Bamboo to Save the World | Pablo van der Lugt | TEDxErasmusUniversityRotterdam

Rapidly renewable, carbon negative solution: giant bamboo. Degraded land by reforesting with bamboo could mitigate climate change and be source of raw material. Industrially processed bamboo can be used in modern applications like building industry, interior design and the textile, paper and energy industry.

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700 Marine Species Might Go Extinct Because of Plastic Pollution. 5 Ways You Can Help!

There are an estimated 270,000 tons of plastic floating on the surface of the ocean and according to a new study authored by researchers at Plymouth University found, a staggering 700 different marine species are threatened by its presence.

@dheerthan 08:16 AM - 04-Apr-2018

Surge in teacher activism challenges GOP austerity mindset

Oklahoma's teacher strike, inspired by one in West Virginia, shuttered schools a second day Tuesday. After nine years into an economic expansion in which the gains have been unevenly distributed, teachers in red states are demanding a larger share of the pie.

@dheerthan 08:13 AM - 04-Apr-2018

UK Proposes to Ban Ivory in Desperate Effort to Save Elephants

The UK has announced the introduction of the toughest ban on ivory yet! Victory! UK Proposes World's Toughest Measures to Ban Ivory in Desperate Effort to Save Elephants - One Green Planet

@dheerthan 08:08 AM - 04-Apr-2018

Happy Birthday, Jane Goodall! 11 Inspiring Quotes From the Primatologist

The British primatologist and anthropologist known for her 55-year study of wild chimpanzees turns 84 today. In addition to her extensive research, Goodall has also made strides on conservation and animal welfare issues through the Jane Goodall Institute.To celebrate the inspiring scientist’s birthday...

@dheerthan 07:42 AM - 04-Apr-2018

Sinclair Made Dozens of Local News Anchors Recite the Same Script

Last month, anchors at local news stations across the country made identical comments about media bias. The script came from their owner, Sinclair Broadcast Group.

@dheerthan 08:36 AM - 03-Apr-2018

Sisi wins 2nd presidential term with landslide 21.8M votes (97.08%)

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi won 97.08 percent of votes in the presidential election last week, while his hardly-known competitor received 2.9 percent.

@dheerthan 08:22 AM - 03-Apr-2018