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Can Machine Learning Save the World From Climate Change? 

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 Guest post by Beth Coleman

A recent report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reveals that global temperatures are likely to rise by 1.5°C by the year 2030 — which means that humans have just 12 years left to stop global warming. The alarming report also shows that human activities have caused approximately 1.0°C of global warming over the years, leading to a rise in the number of hot days, with the highest increase felt in the tropics. With this, risks of droughts, tropical cyclones, and heavy precipitation are also predicted to increase.

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What Is Energy Harvesting, And Why Does It Matter More Than Ever?

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Photo by Kai Gradert on Unsplash

Photo by Kai Gradert on Unsplash

In the 21st century, approximately 80 percent of the world relies on fossil fuels to run its cars, factories, schools and homes. With such a heavy reliance on a finite resource, scientists and engineers are searching for alternatives. Energy harvesting – or scavenging – is a cutting-edge method that has the potential to provide clean and unlimited power worldwide.

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8 Ways Minimalism Can Increase Your Productivity

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I’ve moved a handful of times in the past few years. In order to make each transition go smoother than silk all efforts were made to donate or sell as much as humanly possible. (The word I used on repeat was “…catharsis!”)

In the end, it felt great to donate all those clothes I’d never wear again. I was initially sad to part with all the books I secretly knew I’d never read, knowing they’d find a better use in the end. The cooking supplies I’d barely use and stacks of house records I was holding onto for reasons only the vinyl gods know why — all of those things I simply didn’t need any more. They were a nice to have, but didn’t define or help me grow in any significant way within the present tense.

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Are Plastic Water Bottles Finished?

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I practice yoga, running, and cycling several times a week (mainly to stay sane). For my yoga practice, I typically visit the TruYoga studios because it’s convenient – they’re downstairs from my office – and the roster of rotating teachers is incredible. Lately, I’ve been branching out a bit by taking advantage of Groupons and other deals in an effort to try new styles and mix it up a bit.

I noticed in tonight’s class over at Core Power Yoga that the studio offered bottled water to drink – but it was in glass containers, not plastic. It’s such a simple idea that makes so much sense. We already know that plastic bottles are not only toxic but wasteful.  It was great to see a little system in place where glass bottles were implemented. There was definitely some style happening there, too!

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