Does speeding waste gas? If so, how much does it waste?
Molly Magid
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What’s The Most Energy Efficient Way To Boil Water?
Would a microwave oven or an electric stove use more energy to boil a cup of water?
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The Hot Club Marina Trash Skimmer
How does the trash skimmer at the Hot Club Marina work?
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Dairy, Almond, Oat Or Soy: Which Milk Has The Lowest Emissions?
Is it better for the planet to drink dairy milk, or a non-dairy alternative like almond, oat, or soy milk?
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Why Did The Fires In The Amazon Happen This Summer, And Are They Normal?
The fires started because of the looser environmental regulations in Brazil which allowed people to cut down trees and clear forests with fire. These fires spread and got out of control, burning over 7,000 square miles at the peak.
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To Cut Carbon Emissions From Food, Focus On Beef
What foods should I avoid to reduce my carbon footprint?
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How Can You Reduce The Environmental “Pawprint” Of Your Cat?
Metal tins of meat, boxes of litter, bags of dry food, all of these products start to add up when you have a cat, or two or three. What are ways that cat owners can reduce the environmental impact of their pets?
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Can We Plant Enough Trees To Fix Global Warming?
If CO2 causes climate change and trees use CO2 to grow, would it be possible to plant enough trees to reverse climate change?
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What Should You Do If You Can’t Compost Your Food Scraps?
Turning your food scraps into compost is ideal, but what do you do if you live in a place where composting is impossible? Is it better to throw your food in the trash or down the kitchen disposal? In this case, we don’t really have a clear answer. Neither option is ideal.
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Should You Use A Paper Or Plastic Bag For Your Groceries?
This spring, the Providence City Council passed a ban on plastic bags. Soon, you’ll only find paper and reusable bags at stores in Rhode Island’s capital city. But are paper bags the ideal alternative to plastic? And what’s the environmental impact of making cloth bags?
