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Melting Ice In Greenland Now Making the Island’s Name Hold True

Greenland, the world’s largest island, is experiencing rapid ice and glacier melting. Covering 11,000 sq. miles over the last 30 years, this effecting is being attributed to extreme warming rates. This affects global sea levels, Arctic ecosystems, and human communities, highlighting the pressing impact of climate change and Greenland’s transformation from ice to green. Continue reading Melting Ice In Greenland Now Making the Island’s Name Hold True

 
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Virgin Flies on Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Virgin Atlantic made aviation history by conducting the first commercial flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, from London to New York, used a blend of fuel derived from non-petroleum feedstocks, lowering CO2 emissions. Despite its higher cost, SAF is seen as integral to the aviation industry’s decarbonization goals.
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Fabric, The Untapped Renewable Resource: #TrashRich with Kathryn Greenwood Swanson

Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu On the evening of September 21st, I made my way to the Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality offices and found myself in a cozy room that had been filled with storage bins overflowing with scrap fabric. On the floor lay a huge braided rug: handmade, exploding with colors, and full of life and personality. I, along with many … Continue reading Fabric, The Untapped Renewable Resource: #TrashRich with Kathryn Greenwood Swanson

 
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