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Want to jumpstart habitat restoration? Try a soil transplant.

 
Work to restore ecosystems have long struggled. Now scientists say and injection of natural soil - and all the microbes and plants mixed in - could help. Read More

When they ran the math, researchers landed on some surprising bets for climate action

 
Opting for an early transition to a decarbonized society pays off—even if the probability of achieving climate targets like 1.5°C is very low. Read More

Researchers dig deep into the huge potential value of industrial food waste

 
Starch-heavy foods such as popcorn and old pizza can be used to make bioplastics and high fiber wastes like tomato peels and eggshells are excellent fillers for tires and other rubber products Read More

Wood, now turbocharged with carbon-capture powers

 
Researchers created a novel wood composite that contains CO2-absorbing materials, paving the way for carbon-negative furniture and structures. Read More

Scientists dissect the nuanced choreography of two top predators: humans and dolphins

 
The keys to saving this imperiled and unusual display of intraspecies cooperation are cracking down on overfishing and rewarding dolphin-friendly fishers Read More

Are gas or electric appliances better for the climate? The answer is a moving target.

 
When researchers assessed the break-even point between gas and electric appliances for 25 countries, they found only 5 where electricity is now clearly more climate-friendly. But that will change. Read More

An overlooked opportunity for kelp farms to double as pollution cleanup sites 

 
Macroalgae get a lot of attention for absorbing carbon. But a new study shows that select species are better at cleaning up nitrogen than carbon. Read More

Squid-inspired smart windows could slash building energy use

 
Liquid-filled panels that dynamically change how they let light through could cut the energy costs of heating, cooling, and lighting buildings by over 40% Read More
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