Aimee Lutkin
Aimée is a freelance blogger based in Brooklyn.
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The Biggest Vertical Farm In The World Is Breaking Ground In November
One of the biggest airline food providers is starting construction on a vertical farm in Dubai as a solution to demand for fresh greens and a severe water shortage.
Scientists Discover Thriving Coral Reefs Under Oceanic Volcanoes
Researchers from marine life advocates Oceana have discovered a surprising new world under the sea near Sicily.
Starbucks Announces Plan To Ban Straws From All Stores
Starbucks is ramping up its sustainability efforts with a plan to eradicate the use of plastic straws in its assembly line.
Honeybees Are Being Saved By Dogs Trained To Sniff Out Bacteria
It's challenging and laborious to detect this bacteria that decimates bee populations, so an apiary inspector trained a dog to do it. They're amazing.
This Classroom In The U.K. Is Producing 1.5 Times The Energy It Needs
New technologies means that instead of sucking power off the energy grid, buildings can feed back into it, powering other buildings and even cars.
Scientists Say Trees In Cities Can Trap As Much Carbon As A Rainforest
New technology has allowed scientists to more accurately estimate how much carbon trees absorb, and the results may change how green spaces in cities are planned.
Sir David Attenborough Is Telling People How To Help Bees In Their Backyards
If you see a bee who looks confused or disoriented, it may not be sick. It just needs a little help from a friend.
This Edible Coating At Costco Can Double The Life Of Your Produce
This edible coating helps produce, including avocados, extend their shelf life, which ultimately cuts down on food waste.
U.K. Manufacturers Plan Paper Straw Factory As Restaurants Drop Plastic
A company of packaging experts are looking into the future and seeing a world without single-use plastic.
Animals Are Becoming Nocturnal To Avoid Interacting With Humans
Animals are starting to avoid daytime hours as a means of avoiding humans.