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We’re getting better at putting big predators back into wild places
New research shows measures such as acclimation pens and using wild-born animals helps reintroductions succeed. Read More
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There are multiple routes to net-zero aviation, but check for tradeoffs before getting on board
Producing biofuels for sustainable aviation could require up to 1.2 million sq. miles of cropland—about 20% of the total area now under cultivation Read More
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There’s an environmental rebound problem in the food-sharing economy
In a new study, researchers made a surprising discovery: the environment benefits of online food sharing are often undone by how consumers spend their saved cash. Read More
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Clothes recycling depends on sorting fabric blends. This clever invention can do that.
Engineers devised an invisible fiber containing data on a fabric’s composition and origin—it can be woven into garments and read like a barcode. Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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