Archive for July 2023
Well-managed dams and smart forecasting can limit flooding in a world of extreme storms
As climate change makes extreme rainfall more common, it will further test flood-fighting capabilities.
How coral reefs may weather warming temperatures
New findings refute the perception that reef-building corals with thermally tolerant algal symbionts grow poorly.
What will EVs cost us and the planet?
EVs are better than traditional vehicles, but they have hidden costs of their own.
Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out more sustainable ways to manage waste
Many of us would opt for the recycling bin, but that’s often the wrong choice.
Can data centers in space help the EU to meet AI demands?
Climate solutions rely on AI but related emissions can be a liability. The EU is looking to see if it can put its data centers in space.
Eliminating food waste globally could have fewer environmental benefits than thought
Food loss and waste amount to an average of 527 calories per person a day and 6% of global GHGs.