Sustainability
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled Despite being the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the US has made significant progress in reducing its climate-changing emissions over the past three decades. The US economy has more than doubled since 1995, but emissions from transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of […]
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Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria
Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that can fight bacteria Brewery waste can be repurposed to make nanoparticles that fight bacteria, offering a potential solution to antibiotic resistance. The brewing process generates large amounts of waste, including spent grains, hops, and yeast, which are often discarded or used as animal feed, but could […]
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2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food
2 ways you can conserve the water used to make your food Conserve water used to make food by adopting more precise irrigation methods, such as sprinklers and drip systems, which can reduce water waste and improve crop yields. Match crops to local land, water, and climate conditions to reduce stress on scarce resources and […]
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Democratizing AI-driven agriculture
Democratizing AI-driven agriculture Agricultural productivity can be boosted by AI-driven techniques, including increased yields, reduced losses, and lower input costs. However, these techniques have seen limited adoption due to high costs of manual data collection. The main barrier to adoption is the lack of affordable connectivity solutions for farmers. AI-driven agriculture has the potential to […]
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How can America get rid of its last coal power plants?
How can America get rid of its last coal power plants? A new study offers data-driven strategies for shuttering America’s remaining coal plants, which currently have no retirement plans and pose a threat to national climate goals. The study developed a framework combining graph theory and topological data analysis to classify the US coal fleet […]
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An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself
An Indigenous approach shows how changing the clocks for daylight saving time runs counter to human nature – and nature itself Daylight saving time (DST) is often debated as to its necessity, but an Indigenous approach highlights how it runs counter to human nature and nature itself. The traditional Western view of DST assumes humans […]
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Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech
Another shuttered nuclear power plant is getting new life, thanks to Big Tech Google has announced plans to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant in Iowa, which shut down in 2020. The company has signed a 25-year agreement with NextEra Energy to purchase electricity from the plant when it starts operating again. […]
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Agricultural drones are taking off globally, saving farmers time and money
Agricultural drones are taking off globally, saving farmers time and money Agricultural drones have become increasingly popular globally, transforming the way people grow food and saving farmers time and money. The use of agricultural drones has spread rapidly around the world, with China leading the way in terms of adoption and manufacturing. Other middle-income countries […]
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When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money
When coal smoke choked St. Louis, residents fought back − but it took time and money St. Louis residents fought back against coal smoke pollution in 1939, which had become a chronic problem due to the widespread use of sulfur-rich coal for heat and power. The city’s mayor, Bernard Dickmann, created a commission to investigate […]
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Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow
Trump’s words aren’t stopping China, Brazil and many other countries from setting higher climate goals, but progress is slow Despite Trump’s climate skepticism, many countries have set higher climate goals, including China, which has committed to cutting its net greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035. The European Union has pledged a […]
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