Climate
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Technology
Technology USAThe Future of Aviation: Plant-Based Fuel
The first aircraft in history to use plant-based fuel on a flight filled with passengers has just been successfully flown in the United States: the historic flight took off at Chicago O’Hare International Airport and landed at Washington, D.C.'s Reagan National Airport.
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Technology
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Environment
Environment United KingdomThese Fungi Get the Protection They Need to Help Our Ecosystem
A new project aims to map trillions of miles of underground fungi, a first-of-its-kind move that will protect them, improve their ability to absorb and store carbon dioxide, and aid in healthier plants and crops aboveground.
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Technology
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Environment
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Technology
Technology USAThis Sustainable Stone Shines Brighter Than Ever
A new way to create diamonds, using sustainably sourced energy and carbon captured from air pollution, is proving to reverse damage to ecosystems, lower the carbon footprint, and positively-impact the planet, all while creating fine jewelry.
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Heroes
Heroes USAThis Hashtag Aims to Remove Tons of Trash from the Earth’s Oceans
A millionaire YouTuber is turning to his fans for help in cleaning up our Earth’s oceans: in a project set to remove 30 million pounds of ocean waste, the YouTuber has already reached almost half his fundraising goal in under a month.
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Environment
Environment United KingdomHere’s to Cleaner Air and Better Health, with This Low-Traffic Neighborhood Plan
Birmingham is working on a plan to curb pollution and emissions, combat poor health, and reduce congestion: the UK's second largest city aims to ensure low traffic with initiatives to close roads, remove parking spaces, introduce new zero-emission buses and create more cycleways.
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Society
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Environment
Environment AustraliaAlgae: An Unlikely Hero in the Fight Against Climate Change
Even the most intricate pieces of our planet are proving to play a huge role in its long-term sustainability: a surprising study has found that ocean algal blooms have sucked most carbon dioxide from Australia’s recent wildfires, aiding in the fight against climate change.