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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
In 2014 Nissan Sold a Record 30,200 LEAFs in the US

In 2014 Nissan Sold a Record 30,200 LEAFs in the US

The Japanese automobile manufacturer says that, when compared to the year 2013, this represents a 33.6% increase

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

Pod of Killer Whales Off the Coast of Washington, US, Welcomes Its First Newborn in 2 Years

The baby whale, named J-50 by wildlife researchers, was first spotted swimming around with its family on December 30

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2015
It's Official: 2014 Was the World's Hottest Year on Record

It's Official: 2014 Was the World's Hottest Year on Record

The 2014 average temperature exceeded the 20th century average by 1.1 degrees Fahrenheit (0.63 degrees Celsius)

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Bamboo Bicycle Lets You Recharge Gadgets Simply by Pedaling

Bamboo Bicycle Lets You Recharge Gadgets Simply by Pedaling

The bicycle is the brainchild of greenheads with Bambootec, a consortium based in the Mexican state of Yucatán

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Tiger Triplets Born at Zoo in the US Are Totally Adorbs

Tiger Triplets Born at Zoo in the US Are Totally Adorbs

The cubs are all young ladies in the making, were born at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Climate Change Could Leave Us Without Some of Our Favorite Wines

Climate Change Could Leave Us Without Some of Our Favorite Wines

Certain grape varieties are having trouble coping with the increase in global temperatures, specialists say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 5th, 2015
Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Report: Over 25% of All UK Homes Were Powered by Wind in 2014

Last year, wind turbines up and running all throughout the UK coughed up 28.1 terawatt-hours worth of energy

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 29th, 2014
Introducing Grrrowd, a Fundraising Website for Eco-Friendly Causes

Introducing Grrrowd, a Fundraising Website for Eco-Friendly Causes

Environmental organization Greenpeace describes the website as being similar to Kickstarter and Indiegogo

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 29th, 2014
Adorable Snow Leopard Cubs Thriving at Zoo Zürich in Switzerland

Adorable Snow Leopard Cubs Thriving at Zoo Zürich in Switzerland

The twin cubs were born about 8 months ago, might just be the absolute cutest furry creatures ever to walk the Earth

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2014
Exposure to Air Pollution Blamed for Congenital Defects

Exposure to Air Pollution Blamed for Congenital Defects

Study finds children born to mothers exposed to air pollution are more likely to experience health trouble

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 23rd, 2014
Hybrid Aircraft Is Powered by an Electric Motor and a Petrol Engine

Hybrid Aircraft Is Powered by an Electric Motor and a Petrol Engine

The environmentally friendly aircraft was designed and built by University of Cambridge and Boeing specialists

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 17th, 2014
Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Japan Readies to Restart Two Nuclear Reactors, Have Them Produce Energy

Not an all surprisingly, Greenpeace is not happy with the decision, says the reactors should remain shut

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 17th, 2014
In 2015, the Average US Household Will Spend $550 (€440) Less on Gasoline

In 2015, the Average US Household Will Spend $550 (€440) Less on Gasoline

EIA report says yearly motor fuel expenditures will considerably drop, maybe even reach their lowest level in 11 years

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2014
There Are Now 269,000 Tons of Plastic Pollution in Earth's Oceans

There Are Now 269,000 Tons of Plastic Pollution in Earth's Oceans

Researchers estimate that, all in all, some 5.23 trillion plastic particles are now floating in global oceans

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2014
That Awkward Moment When Greenpeace Damages a UN World Heritage Site

That Awkward Moment When Greenpeace Damages a UN World Heritage Site

This past Monday, a group of Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant banner next to Peru's historic Nazca lines

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 10th, 2014
Pollution Blunders Land Shell's Arctic Drilling Contractor $12M (€9.7M) Fine

Pollution Blunders Land Shell's Arctic Drilling Contractor $12M (€9.7M) Fine

Noble Drilling LLC was also found guilty of having provided false information concerning its working agenda

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 8th, 2014
This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

This November, Scotland's Wind Farms Provided More Energy than Needed

Report says that, last month, wind farms in Scotland produced more energy than the country's overall domestic needs

 
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