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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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Researchers Have Finally Found A Way To Save The Northern White Rhinos

By: DoWon Lee, Journalist
Just two northern white rhinos remain on the planet. Both of them are female, named Najin and her daughter Fatu. The last male, Sudan, died in 2018.
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Bitcoin Farms Big Polluters

By: Zouli Alexandratos, Journalist
Bitcoin mines require large energy costs and have high pollution rates. With all of the previous problems and new ones all the time, should Bitcoin still exist?
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An E-Glove Used To Help Scuba Divers Communicate

An E-Glove Used To Help Scuba Divers Communicate

By: Daniel Do, Journalist
Hand gestures are used to relay messages such as, "Shark!" and "I'm okay." To further advance the development of the e-glove, a volunteer held up 16 different hand gestures.
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The Myths of the Ocean

By: Kate Li, Journalist
The ocean covers 71% of this Earth that we live on, yet we've only explored 5% of it. What else lies in the depths of the ocean?
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Japanese Farmers Are Painting Their Cows With Zebra-Like Stripes

By: Gary Taylor, Journalist
The Japanese black is one of the breeds of cow used to make wagyu beef. But, these cows are plagued with a big problem: Blood-sucking flies such as gadflies and cattle flies.
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Solar Power Trees

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
The solar panels that are like leaves on the solar powered trees get re-charged every day by the sun and that created electricity that is used to kill the bugs. As technology advances, solar powered trees might become more and more similar to real trees and other plants.
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Aquaponics Fish Growth Using an AST Bead Filter System

By: Tiger Deng, Journalist
Aquaponics Fish Growth Journey, using an 260-gallon AST MDC 1000 system. 50 fish take roughly 6 months (190 plus/minus 10-20 days) to grow to full size of 1 pound.
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Solar Sandwich

By: Nathan Brown, Journalist
Solar Sandwich is a combination of a durable seam metal roof system and the latest technology of solar panels. It can reduce 20 to 80 percent of the energy bill.
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Vermicomposting is the process of using earthworms to decompose organic materials resulting in rich, organic compost. Most bins are started with a pound (approximately 1,000) ren worms similar to these that will eat about a half pound of vegetable food scraps daily. Red worms or red tigers are recommended and are sold by weight or by count.

Composting Worms, A Healthy Solution To Food Waste

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
Did you know that a staggering 30-40% of all the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills? This is a significant amount, especially since they can be repurposed through vermicomposting, the process of using worms to create nutritious soil...
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Stratospheric Aerosol Injection May Curb Greenlands Ice Loss

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection May Curb Greenland’s Ice Loss

By: Anna Statz, Journalist
As a result of global warming, the ice sheets and glaciers in Greenland are melting and receding. In an attempt to address the ice loss in Greenland, a new strategy was developed. An international group of scientists assessed the success that of a new technique, stratospheric aerosol injection.
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion

By: Benjamin Plowgian, Journalist
Ocean Thermal Conversion Technology (OTEC), is a renewable power source as old as electricity. It is a baseload source, meaning that there are no fluctuations, so it is a reliable source of energy unlike other renewable sources.
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Aquaponics: Pros and Cons

By: Kate Li, Journalist
Aquaponics is a water-efficient way to grow crops and raise fish. The fish and plants depend on each other for survival.
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