Archive for 2019
To combat air pollution, plant hedges
Hedges planted at roadsides can cut black carbon by as much as 63%, in addition to other airborne pollutants.
Study: genetically modified maize is actually good for us
Genetically modified maize has significantly lower amounts of mycotoxins; that is to say, toxins produced by fungi that invade plants.
Dubai is busy embracing solar energy
A mega solar project under construction in Dubai will boast a solar power capacity of 5,000MW by 2030.
Norway shows Europe the way in large-scale electric car adoption
One out of every three vehicles sold in Norway was a fully electric car last year.
Europe’s mountain birds are in decline
Overall, between 2002 and 2014, a total of 14 mountain-specialist bird species showed declines in their numbers.
Urban hawks are thriving because of backyard bird feeders
Backyard feeders may be attracting more than songbirds, new studies suggest.