud bricks. If it makes the most of a problem plant at the same time, so much the better. By Jeremy Williams. Typha is an invasive species in much of West Africa.
Environmental News Network
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Observations Confirm That Aerosols Formed from Plant Emitted Compounds Can Make Clouds BrighterAn observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.
Green Living Tips
MARCH 7, 2012
Indoor plants not only look great, they can also help clear your house of common environmental pollutants
Environmental News Network
AUGUST 16, 2021
One of the big unknowns about the future Arctic is whether plant communities around the Northern Hemisphere will continue to increase their carbon uptake as atmospheric CO2 rises. A New Way to Measure How Arctic Plant Communities Respond to Climate Change
Environmental News Network
AUGUST 26, 2021
New research has shed light on when plants first evolved the ability to respond to changing humidity in the air around them, and was probably a feature of a common ancestor of both flowering plants and ferns.
Nature Conservancy - Science
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
From the Field Fire Invasive Species Native Plants Nature-based Solutions Ranching Research RestorationWhen bunchgrass ecosystems are intact, they limit both the spread of fire and the invasion of exotic grasses.
Low Impact
JUNE 30, 2021
This article explores the history of the legal rights of herbalists to practise, and looks particularly at the use of medicinal plants in wartime Britain. The use of herbs in the WWI and II focused interest on the study of medicinal plants.
Environmental News Network
AUGUST 16, 2021
Study of Structural Variants in Cacao Genomes Yields Clues About Plant Diversity
Environmental News Network
AUGUST 5, 2021
For adults both young and old, eating a nutritious, plant-based diet may lower the risk for heart attacks and other types of cardiovascular disease, two new studies show. Eating a Plant-Based Diet at Any Age May Lower Cardiovascular Risk
Environmental News Network
JULY 8, 2021
Software to help towns and cities use street-planting to reduce citizens’ exposure to air pollution has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham. Open-Source Software to Help Cities Plant in Pursuit of Clean Air
Nature Conservancy - Science
MAY 31, 2018
Plant native! Native plants are cheaper, require less maintenance and harbor a greater diversity of nature in their canopy. Nature Tech Native Plants Urban Conservation
Green Prophet
APRIL 28, 2020
Also a medicinal plant. Outside of developed Western countries, many people’s health and survival depends on access wildcrafted plant medicines. Botanical drugs tend to be naturally in sync with our bodies because humans evolved from plants, and we share much of the same basic DNA.
AGreenLiving
JULY 12, 2021
If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden. Most types of flowering plants require pollination. Even if you only have an apartment patio, you can create a pollinator garden with container plants.
AGreenLiving
MARCH 23, 2021
Plants vitalize our homes and offices. They filter toxins from the air we breathe and… The post 4 Zero-waste Indoor Plant Fertilizers appeared first on Earth911. Read the original: 4 Zero-waste Indoor Plant Fertilizers.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JANUARY 3, 2020
How can nature-based solutions stand the test of time in Myanmar? From the Field Asia Pacific Forests
Inhabitant
JUNE 10, 2021
A new plastic made from plant proteins could replace single-use plastics made from fossil fuels
Nature Conservancy - Science
DECEMBER 4, 2018
From the Field Outdoor Rec PlantsYou can find the ingredients for a tasty wild tea on your next hike or ski trip.
Environmental News Network
JULY 15, 2021
Long-Term Climate Regulation Changed With the Proliferation of Marine Animals and Terrestrial PlantsEarth's climate was relatively stable for a long period of time.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Toray, the Japanese builder of desalination plants sent us the official news that they will build two new reverse osmosis plants (RO Plants), the Al Dur 2 Desalination Plant in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Umm Al Quwain Desalination Plant in the United Arab Emirates.
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NOVEMBER 8, 2014
What other plants should you look out for? According to Elizabeth Dauncey''s book titled Poisonous Plants, there are usually up to two fatalities a year from plants (mainly caused by yew and hemlock ), but these are mostly suicides. According to Elizabeth, a leading plant toxicologist, this is feasible if you had a large amount and left them to allow cyanide levels build up, and drove for some time. gardening green living poisonous plants
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