How to Get PFAS Out of Drinking Water—and Keep It Out
Stoiber and her colleagues at EWG keep an eye on the consumer-grade water filtration systems available in the US. The organization’s tests have found that common pitcher filters from brands such as Brita and Berkey do not all remove PFAS equally well. But some do an excellent job, based on EWG’s tests, including the pitcher […]
Tips from a diplomacy pro – POLITICO
“My advice to the U.K. is: Don’t get too hung up on the cosmetic stuff,” Fletcher said. “That’s not easy when you’re in the thick of it — you know, the length of the press conference, the content of the tweet, the day-to-day knock- about stuff.” But he noted that Mandelson, a figure central to […]
Andy Jarvis: How to feed 10 billion people — without destroying nature
Feeding 10 billion people without wrecking the planet means rethinking protein, from plant-based and fermented foods to lab-grown meat that tastes like the real thing. Presenting an exciting menu of sustainable options, food futurist Andy Jarvis highlights innovations, investments and policies that could help drastically lower our carbon footprint and provide everyone with the nourishment […]
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Joshua Amponsem: The absurd inequality of climate work — and how to fix it
When it comes to tackling the climate crisis, the majority of the workforce in Africa believes their role is in the labor-intensive, low-income work — not in the strategic, analytical or leadership-based spaces, says climate visionary and entrepreneur Joshua Amponsem. He advocates for a shift in climate funding that fosters local talent and leadership, envisioning […]
How to Have a Happy And Sustainable Holiday Season | News
Reading Time: 4 minutes The gift-giving season is always fun! But with all the wrapping paper, packages and new stuff, it can be hard on sustainability—that is, finding ways to give and still protect natural resources for years to come. However, the County of San Diego wants you to know there are lots of ways […]
Bait-and-switch mortgage rates are everywhere – here’s how to cut through the hype
A regular chore for mortgage broker Victor Tran is providing reality checks to people who find great rate deals advertised online. “It happens all the time,” Mr. Tran said. “I would say almost nine out of 10 of my conversations.” Canada’s high-cost housing market forces buyers and owners to find the best possible mortgage rate. […]
How to become Europe’s next TikTok politician – POLITICO
And if you are not clear on how to get there, Declassified is here to help. We have gathered the best advice (not based on any research or scientific study whatsoever) from the most politically astute minds at POLITICO Towers (according to our mums anyway) and have compiled what can only be described as the […]
How to Create a Future of Cheap Energy for All
When asked why they chose Tado, he said that customers’ main reason was, “I want to save money. The second reason is, I want to make the planet a better place. If we cannot fulfill the first one,” he stressed, “the second one becomes less relevant.” China seems to offer many solutions. Although coal consumption […]
How to Feed the World review: Vaclav Smil’s take on future food supply has one big flaw
Are fish farms like this one in Greece truly becoming more efficient? Elena_Alex_Ferns/Alamy How to Feed the WorldVaclav Smil (Penguin Books) We had better hope that Vaclav Smil is wrong about the world’s food system. If he is right, the implication is that we will end up bulldozing what little remains of nature to keep […]