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Pencil Article
Today’s generation is fully immersed in digital technology, leaving the perception that the past technique of writing with pencils is no longer impactful. However, a store in lower Manhattan combats this digital immersion, bringing back the pencil in a way that even the newest generations can come to appreciate. Ms. Weaver, who tends to the shop, reveals how there’s a different pencil for everyone, from crossword puzzle pencils with pointy erasers, to authentic graphite pencils from the 1950’s. Whatever the need is, this store has a way of bringing the past into the future, with an aesthetic that “is begging to be Instagrammed” as says so on the website.
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BBC’s video on using possible forest fire kindling as a way of taking carbon out of the air:
Looking at climate change and carbon emissions in the air is often seen as something negative and troubling on our planet. However, as destruction is being done, there are also bright minds talking about restoration- this one in particular being a startup called Charm Industrial, where they are trying to kill two birds with one stone. The small California company has created new technology that takes the dead trees and brush from the California forest and heated it up in a zero-oxygen chamber, creating oil that they can then put back into the earth. The oil then not only helps by rebalancing the earth as Co-founder Kelly Kinetic explains: “It’s really valuable for its carbon content, and not necessarily its energy content”. This makes it unique in that there will be no desire to re-drill it, leaving the startup with major potential of slowing down the destruction of the earth in more ways than one.
The idea of creating new technology to help the planet is exciting- it gives those with a concern a chance to feel optimistic. Though this is true, Charm industrial is one of many companies with a good idea that has a barrier of expense- the cost of their process is one that needs major financial support to make a great impact. This being said, I think the BBC did a nice job showing the potential the company had, but the steps of implementing technology make this story one that unfortunately isn’t a successful one at the moment. That being said, the overall idea of people’s brilliance being applied to an issue of critical importance shows the overall idea that technology can be crucial to our future, and the amount of carbon-reducing ideas in the atmosphere gives the hope that environmentally friendly technology can save us all.
The Economist’s article on solar power
As us humans look to aid the crisis that is our planet being destroyed, there are scientists putting their heads together to figure out how we can substitute everyday necessities in the modern household to be more eco-friendly. In this case, The Economist talks about the phenomenon of solar power, and examines how they work/ the trajectory of use. After spending 50 years finding a way to reduce the price of solar power, the energy became versatile and accessible. One of the main reasons this occurred was due to governments around the world, due to subsidization in hopes of encouraging a decreased use of fossil fuels. Though solar power continues to get cheaper, The Economist notes the tempting use of more harmful energy sources still being too effective and accessible to give solar a proper chance to shine.
The Economist's article on new environmental technology was very well written. Even though I went in with a background of knowing a fair amount about solar power, the article took the time to help the viewer understand different types of solar power, how they work, and where they are currently being used. After an extensive backstory, the article formed a concise perspective of the pros and cons of solar power from an overarching view. This made it easy for anyone to understand why the highly effective and cheap energy source is not yet the main supplier of our electricity today.
Shampoo Bar Article
National Geographic is a source that is known for nature advocacy and education of our planet. So, you could imagine my surprise when I clicked on an article that was focused around beauty products. However, once I got reading, I found the article was educating on the innovation of shampoo, the shampoo bar, and why everyone should be a convert. The short and simple article highlights how shampoo bars reduce plastic, last longer than a bottle, and are often qualified to be natural and cruelty free.
Examining the article itself, I found National Geographic made this text very informative in a rather 'quick and dirty' manner. The format was laid out with clear headers, and the information was relayed in an impressively short manner. The diction was very convincing with its optimistic tone.
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