As the climate changes, what changes people’s minds?
How far has opinion moved from climate-change denial toward acceptance and, ultimately, action?
As the climate changes, what changes people’s minds?
Issue #5 Science Shorts Stories
The environmental footprint of paper vs. electronic books
The environmental footprint of paper vs. electronic books
If you read a limited number of books, the paper book will most likely limit your greenhouse gas emissions. But for heavy readers, e-books have a smaller carbon footprint.
End of life planning . . . for foam furniture and insulation
End of life planning . . . for foam furniture and insulation
Researchers have found a way to make valuable plastics out of hard-to-recycle polyurethane foams used in furniture and insulation.
Antioxidants from red wine could help cut food waste
Antioxidants from red wine could help cut food waste
The newly-invented nanofiber mats can emit antioxidants for up to 20 days.
Cool new paint can be any color and still lower temperatures
Cool new paint can be any color and still lower temperatures
A two-layer colored coating that reflects heat could bring down the electricity used for air-conditioning.
In terms of carbon, is this glass of milk half full or half empty?
In terms of carbon, is this glass of milk half full or half empty?
While the dairy industry’s overall emissions have risen over time, the footprint of one liter of milk is now lower than ever before.
Researchers turn used coffee grounds into biodegradable plastic
Researchers turn used coffee grounds into biodegradable plastic
Coffee grounds contain cellulose, an ingredient for making bioplastics.
To slow permafrost thawing, bring in the horses
To slow permafrost thawing, bring in the horses
New research shows that time-traveling back to the Pleistocene could ensure a cooler future.
The time to electrify everything is now
The time to electrify everything is now
Switching to electric cars and home heating will almost always decrease carbon emissions, even with the current energy mix.