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How Alang Shipyard Works
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In this mass graveyard, workers dismantle 52,000-ton ships using simple hand tools. Why would anyone want to work at Alang? Is this place doing the world a service by recycling obsolete ships?
Which Is More Environmentally Friendly: Paper or Plastic?
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People wonder if paper or plastic bags are more environmentally friendly. Get the skinny on whether paper or plastic bags are greener.
How Weather Works
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Weather is the state of the atmosphere, rather than something that only affects your area. Read more about weather and the complex system behind it.
How Hurricanes Work
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How often have you watched a weather forecaster point to a spiral-shaped cloudy mass with a sense of dread and fascination? What fuels these ferocious storms?
How Recycling Works
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Recycling involves taking something useful and turning it into something new instead of throwing it away. Learn about recycling and the many types of recycling.
What is green gaming?
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Green gaming is catching on as gamers realize the ecological impact of their consoles, computers and games. Learn about green gaming and green video games.
Can house music solve the energy crisis?
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Can house music solve the energy crisis. Learn how dance clubs are helping alleviate the energy crisis by installing piezoelectric floors.
What Caused the Dust Bowl?
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What if the land you relied upon simply blew away? In the 1930s, poor stewardship and crushing drought created black blizzards and an internal American exodus known as the Dust Bowl.
Where Are Tornadoes Most Common Around the World?
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If a student asks you, "Where are tornadoes most common?" you may be able to answer their question in the scope of the U.S., but the global answer depends on geography, climate, and the collision of air masses.
How tall can a tree grow?
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Can a tree grow and grow? Or can a tree grow only to the point that water transport limits it? Learn more about tree growth and the tallest trees.