Tag: environment
5 posts
The Air of Superiority
For more than 100 years, the cool breezes of air conditioning have taken hold around the world. It took us about as long to even consider the side effects.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Jul 9, 2019
Still Grasping At Straws
Businesses and cities are ditching the plastic straw, the ultimate commodity object. But the shift is controversial, and alternatives don’t come cheap.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Jul 10, 2018
You Can't Drink Saltwater
We’re getting better at converting saltwater to drinkable freshwater, but the environmental costs of the desalination process aren’t cheap.
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Mar 1, 2016
I'll Have Water, Please
Americans expect a glass of water by default with their sit-down restaurant meal. Why is it such a big deal, and how much water are we wasting, anyway?
Tedium: The Dull Side of the Internet
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Oct 15, 2015