Before pivotal hearings that begin Monday, Duke Energy has made a few small concessions to its plans for a giant fossil fuel buildout in North Carolina, winning over the once-skeptical…
Day: July 18, 2024
8 Eating Habits That Actually Improve Your Sleep
About 1 in 3 Americans say they’re sleep deprived, and these deficits are linked to serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and depression. Certain patterns of eating could…
Why You Get Your Best Ideas in the Shower
I have long since gotten out of the habit of writing down my best ideas in felt-tip pen. Felt-tip ink runs, after all, and half of the time I have…
Yongqiang Zhang: Functional diversity of neighbors mediates sap flow density and radial growth of focal trees, but in different ways between evergreen and deciduous broadleaved species
In this post, Yongqiang Zhang—a PhD student at Peking University—shares his recently published paper: “Functional diversity of neighbors mediates sap flow density and radial growth of focal trees, but in…
People Still Misunderstand Trauma, Says ‘Body Keeps the Score’ Author Bessel van der Kolk
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk has spent 30 years figuring out why people behave so strangely. His specialty is treating those who have endured traumas so horrific—war, carnage, incredible pain…
Understanding tapeworms: Prevention, symptoms, and treatment
Tapeworms are a common parasitic infection in animals, and while they are usually not life-threatening when treated, they can cause significant discomfort and health issues. Here’s a closer look at…
Oceania is launched: A moment of hope and gratitude
Well before I became a member of the Greenpeace crew, I grew up on the stories of mighty campaigning vessels like the Rainbow Warrior, and their incredible work around the…
Billions in US funding boosts lithium mining, stressing water supplies
Add lithium to water in a chemistry lab, and you’ll get an incendiary reaction. The same might be said of opening new lithium mines: The prospect can spark conflicts when…
Like State of Origin final, latest deforestation report a big lose for Queensland
SYDNEY, Thursday 18 July 2024 — In response to the Queensland Government’s release of the state’s latest land cover change report, the following comments can be attributed to Senior Campaigner…
Greenpeace’s demands for the Global Plastics Treaty
The Global Plastics Treaty is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to solve the plastics crisis. For the sake of our collective future, we cannot waste this moment. We are in the fifth…