LYME DISEASE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate is a key driver of Lyme disease in the U.S. with larger effects in the Northeast and Midwest. Predictors[…]
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MORE EXCITING UPCYCLING
Researchers are employing microwaves to turn waste polyethylene into components of batteries. The materials used in this technology are low-cost,[…]
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BLOCK THE COMPRESSOR STATION
Here’s your chance to help halt construction of the unneeded, unwanted facility during the pandemic and, with any luck, permanently.[…]
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UPCYCLE POLY!
A new method for upcycling polyurethane foams (the spongy material found in mattresses, insulation, furniture cushions and shoes) allows it[…]
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PECULIAR BENEFIT OF COVID-19
The pandemic has forced schools to improve distance learning. That will serve us well as climate change disasters increasingly shut[…]
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REDUCING FOOD WASTE
Newly invented flexible nanofiber mats infused with antioxidants isolated from red wine, could help tackle the problem of mold on[…]
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SOAKING UP SMOG
A new futuristic solar powered tower sucks up smog, turns it into clean air, and filters out the smog particles[…]
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HELPFUL LAWSUITS
Nine states have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for relaxing some companies’ compliance and monitoring requirements[…]
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CRUSHING COAL AND COVID-19
The U.S will produce more power in 2020 from renewables than from coal for the first time. Electric utilities have[…]
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COOLING PAINT
A new two-layered paint in any color can reflect heat and bring down the electricity used for air-conditioning. It could[…]
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