The toll of tourism: Can Southeast Asia save its prized natural areas?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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