Category: Health
Your Single-Use Plastic Bottles Are Killing Endangered Sea Turtles
Those plastic bottles that are so readily available at convenience stores, groceries, conferences, and sports venues are a real problem: they kill marine creatures. A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concludes that plastic ingestion has been documented in nearly 1,300 marine species, including every … [continued]
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‘A game-changer’: LHSC program keeps patients at home and out of hospital
The LHSC to Home program provides eligible patients with personalized care at their residence for up to 16 weeks after discharge.
E-Bikes Aren’t The Same As The Bikes You Rode When You Were A Kid
I’m sure the New York Times article over the weekend about e-bike injuries has caused a few arguments to erupt. Haven’t we heard of the many benefits of e-bikes — their energy efficiency, their eco-friendliness, the way they get people out of cars and exercising? Yes, those assets are not … [continued]
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Hawaii’s LNG Detour: Why A Fossil Bridge Arriving In The 2030s Makes No Sense
Hawaii is re-evaluating its electricity system again and LNG is back on the table as a proposed bridge between oil dependence and a renewable future. The idea is simple at first glance. Hawaii burns more oil for electricity than any other state and Oahu still relies on oil for most … [continued]
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The Symbiosis Of Food And Climate Arise At COP30
It was touch-and-go during the final days of COP30 — would there be a declaration on hunger, poverty, and human-centered climate action? Yes! 43 countries and the EU agreed to address the “unequal distribution of climate impacts” through actions including expanding social-protection systems and supporting climate adaptation for small farmers. … [continued]
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