That is precisely what Sierra Energy, a Davis, CA-based company, has in mind. The startup, founded in 2004, is focused on developing clean energy solutions to waste management.
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AltaRock Energy Wants to Power the World Through Geothermal Energy
AltaRock’s ongoing research into millimeter-wave technology and discoveries like self-healing cement have the power to transform the energy industry’s future.
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Coral reefs are disappearing at an alarming rate. Between 25% to 40% of the world’s corals have already been lost in our lifetimes. Even worse, the coming two decades may see their numbers decline as much as 90%. But one bold startup has a plan to save the world’s corals. Plant A Million Corals Foundation,...
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Are Solar-Powered Airports the New Future of Travel?
Solarized airports are not just good for the wallet; they are good for the environment too. Expect to see more airports going solar the next time you’re booking a flight.
How Crop Insurance Can Combat Supply Chain Risk for Coffee
The coffee industry needs a serious revamp. In the face of unpredictable weather events stemming from climate change, traditional insurance models are ill-equipped to deal with the changing plight of farmers on the ground.
‘Upcycled’ Food: An Innovative Approach to Food Loss and Waste
By producing more food with fewer resources, upcycled foods ensure that land and other valuable inputs like water and human capital are not squandered.