The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?
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From Thailand to Bali, a huge increase in tourists, many from China and other rapidly developing economies, is straining sensitive ecosystems to the breaking point. Some countries are trying to control the boom, with a few closing popular destinations to allow damaged areas to heal.
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Earth911 Podcast, Feb. 15, 2019: Breaking Down the Green New Deal
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The Green New Deal (read the actual bill) was announced … The post Earth911 Podcast, Feb. 15, 2019: Breaking Down the Green New Deal appeared first on Earth911.com.
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Breaking America’s Paper Towel Addiction
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It’s common knowledge that Americans use more disposable items than … The post Breaking America’s Paper Towel Addiction appeared first on Earth911.com.
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First Take: Defunding Green Groups, Breaking Down Bioplastics, and More
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Kicking off the week with news about the BPA debate, IBM’s first 100 years, the complexities of bioplastics, and more…
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GlaxoSmithKline Learns the Value of Verification
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GlaxoSmithKline knows you can’t manage what you don’t measure. If your underlying data is unreliable, it makes it that much more difficult to truly foster improvement.
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A Look at What’s Inside Malt-O-Meal’s Sustainability Bag
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The cereal company has used its years of cost-based efficiency as it develops its sustainability focus.
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How She Leads: Kathryn Willson of Microsoft
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What’s it like to be an environmental strategy guru at the world’s largest software company? Kathryn Willson of Microsoft offers an insider’s view
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Breakthrough – New Sugar-Based Plastic Could Be Composted At Home
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Photos via Imperial College London and psyberartist Compostable plastic. For those familiar with plant-based plastics such as PLA, made from corn, you’re probably rolling your eyes.
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