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Environmental Engineering is the application of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health and at-risk ecosystems.

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What a 500M$ Dam Removal Teaches

By: James Vuong, Journalist
500 million dollars is a high price to pay to heal the landscape, but it's definitely worth it.
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How Sound Pollution Affects Whales

By: Rory Bierhanzl, Jounalist
Underwater noise Pollution can affect almost all marine life, causing stress, permanent hearing loss, or even some species resorting to leaving the area entirely, causing unnatural migration patterns that disrupt ecosystems. Noise pollution can not only disrupt a whale's lifestyle and living practices, but sound pollution can also hurt and cripple whales, due to their sensitivity to noise.
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How To Use The ZipGrow Hydroponic Systems

How To Use The ZipGrow Hydroponic Systems

The ZipGrow tower is a vertical hydroponic system that grows produce. What makes hydroponic systems grow plants fast and healthy are nutrients among other materials that are combined with the water. Here are some tips and instructions for gardening with a few tools.
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white wind turbines on green grass field under blue and white cloudy sky during daytime

Top Pros and Cons of Wind Energy

By: Josslyn Wellck, Journalist
Wind energy is a top source of renewable energy in the U.S. today. However, there are some downsides. Here are a few of the top pros and cons:
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Vaporizing Plastics Could Be Key to Saving a Failing Recycling Industry

Vaporizing Plastics Could Be Key to Saving a Failing Recycling Industry

By: Taylor kong, Journalist
Vaporizing plastics could save the recycling industry by making it easier and more efficient to recycle materials that are harder than other materials. Vaporizing plastics can have a positive impact on the world in multiple ways.
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The History Of Washing Machines

By: Preston Wichert, journalist
The history of washing machines dates back to the early 18th century when people began seeking more efficient ways to clean their clothes
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Producing Electricity By Wearing Clothes

By: Liam Daquioag, Journalist
What if you could change your devices just by wearing a shirt? This new material might bring that into reality.
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The Hidden Costs of Wind Turbines

The Hidden Costs of Wind Turbines

By: Kimberly Rivera, Journalist
Wind turbines are often celebrated as a clean energy solution, but they come with their own set of challenges. Discover the downsides of this renewable energy source.
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Power of the Wind Turbines

Power of the Wind Turbines

By: Ben Wandow, Journalist
Wind energy, a renewable and clean source of power, has been gaining significant traction in recent years. By converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy, wind turbines can generate electricity without producing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
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Turning The Tide: Engineers Transform Rotten Seaweed Into Eco-Friendly Car Fuel to Slash CO2 Emissions

Turning The Tide: Engineers Transform Rotten Seaweed Into Eco-Friendly Car Fuel to Slash CO2 Emissions

By: Esah Sheikh, Journalist
To reshape the future of sustainable energy, a groundbreaking development arose. A team of innovative engineers discovered a way to convert rotten seaweed into car fuel. This determined project aims to create a renewable energy source and also pursue to increasingly cut carbon emissions. The goal in the near future is to reduce 14 million tons of CO2 and help with greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Engineering of Bee Hives

By: Aidan Seguin, Journalist
Bees have fascinated humans for centuries, not only for their critical role in pollination and honey production but also for the remarkable engineering of their hives.
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Tidal Energy

Tidal Energy

By: Laith Kassim, Journalist
Tidal energy is a type of renewable energy powered by the movement of ocean tides. Tidal power is a type of hydroelectric energy, and is harnessed by tidal streams generators, barrages, and tidal lagoons.
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