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Offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly important around the world.  Europe has thousands of wind turbines off its coasts generating more and more of its power.  The first offshore wind farm in the U.S. opened for business last year and more are on the way. Putting wind turbines out in the ocean makes sense because […]

We’ve discussed the problem of microplastics polluting our oceans at great lengths on this program before.  Much of the small plastic particles result from the breakdown of plastic litter, such as plastic bags, packaging, and other materials.  Another source is microbeads, which are often found in health products such as face scrubs and even some […]

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We’ve discussed the problem of microplastics polluting our oceans at great lengths on this program before.  Much of the small plastic particles result from the breakdown of plastic litter, such as plastic bags, packaging, and other materials.  Another source is microbeads, which are often found in health products such as face scrubs and even some […]

We’ve discussed the problem of microplastics polluting our oceans at great lengths on this program before.  Much of the small plastic particles result from the breakdown of plastic litter, such as plastic bags, packaging, and other materials.  Another source is microbeads, which are often found in health products such as face scrubs and even some […]

National Parks are often thought of as America’s natural cathedrals – serene places we visit to commune with nature and soak up its grandeur.   Millions of Americans and other people from around the world are drawn to these amazing places.  Unfortunately, it is now too many millions. In recent years, visitation to many of the […]

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National Parks are often thought of as America’s natural cathedrals – serene places we visit to commune with nature and soak up its grandeur.   Millions of Americans and other people from around the world are drawn to these amazing places.  Unfortunately, it is now too many millions. In recent years, visitation to many of the […]

National Parks are often thought of as America’s natural cathedrals – serene places we visit to commune with nature and soak up its grandeur.   Millions of Americans and other people from around the world are drawn to these amazing places.  Unfortunately, it is now too many millions. In recent years, visitation to many of the […]

It is always good to learn about more reasons to eat chocolate and Italian researchers have provided us with some impressive facts to digest with our delicious treats. Researchers at the University of L’Aquila investigated the effects of acute and chronic administration of cocoa flavanols on different cognitive domains.   Flavanols are beneficial plant-based nutrients found […]

It is always good to learn about more reasons to eat chocolate and Italian researchers have provided us with some impressive facts to digest with our delicious treats. Researchers at the University of L’Aquila investigated the effects of acute and chronic administration of cocoa flavanols on different cognitive domains.   Flavanols are beneficial plant-based nutrients found […]

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It is always good to learn about more reasons to eat chocolate and Italian researchers have provided us with some impressive facts to digest with our delicious treats. Researchers at the University of L’Aquila investigated the effects of acute and chronic administration of cocoa flavanols on different cognitive domains.   Flavanols are beneficial plant-based nutrients found […]