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Michael d'Estries

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Covers:  sustainability, renewable energy, arts and culture, space, research and innovation, science, history and technology
Writer, left-handed. Go Bills.

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Michael d'Estries’s Biography

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Michael is a content champion with a focus on science, technology, space and digital marketing.

Since 2005, he has been heavily involved in the sustainability industry; co-founding and managing such websites as GroovyGreen, Ecorazzi, and other properties . He is also a serial writer, with regular contributions to sites like the Mother Nature Network and From the Grapevine. Past work has appeared on sites like General Electric's Ecomagination initiative, CNN, Business Insider, and Forbes. In add…

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The Dawn of the Electric Highway

The Dawn of the Electric Highway

To better understand the present, sometimes one must turn to the past. For those interested in the evolution …

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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it

California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it

The Golden State may want to consider changing its nickname to the Solar State. According to a recent expose …

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Guide to Saltwater Rods, Reels & Accessories

Guide to Saltwater Rods, Reels & Accessories

Ready to jump into the exciting sport of fishing? Our guide will have you on the water and reeling in your fi…

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Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you?

Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you?

It's been well over a year since I first reviewed DJI Phantom 2 Vision+, an aerial drone that served as my in…

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Operation Sustainability: U.S. Military Sets Ambitious Environmental Goals

Operation Sustainability: U.S. Military Sets Ambitious Environmental Goals

With personnel nearly the population of Chicago and a fleet of over 500,000 aircrafts, vessels, and vehicles,…

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How desalination will ease California's drought woes

How desalination will ease California's drought woes

The Golden State looks to the sea for a stable source of clean water. As California's historic drought enters…

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September’s Night Sky Will Have 8 Celestial Wonders—Including Fireball Meteors, the ‘False Dawn,’ and a Harvest Moon Original

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By Michael d'Estries Verified
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As daytime travelers hit the road for autumn foliage, stargazers get an extended season of their own starting in September. With the fall equinox approaching, nights grow longer across much of the Northern Hemisphere, and cooler temperatures make spending a few extra hours under the stars all the more inviting.
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The Moon Will Turn Red During a Near-total Lunar Eclipse Tonight—and These U.S. States Will Have the Best Views Original

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By Michael d'Estries Verified
| Travel + Leisure Verified
After delivering a total solar eclipse and pristine dark skies for the Perseid meteor shower, August is closing a packed stargazing month with a near-total lunar eclipse. From Aug. 27 to the early morning hours of Aug. 28, Earth’s shadow will slowly cover 96 percent of the full Sturgeon moon, turning the lunar surface a deep coppery red color. The event, the last opportunity to view an “almost blood moon” for over two years, unfolds between 9:23 p.m. and 3:01 a.m. ET.
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The Moon Will Turn Red During a Near-total Lunar Eclipse Tonight—and These U.S. States Will Have the Best Views

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By Michael d'Estries Verified
| Yahoo News Malaysia Verified
After delivering a total solar eclipse and pristine dark skies for the Perseid meteor shower, August is closing a packed stargazing month with a near-total lunar eclipse. From Aug. 27 to the early morning hours of Aug. 28, Earth's shadow will slowly cover 96 percent of the full Sturgeon moon, turning the lunar surface a deep coppery red color. The event, the last opportunity to view an "almost blood moon" for over two years, unfolds between 9:23 p.m. and 3:01 a.m. ET.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

An on-site visit and feature article for a green blog about a new wind farm in New York State. It solidified my love for the profession.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. In fact, my grandfather's is next to me at this very moment.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is taking the news cycle away from what was once a scheduled three-course meal and turning it into a all-you-can-eat buffet.