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Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021
More EVs in Hawaii could reduce CO2 emissions by 93% in less than 30 years
By 2050, faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and faster generation of renewable energy will result in 99% less fossil fuel consumed


Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021
Can whale poo help save the planet?
Whales were hunted nearly to extinction. A new report shows how important they are for healthy oceans.


Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021
Greener Jeans? Scientists Use Bacteria to Make Sustainable Indigo Dye
Researchers recently made a discovery that adds another point to the “good bacteria” category, and this time it benefits the denim industry.


Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021
Soaking up the sun: Artificial photosynthesis promises clean, sustainable source of energy
The process of turning sunlight directly into usable energy called photosynthesis may soon be a feat humans are able to mimic


Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2021
New technology converts waste plastics to jet fuel in an hour
Washington State University researchers have developed an innovative way to convert plastics to ingredients for jet fuel


Joseph Shavit
May 14, 2021
Sequestration: When it comes to sucking up carbon, not all trees are equal
Trees are a large part of the climate change solution, with their ability to suck carbon out of the atmosphere and store it.


Joseph Shavit
May 4, 2021
Are mealworms the food of the future? EU nations just put them on the menu
Dried yellow mealworms could soon be hitting supermarket's shelves and restaurants across Europe. The Tenebrio molitor beetle's larvae ...


Joseph Shavit
Apr 30, 2021
Student' Innovative Idea Turns Plastic Waste into Durable, Low-Cost Tile
PET bottles are barely (less than 30%) recycled in America, a country that has the infrastructure to recycle it.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2021
Vertical turbines could be the future for wind farms
The now-familiar sight of traditional propeller wind turbines could be replaced in the future with wind farms containing more compact...


Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2021
Researchers report possible solutions for hard-to-recycle plastic waste
Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills every year. It's a big societal problem and an even larger environmental threat.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 23, 2021
NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover Extracts First Oxygen from Red Planet
The growing list of “firsts” for Perseverance, NASA’s newest six-wheeled robot on the Martian surface, includes converting some of Mars'


Joseph Shavit
Apr 22, 2021
The future looks bright for infinitely recyclable plastic
Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis. The average person in the U.S. generates about 100 kg of plastic waste


Joseph Shavit
Apr 19, 2021
Winners of $20M contest make concrete to trap carbon dioxide
Organizers of a $20 million contest to develop products from greenhouse gas that flows from power plants announced two winners


Joseph Shavit
Apr 16, 2021
A new way for businesses to quickly compost food waste
When food waste goes to landfill it releases methane, a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide.


Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2021
Simple chemistry will enhance the sustainability of concrete production
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, a part of The University of Tokyo, have developed a new method of producing concrete


Joseph Shavit
Apr 13, 2021
US power sector is halfway to zero carbon emissions
Concerns about climate change are driving a growing number of states, utilities, and corporations to set the goal of zeroing out power


Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
3 start-ups that are bringing innovative tech to forest restoration
Conserving, restoring and growing 1 trillion trees by 2030 could help restore biodiversity and fight climate change.

Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2021
Mapping the best places to plant trees could help to combat climate change
Reforestation could help to combat climate change, but whether and where to plant trees is a complex choice with many conflicting factors.


Joseph Shavit
Feb 15, 2021
This brand is recycling underwear - here’s why
A US clothing company is encouraging customers to return underwear they’ve bought from the firm instead of throwing it away.


Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2021
Ditching the car for walking or biking just one day a week cuts carbon footprint
Swapping the car for walking, cycling and e-biking even just one day a week makes a significant impact on personal carbon emissions...
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