Archive for 2023
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.
As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?
Photo: Pixabay/Franz26 Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days on end. Death Valley hit a temperature of 128 degrees Fahrenheit (53.3 degrees Celsius) on July 16, 2023