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: A darkroom refers to a space where art and science come together to create something complete before premiering to the public. It’s where process and creativity combine to form a final product.

 

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Earth Day 2020: Climate Action

April 2020

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Participate in Earth Day 2020 by supporting an environmental charity.

Three Fifty

350.org is dedicated to combating climate change by reducing the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide concentration to the safe level of 350 parts per million.

Amazon Conservation Association

The Amazon Conservation Association works to conserve the biological diversity of the Amazon.

Earthjustice

With the most experienced legal team in the world, Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.

Seacology

In the last 500 years, 80% of all recorded extinctions occurred on islands. Seacology preserves the endangered biodiversity of islands throughout the world.

Pure Earth

Pure Earth works to solve pollution problems in lower income countries such as Guinea and Peru.

These charities aren’t alone in the battle against climate change. Many companies are making strides towards bettering the environment. Here are five companies that are leading the sustainability charge.

Dandelion

Dandelion builds technology that harnesses the difference in temperature between the ground and the outside air to heat and cool your home.

Prometheus

Prometheus built a solution to pull carbon dioxide out of the air, and combine it with molecules to create gasoline.

Project Vesta

Project Vesta harnesses the power of waves to accelerate the removal of CO2.

Ocean-based

Ocean-based has created a device that reduces CO2 emissions by promoting the growth of phytoplankton

in the ocean. 

Bowery Farming

Bowery Farming uses proprietary computer software, LED lighting, and robotics to grow leafy greens without pesticides and with 95% less water than traditional agriculture.

With all of these companies and organizations moving towards a better future for our planet, it is clear why the theme of Earth Day 2020 is Climate Action— it is time to take action. We only have one earth, let’s take care of it.


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