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Greener Jeans? Scientists Use Bacteria to Make Sustainable Indigo Dye

Researchers recently made a discovery that adds another point to the “good bacteria” category, and this time it benefits the denim industry.

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Soaking up the sun: Artificial photosynthesis promises clean, sustainable source of energy

The process of turning sunlight directly into usable energy called photosynthesis may soon be a feat humans are able to mimic

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Electricity-eating bacteria could help oceans absorb more carbon

Global oceans absorb about 25% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned

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A novel way to create vanilla flavoring through recycled plastic

Scientists devised a novel way of tackling the plastic pollution issue by using bacteria to transform plastic waste into vanilla flavoring

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A startup using minerals to draw down CO2 has scored funding and its first buyer

A new startup is relying on minerals to pull carbon dioxide out of the air through the process of enhanced weathering.

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Earth has a new Southern Ocean according to National Geographic

National Geography said that while other oceans are identified by the region they surround, the Southern Ocean is defined by its current

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Organization partners with public to design coral reefs and restore marine environment

Coral reefs are not just a pretty feature to look at underwater, they are described as the lungs of our ocean.

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The Brighter 5: Five important non-profits looking to clean our oceans

In support of Oceans Day, The Brighter Side of News has compiled a list of five top non-profit organizations that support ocean cleanup

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How bubbles are being used in Amsterdam to catch canal plastic

wall of bubbles can intercept plastics in rivers and canals without blocking the passage of boats and marine wildlife.

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World Environment Day: Female entrepreneur turns ‘trash into treasure’ in India

Rupjyoti Saikia Gogoi’s initiative is a novel idea that addresses climate crisis while also helping other women earn a livelihood.

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School on Wheels Inc.

School on Wheels volunteers provide free tutoring & mentoring to children from kindergarten through twelfth grade living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes, and on the streets in Southern California.

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Pajama Jama Jama

Pajama Jama Jama is a sing-along book that helps parents prepare their children for bed.