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These 5 apps can help you to unlock the benefits of mindful meditation
Mindful meditation has been proven to improve focus, ease psychological symptoms such as stress, depression, and anxiety, and increase mental resilience.
Lizzy Rosenberg is a Brooklyn-based writer, and Associate editor at Distractify.
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Climate Change
What could the discovery of a new-year round ozone hole mean for life on Earth?
A new year-round ozone hole has been discovered above the tropics, scientists are trying to figure out the impact on our world's ecosystem and humankind.
Energy
Wind turbines are being used to grow coral reefs
In a lab, coral larvae was successfully regrown on underwater steel and concrete. Now one company is creating coral reefs on four offshore wind turbines.
The Ocean
Humpback whales are no longer considered endangered in Australia - but is this a good thing?
The humpback whale has been removed from the endangered list in Australia, but environmental groups are concerned that the move could prove premature.
Oil and Gas
Is renewable natural gas a viable fuel alternative? Here’s what you need to know
Renewable natural gas is seen as a breakthrough clean energy, but what exactly is it - and is it as sustainable as energy sources like wind and solar?
The Metaverse
Even though it’s virtual, the metaverse does actually impact the environment
The metaverse has already established a big presence in our society, but it has potential to cause a large environmental impact. Here's what we can do.
Nepal
While Nepal’s rhinos are resilient, they're no match for climate change
For years, poachers were the main threat to the mortality of the rhinoceros population in Nepal. Now the number one enemy of the rhino could be climate change.
United States
Floating wind farms could make California 100% renewable by 2045
California's move to generate clean energy from floating wind farms could convert the state to using 60% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2045.
Climate Change
These are the foods that climate change is taking off the menu
Wild relatives of popular crops are being driven to extinction through the changing climate, including potatoes, avocados and vanilla.
The Ocean
Ocean: What are 'dead zones' and why are they getting worse?
Research has shown ocean dead zones - where marine life can't survive - have nearly quadrupled across the globe since 1950. Here's what you need to know.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
5 sustainable farming methods assessed
Environmental journalist Lizzy Rosenberg explores whether agriculture can be sustainable by evaluating regenerative, organic, vertical, and vegan farming.
The Ocean
Why the loss of sharks is accelerating climate change
A recent study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that if herbivores such as seacows lose their predators, the ecosystem will be damaged.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
How ‘regenerative farming’ could help reduce the impact of climate change
Regenerative agriculture focuses more on the health of the soil than other farming methods and could help tackle climate change.
Biodiversity
The new species discovered in 2020
COVID-19 may have dominated headlines in 2020 but it should also be known as a standout year for biodiversity, with hundreds of new species being discovered.
Future of the Environment
World health leaders: 'Human activity to blame for diseases like COVID-19'
Leaders from global health organizations have called for governments to act urgently to change how food is produced to protect the planet.