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Why CO2 Emissions From Manufacturing Industries Are Here to Stay

What role do fossil fuels play in manufacturing? How much do renewables help? What’s the solution to carbon emissions? Vaclav Smil believes that, in manufacturing industries, fossil fuels are here to stay—at least for the foreseeable future. Even green electricity relies on manufactured materials that are produced with power from fossil fuels. But, he says there are a few things we can do to reduce the use of these materials. Read more to learn about why CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries are a reality we have to live with, at least for now.

Patrick McKeown’s 5 Breathing Exercises for Relaxing

What are Patrick McKeown’s breathing exercises? How can you train yourself to test your carbon dioxide tolerance? In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown offers several exercises to improve your respiratory health. Among these exercises are a carbon dioxide tolerance test and unblocking your nose. Keep reading to learn the specifics of these helpful breathing exercises.

Fracking Natural Gas: What It Means & How It’s Done

What does it mean to frack natural gas? How is it possible to drill horizontally? What are the benefits of fracking? Fracking is a method used to extract natural gas from the earth. Rachel Maddows, the author of Blowout, discusses the process in detail and how it may lead to energy independence in certain countries. Continue reading to learn about the history and evolution of fracking.

The 5 Benefits of Bacteria: How Gut Health Improves Your Life

Are all types of bacteria bad? What are the benefits of bacteria? When bacteria come to mind, you might think about the kind that make you sick. But actually, some types of bacteria protect you from diseases, make you happier, and more. Most of these bacteria are found in your gut, and they impact the health of the rest of your body. Keep reading to learn more about these benefits of bacteria found in the gut that you may not know about.

Carbon Dioxide Tolerance Test & Training (Patrick McKeown)

What is a carbon dioxide tolerance test? How can you increase your carbon dioxide tolerance? In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown recommends regularly testing your carbon dioxide tolerance to track how healthy your breathing habits currently are. If your test shows you need improvement, you can follow our basic training exercise for help. Read below to learn how to perform a carbon dioxide tolerance test and get your breathing on the right track.

What Is Universal Consciousness? It Might Be the Path to Truth

What is universal consciousness? How do we access it? What happens when we do? According to psychiatrist David Hawkins, consciousness is the ticket to knowledge and, ultimately, truth. He contends that, as well as having individual consciousness, we all have access to a universal consciousness that’s all-knowing. Keep reading to understand what universal consciousness might be all about.

How Climate Change Affects the Environment We Live In

How does the changing climate impact our water supply? The air we breathe? The food we eat? In How the World Really Works, Vaclav Smil helps us understand how climate change affects the environment, particularly the aspects of the environment that are required for humans to live. He believes that we’ll be in good shape as long as we take certain measures. Continue reading to learn how climate change affects oxygen, water, and food.

Michael Shellenberger: Apocalypse Never (Book Overview)

How worried should we be about climate change? And, why is it controversial to even ask this question? For Michael Shellenberger, Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All is a chance to set the record straight about the climate situation and assess it from a rational perspective. He says it’s harmful when people distort science to push an agenda, and he’s optimistic about the planet’s future. Continue reading for an overview of Michael Shellenberger’s Apocalypse Never.

Why Global Climate Goals Are Impossible to Reach

How accurate are climate predictions? How likely are we to meet our global climate goals? Vaclav Smil claims that it’s difficult, if not impossible, to make accurate predictions about global warming. That’s true even for those with extensive experience and knowledge on the topic. It’s also difficult, if not impossible, to meet current IPCC limits on warming. Read more to learn why global climate goals are so difficult to reach.

Climate Optimism: Do the Data Trends Point Toward Hope?

Where are climate trends headed? Should we be concerned or encouraged? Many scientists and activists believe that the climate has already passed a tipping point and that environmental catastrophe is inevitable. Michael Shellenberger believes that environmental alarmists overstate their claims and that there’s a reason for hope for our planet’s future. Keep reading to learn Shellenberger’s argument for climate optimism.