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Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon.

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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night.

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Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on.

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Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027.

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World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM

One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years.

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Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.

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Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Gayatri Bhaumik

Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels.

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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Jyl Steinback

The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.

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A Feast of Light

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

When we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons.

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Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger has studied spontaneous healing for almost two decades, and breaks down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases.

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Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season

Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Kirby Baldwin

The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.

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