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The Energy Observer, the world’s first zero-emission vessel dedicated to testing technological solutions for low-carbon energy production, recently docked in the New York City harbor to display its groundbreaking looks and, most importantly, to attest to the exciting possibilities for…Read More

It’s not often that we have the opportunity to witness nature’s displays of celestial grandeur. Many of us sometimes forget to look at the night sky, which brings me to the upcoming astronomical event promising that 99% of people who…Read More

2024 is almost upon us! That means it’s time to look back at all the environmental events of 2023. Today, we highlight our favorite news stories that will bring warmth and positivity to the new year. From baby rhinos to…Read More

2023 has seen some of the most devastating wildfires on record. From the Canadian wildfires that impacted the eastern seaboard of the United States in June to Maui’s heartbreaking wildfires in early August, the 2023 wildfire season has been indescribably…Read More

On August 23rd, 2023, scientists worldwide celebrated the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 Mission, an Indian-led space program to the Moon’s south pole. Chandrayaan-3 became the first mission to ever touch down in this relatively underexplored region, and hopes were high…Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems have sparked much debate in 2023 with their revolutionary and futuristic capabilities. Many fear the loss of jobs and creativity as AI becomes increasingly skilled at writing cohesive works of fiction and non-fiction alike. On the…Read More

In the past few years, concern has grown regarding PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, otherwise known as “forever chemicals”), rampant in consumer products ranging from mattresses and Gore-Tech jackets to menstrual underwear and perfumes. These chemicals have been around since…Read More

(Guest article by Maris Bey, a Master of Social Work student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has worked with adult and youth sex trafficking survivors in restoration care services for several years.) What is human trafficking?…Read More

We like bringing Frosty the Snowman back to our Eco-Maven column of December because he smartly shares interesting stories and always welcomes us with open arms! This year is no exception, especially with the latest report about melting glaciers and…Read More

Iranian women have been making headlines for several months now. They have received international recognition for their protests against the Iranian government regarding their treatment of women and girls – protests which have been met with violence, brutality, and lethal…Read More