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Energy Source of the Future: Ocean Waves

Humans have long had the dream of using the constant movement and power of oceans as an energy resource to power daily life. With two-thirds of the earth’s surface covered in ocean water, this dream may soon become a reality.  Colossal waves and consistent tides represent one of our planet’s last untapped natural and renewable […]

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Barcelona’s “Superilles” Countering the Ubiquity of Automobiles

Most recently in 2014, the city of Barcelona, Spain was faced with serious air and noise pollution problems. The major city and its thirty-five surrounding municipalities consistently failed to meet the European Union’s air quality targets. 44% of Barcelona residents are exposed to higher-than-recommended air pollution levels, and 46% higher-than-recommended noise levels. Direct exposure to […]