Lights, Camera, Dirt! Get ready for Dirt’s big screen breakout! The hot new movie “Kiss the Ground” takes grubby ol’ soil from zero to hero. This fun film shows how, with a little love, plain dirt could actually save the planet. Critics say “Kiss the Ground” dishes surprises as down-to-earth soil reaches for the stars. Like a… [Read More]
Dirt: The Underdog Turning the Tide on Climate Change
Have you been feeling down in the dumps about the state of our planet? Well, we have some downright dirty news that might lift your spirits! Dirt is the scrappy underdog of the natural world that’s gearing up for the climate change fight of the century. This plucky ped of earth may seem lowly, but it’s… [Read More]
The Great Food Waste Recycling Revolution: A Laughable Yet Laudable Quest
In a world where leftovers often find their final resting place in the bin rather than the compost, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alongside its buddies the USDA and the Food and Drug Administration, has decided enough is enough. They’ve drafted a National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics that’s got… [Read More]
Cultivating Safety With Flowers and Veggies
Well, tickle me surprised, a bounty of research shows community gardening efforts sprout safety along with vegetable yields! Transforming abandoned urban spaces by planting posies, fruits, and veggies makes neighborhoods significantly less crime-ridden. A decade ago in Flint, Michigan, many streets were hazardous with dilapidated structures and overgrown lots. Resident Darnell Ishmel described waist-high scrub on… [Read More]
Dirt: The Unsung Hero of Renewable Energy
Scientists have created a new type of everlasting battery using the ultimate renewable energy source: dirt! This soil-powered fuel cell runs on special microbes that munch on organic matter in the soil to generate electricity indefinitely. Think of it like an Energizer bunny that keeps going and going, except instead of a cute pink bunny pounding… [Read More]
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