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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored

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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.

The American prairie was so vast, so alien, it shattered comprehension.

Newcomers to the seemingly endless grasslands that once spanned approximately a quarter of North America often hit a psychic wall, descending into fits of mania.

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What Can We Do To Save The Insects? Build Solar Arrays

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New data indicates the ongoing collapse of insect populations around the world. We’ve known for a while that widespread use of pesticides and fertilizers, light and chemical pollution, loss of habitat, and the growth of industrial agriculture have contributed to loss of entire populations of insects. But what about areas … [continued]

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Beyond the Hydrogen Mirage: A Candid Conversation with Joe Romm

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Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down again with Dr. Joseph Romm to discuss his then about to be released book, The Hype About Hydrogen, available now on Amazon. This is the second half of our conversation, lightly edited. Michael Barnard [MB]: Welcome back to Redefining Energy — Tech. … [continued]

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Why Can’t We Grow Healthy Food For A Sustainable World?

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In the cute new Jerry Steinfeld Netflix film, Unfrosted, a character is flummoxed by the 1960s cereal marketing wars. He suggests that the Kellogg company consider a new direction. Let’s create a healthy, sugar-free breakfast option for children, he says. The others look at him, stunned, then break out in … [continued]

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