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March 31, 2025
the value of a beaver
March 31, 2025
How a Beaver Helped a Country

When we think about improving an ecosystem, we can recognize the value of the environment by quantifying the beaver's contribution.

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April 22, 2024
space debris
April 22, 2024
The Dangers of Space Trash

On Earth Day, we should not only be thinking about our planet's sustainability but also about the increasing amount of space debris.

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October 20, 2022
Weekly Economic News Roundup and bird tourism
October 20, 2022
When Bird Tourism Is Not “For the Birds”

Whether looking at New Zealand's "bird of the year" contest or Alaska's bird tourism industry, we see benefits that are not "for the birds."

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August 29, 2022
crabs into whiskey
August 29, 2022
How Whiskey Made Green Crabs Less Invasive

Knowing that green crabs are a vicious invasive species that are reproducing more rapidly, a distiller had a solution.

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June 6, 2021
beef prices
June 6, 2021
Why Cows Need Face Masks

As a source of the world's methane, cow emissions have been a focus for researchers trying to reduce their burps.

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April 2, 2021
Weekly Economic News Roundup and space station wine test
April 2, 2021
Why 12 Bottles of Bordeaux Were on the International Space Station

A 14 month International Space Station wine test with 12 bottles of Bordeaux will teach us about about global warming.

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March 8, 2021
zero-emissions job markets
March 8, 2021
How Zero-Emissions Will Change Jobs

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January 31, 2021
economic news roundup and electric vehicles
January 31, 2021
How To Diminish Our EV Range Anxiety

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December 15, 2020
cost of a pistachio nut
December 15, 2020
The Unexpected Cost of a Pistachio Nut

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February 26, 2020
Weekly Economic News Roundup and replacing single use cups
February 26, 2020
When Communal Mugs Are Like Gym Memberships

When companies replace single use cups with mugs and glasses, the employee response has been somewhat like our use of gym memberships.

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July 17, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and zero waste design
July 17, 2019
Why We Want Sneakers Made From Coffee

Whether it relates to coffee grounds or new clothing patterns, zero waste design can optimize economic efficiency in surprising ways.

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June 18, 2019
Weekly Economic News Roundup and Comparing LEGO prices
June 18, 2019
How Legos Discovered It’s Not Easy to be Green

If we want our Legos to match, attach, and detach, we might have to wait awhile for them to develop the appropriate bio-based plastic.

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