There is a considerable body of research that shows that rates of anxiety, depression and mood disorders are elevated in urban dwellers and those in competitive work environments. Now, imported from Japan, comes a new and rather unique method for combating stress—forest bathing.
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Satellites have been the domain of governments and very wealthy corporations, but the increasing involvement of private companies and advances in technologies mean that the democratization of space is fast approaching.
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Only 14 percent of global plastic packaging is subject to recycling. If any progress is to be made in reducing the environmental impact of packaging, it will need to involve a mix of approaches.
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Some of America’s biggest companies have found themselves in the government’s regulatory crosshairs, the outcome of which may have profound impact on consumers and investors alike.
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There have been a variety of forces driving the sharp growth in renewable, low carbon energy generation. The Department of Energy calculates that approximately 800,000 Americans are employed in low carbon emission generation technologies (i.e. renewable energy jobs).
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