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It turns out, there’s a way to capture methane before it leaks into the atmosphere. In the case of a landfill, you can cover the surface and then install vent pipes to capture the gas. And for manure and food waste, you can use something called an “Anaerobic Digester.” Anaerobic Digesters sound complicated, but they’re […]

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Today we’re going to focus on some positive news — a bright spot.

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How is COVID-19 affecting our air quality?

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Driftnets are fishing nets that have largely fallen out of fashion because they can accidentally catch other marine life. But it's still legal to use driftnets in California to catch swordfish. Luckily, there are other types of gear fishers can use and many are taking advantage of this new technology.

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Today we’re answering a question that has been on a lot of people’s minds during the COVID-19 quarantine: while we’re limiting trips to the store, how can we maximize our groceries and minimize our food waste?

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What's causing sea level rise and how will it affect Rhode Island?

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If you haven’t used a bidet before, it looks pretty much like a toilet bowl with a tap on one side that gives you a rinse after you go. Bidets or some version of them are already used a lot in Europe, Latin America and some parts of Asia.

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Methane is a gas that’s created when something organic decomposes in a location that doesn’t have oxygen. The largest human-caused source of methane is actually cow burbs, but the second biggest human-caused source in the US is oil and gas production.

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