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In ancient Persia, they figured out how to stay cool in the middle of the desert using two things: underground water tanks that kept water cold all year and
underground wind towers that caught the breeze, funneled it across the cold water surface, and sent fresh, cooled air into buildings.
underground wind towers that caught the breeze, funneled it across the cold water surface, and sent fresh, cooled air into buildings.
Did you know people were cooling entire cities over 1,000 years ago—without electricity? | Biophilic Design
Did you know people were cooling entire cities over 1,000 years ago—without electricity?
Yeah, no air conditioners. Just smart design and nature.
In ancient Persia, they figured out how to stay cool...
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June 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
In ancient Persia, they figured out how to stay cool in the middle of the desert using two things: underground water tanks that kept water cold all year and
underground wind towers that caught the breeze, funneled it across the cold water surface, and sent fresh, cooled air into buildings.
underground wind towers that caught the breeze, funneled it across the cold water surface, and sent fresh, cooled air into buildings.
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“…changing climatic conditions can undermine the megaflora, the big trees, that define a neighborhood, a town, a region… that loss can impair the well-being of the people who live there.”
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/03/the-...
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The silent collapse of an American urban tree canopy » Yale Climate Connections
In his new book, ‘The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue,’ journalist, author, and climate activist Mike Tidwell documents the deaths of big trees on his block – and why that matters for us all.
yaleclimateconnections.org
March 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“…changing climatic conditions can undermine the megaflora, the big trees, that define a neighborhood, a town, a region… that loss can impair the well-being of the people who live there.”
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/03/the-...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/03/the-...
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“grasslands managed regeneratively are often 2-4 times more productive than when managed conventionally… If we no longer need that corn, soybeans and wheat for feeding cattle in feedlots, then we can use those acres to grow highly diverse pastures instead.
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May 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“grasslands managed regeneratively are often 2-4 times more productive than when managed conventionally… If we no longer need that corn, soybeans and wheat for feeding cattle in feedlots, then we can use those acres to grow highly diverse pastures instead.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/regene...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/regene...
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"Brazil is sending a message to the world that it can meet the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) with renewable energy, and the world is listening... Already, Amazon and Microsoft are setting up data centers...and pouring billions into the Brazilian economy."
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
Brazil's Renewable Energy Revolution | OilPrice.com
Brazil is leveraging its vast renewable energy infrastructure to attract global tech companies for AI development, positioning itself as a green powerhouse in the AI race.
oilprice.com
May 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"Brazil is sending a message to the world that it can meet the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) with renewable energy, and the world is listening... Already, Amazon and Microsoft are setting up data centers...and pouring billions into the Brazilian economy."
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
oilprice.com/Energy/Energ...
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"Exhibit A is the Texas-based community solar developer Catalyze, which turns unused parts of commercial and industrial properties into revenue-generating powerhouses. Try doing that with your coal furnace…"
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/t...
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/t...
The Community Solar Movement Beats Coal, Again
Global investors continue to support the community solar movement in the US, including PV arrays located at commercial and industrial sites.
cleantechnica.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Exhibit A is the Texas-based community solar developer Catalyze, which turns unused parts of commercial and industrial properties into revenue-generating powerhouses. Try doing that with your coal furnace…"
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/t...
cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/t...
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“...the entire dataset is open-source, inviting journalists, researchers, policymakers, and citizens... to hold polluters accountable…this is a tool to show the threat to our own children...in community races...politicians are going to have to yield to this technology. Seeing is believing...”
Al Gore’s Real-Time Climate Data Just Went Live—Here’s Why It Matters
How Real-Time Climate Data from Climate TRACE is transforming emissions tracking—bringing transparency, speed, and accountability to global climate action.
www.forbes.com
April 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“...the entire dataset is open-source, inviting journalists, researchers, policymakers, and citizens... to hold polluters accountable…this is a tool to show the threat to our own children...in community races...politicians are going to have to yield to this technology. Seeing is believing...”
March 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
March 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Just leave the stems for one year to help the native bees!
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sites.tufts.edu/pollinators/...
The right way to leave stems for native bees
sites.tufts.edu
March 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Just leave the stems for one year to help the native bees!
sites.tufts.edu/pollinators/...
sites.tufts.edu/pollinators/...
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"These native pollinators play an essential role in the health of our natural ecosystems and food supply — but many of their populations face risk of extinction. Keep reading to learn about a few familiar native bees and ways you can help them."
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www.beesponsible.com/learn/native...
Get to Know Native Bees
An astounding diversity of bees exists worldwide, with about 4,000 species living in North America alone! Learn more about these important native pollinators.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
"These native pollinators play an essential role in the health of our natural ecosystems and food supply — but many of their populations face risk of extinction. Keep reading to learn about a few familiar native bees and ways you can help them."
www.beesponsible.com/learn/native...
www.beesponsible.com/learn/native...