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Book Review: An Impassioned Ode to the Riverine World

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By Lina Tran Verified
| UNDARK Verified
When the nature writer Robert Macfarlane tells his young son Will the title of his new book, “Is a River Alive?,” his son thinks the answer is obvious. “Well, duh, that’s going to be a short book then, Dad,” he says, “because the answer is yes!” Will would be shocked to find 30-plus pages of research notes at the back. Children, Macfarlane observes, view the world with an openness. Human and non-human life on the same plane.
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The Unlikely Climate Ally: Why Bitcoin Mining Might Be Greener Than You Think

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By Lina Tran Verified
| Medium
Often criticized for its energy use, new data and innovative practices reveal how Bitcoin’s unique properties are turning it into a surprising force for environmental good. The world’s largest cryptocurrency, measured by market capitalization, has surged in popularity recently, hitting a new all-time high of approximately $111,807 on May 22, 2025. This rise is fueled by easing global trade tensions and regulatory developments increasingly favoring the cryptocurrency market.
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‘We have to do it for ourselves’: How Milwaukee's Metcalfe Park is preparing for extreme heat

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By Lina Tran Verified
| WUWM-FM (Milwaukee, WI) Verified
It’s a hot June day in Metcalfe Park, and every time there’s a breeze, people clap and cheer. The neighborhood organization Metcalfe Park Community Bridges is throwing a barbecue. The skin-prickling heat has slowed folks down a bit, but it’s joyful. Music booms from the speakers and towels chill in an ice cooler. Whenever someone walks up to join the party, they’re told to grab one and throw it around their neck.
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