New crystals can reduce computers’ massive energy demands
The discovery transforms negative capacitance from an academic topic to something that could be used in an advanced transistor.
Raising cattle on native grasses in the U.S. benefits farmers, wildlife and the soil
Reintroducing native grasses to farms could benefit cattle farmers as well as birds in the eastern part of the United
Green groups want Bitcoin’s giant carbon footprint reduced
Bitcoin network alone uses more power than entire nations such as Argentina, the Netherlands or United Arab Emirates.
Why bottom trawling must be banned by the EU
If we are sincere about protecting our ocean and its resources, we must end bottom trawling.
A startup seeks to replace plastic straws with a type of grass
The natural straws are grown in the tropical wetlands of Vietnam and handpicked by local farmers.
To reduce fossil fuel dependence, sustainable buildings are key
The EU has recognized the CO2-reducing potential of the buildings sector, but a lot remains to be done.
Putting a dollar value on nature will give governments and businesses more reasons to protect it
Overhauling society’s concept of wealth to include “natural capital” – the value nature provides to humans – is a critical
Urban gardeners can help save endangered native plants
By cultivating native plant species that are in decline in the wild, horticulturalists can function as conservationists.
‘Green water’ is set to diminish for most croplands worldwide
By 2050 water scarcity in agriculture will likely increase in a staggering 80% of the world's croplands.