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Primitive Technology: A-frame Roof Tile Factory

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With the wet season only 2 months away and thatch being an impermanent material, I needed to make more roof tiles for a new hut that will withstand the next deluge.

You've Never Heard of the World's Most Common Mineral

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The most common substance in the world is literally IN the world. It's a mineral called bridgmanite, and it belongs to a class of minerals (called perovskites) that scientists are trying to use in the next generation of solar panels.

Are there any places on Earth with no bugs? - Charles Wallace

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Travel to some of the most extreme environments on Earth and see how insects are able to employ their skills to survive.

What Happens When Predators Disappear?

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A world without predators. It sounds like a safer, happier world, but come on, this is SCIENCE…

The Ocean Has Weather Too And It's Weird

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Prepare to support and help sustain healthy coastal and marine ecosystems with a focus on community impact by earning a Master of Science degree in Coastal and Marine Science and Management.

You’re Filled With Microplastics. So What?

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Plastic pollution has been called “one of the greatest environmental challenges of the 21st century.” Billions of tons of it has entered the ecosystem, and entered YOU, in the form of so-called “microplastics.” But are microplastics actually bad?

Nature's Grand Show: Exploring a Season of Wonder in Canada | National Geographic

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Geographic on a beautiful trip to the Yukon territory to experience the incredible nature that Canada has to offer.

These Animals Actually LIKE Getting Caught

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Even when animal traps are humane, it seems pretty obvious that animals wouldn't want to get caught.

Food Sustainability Around The World | Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted | National Geographic

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Sustainability comes in many forms and is key to living in harmony with the world around us. Join Chef Gordon Ramsay this International Sustainable Gastronomy Day and discover more about sustainable food practices around the world.

How we can revive Planet Earth in less than 20 years

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“If given a chance, nature can rebound, and nature can rebound dramatically.” Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses the resilience of nature and how humans can help it thrive.

This Black Hole Could be Bigger Than The Universe

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Black holes might create infinite universes while destroying time and space.

Alex Honnold Explores Sustainability at Epcot

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For Earth Month, Alex Honnold visited Walt Disney World to find out how the Sunshine State's namesake is helping to sustainably power the park while also boosting biodiversity.

Primitive Technology: Wet Season Destroys Thatched Workshop

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The thatched workshop where I produce bricks, pottery, cement and charcoal for various projects was destroyed by prolonged rain from the wet season.

Inside the Illegal Ape Trade | Trafficked: Underworlds with Mariana van Zeller

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Mariana van Zeller follows the ruthless and heartbreaking business of the illegal trade of wild apes. But amidst the darkness, she encounters a beacon of hope – Congolese activists fighting tirelessly to protect these apes from vanishing forever.

The Rainiest Place On Earth

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Huge thanks to Okouchi-San and Dr. Sakai and everyone at NIED and the Large Scale Rainfall Simulator for their time, expertise and access to this amazing facility.

Was Evacuating Fukushima a Mistake?

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I explored the Fukushima Exclusion Zone for 10 days in the April of 2023. When I was there, I was honestly shocked by the amount of contamination.

Raja Ampat: The Last Stronghold of Healthy Coral Reefs | National Geographic

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Paid content for @Prada. Coral reefs are often described as the rainforests of the seas, and for good reason.

Can a Simple Brick Be the Next Great Battery?

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The world relies on manufacturing, and manufacturing relies on heat — a massive contributor to global carbon emissions, responsible for a quarter of the world's fossil fuel use.

The largest river on Earth is actually in the sky - Iseult Gillespie

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Explore the Amazon rainforest’s flying rivers, and dig into why these invisible waterways are essential to life on Earth.

Dominica: The Nature Island (2023) | Pristine Seas | National Geographic Society

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After the harrowing experiences of Hurricane Maria in 2017, Dominica committed to transforming the island into the world’s first climate-resilient nation.

I kissed nuclear waste to prove a point.

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The shadows of Chernobyl and Fukushima loom large over the topic of nuclear energy, fueling fears often unaligned with reality.