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What’s not to like about an all-female celebrity crew riding a rocket into space? Quite a lot, as it turns out.This post was originally published on this site

Depleted groundwater threatens communities, agriculture, and ecosystems in California’s Central Valley, which produces much of the nation’s fruit, vegetables, and nuts. But the same acres where farmers have long cultivated thirsty crops might be critical […]

Emissions don’t just come from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Food waste sent to landfills contributes up to 10% of all emissions, equivalent to more emissions than that of […]

Australians waste around 7.68 million metric tons of food a year. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually.This post was originally published on this site

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life.This post was originally published on this site

Increases in the production and use of pharmaceutical drugs–like antibiotics, antidepressants and pain relievers–are contributing to the contamination of Canada’s freshwater resources. It’s not just an environmental issue, but one that may pose risks to […]