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I Am the Triangular Window in a Mud Hut

[ad_1] September 16, 2021– “I heard pale-skinned visitors to this refugee camp talk about windows as big as a cow and covered by glass that opens wide. Those stories sound absurd. Such windows would be completely impractical! Of course, but above all, we are designed for safety and comfort. Look at my size and shape:…

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Leaded Gas Finally Eliminated Worldwide

[ad_1] Leaded gas, one of the great pollutants of our species, is no longer manufactured or used. The last country to sell leaded gasoline, Algeria, stopped doing so this month, 41 years after the first country, Japan, made the decision. It was in the early days of the automobile rise that gasoline producers began adding…

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Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest

[ad_1] September 17, 2021– The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant ancient trees and many secrets that science is only beginning to understand. These forests are our best allies for climate change, as they store enormous amounts of carbon and retain water, protecting communities from droughts, floods and wildfires. But these…