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The Overview Effect

Grist

A view of the Earth beyond the lunar horizon, taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft while in orbit around the Moon, by crewmember Bill Anders, on December 24, 1968. Reflecting on his prediction, Hoyle observed that people suddenly seemed to care about protecting the Earth’s natural environment after the Apollo 8 mission.

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The Sierra Club's Top 20 Cool Schools

Green Market Oracle

Despite the additional complications posed by the coronavirus pandemic a record 312 institutions participated in Sierra's annual Cool Schools rankings in 2020. Here is a countdown of Sierra's top 20 Cool Schools as described by Katie: 20. Sierra has been ranking the environmental performance of colleges since 2006.

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Does planting trees actually help the climate? Here’s what we know.

Grist

Want to do something good for the Earth? This common belief, once an inspiration for Earth Day T-shirts, now forms the basis of a booming global industry. Plant a tree. Trees lock away carbon in their trunks, branches, leaves, and roots, making them an excellent partner in countering climate change.

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End of Year Message and the Top 100 Articles from 2020

Green Market Oracle

World Environment Day and Covid-19: Making Time for Nature (Published May 9) We are on the Cusp of the Collapse of Civilization (Published Jul 13) How Supply Chain Resilience Mitigates Against Risks from Pandemics and Climate Change (Published May 14) How the Coronavirus Helps Renewable Energy and Hurts Fossil Fuels (Published May 12) Fifty Shades (..)

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End of Year Message and the Top 100 Articles from 2020

Green Market Oracle

World Environment Day and Covid-19: Making Time for Nature (Published May 9) We are on the Cusp of the Collapse of Civilization (Published Jul 13) How Supply Chain Resilience Mitigates Against Risks from Pandemics and Climate Change (Published May 14) How the Coronavirus Helps Renewable Energy and Hurts Fossil Fuels (Published May 12) Fifty Shades (..)