Fin whales are returning to our oceans, and that is something we can cheer.
A newly discovered plastic-eating bacteria could save the water sources
"The researchers from Cambridge claim that these bacteria have the power to eliminate plastic pollution from water bodies naturally. All we need to do is introduce them to plastic-filled aquatic environments."
US to plant 1 billion trees as climate change kills forests
"Many forests regenerate naturally after fires, but if the blazes get too intense they can leave behind barren landscapes that linger for decades before trees come back."
Huge Growth In Fusion Energy Industry, Shows New Report
"The new FIA survey shows that electricity generation remains the primary market for 85% of fusion players, followed by off grid energy or hydrogen and clean fuels (each named by 27% of respondents), highlighting the potential of fusion to produce not just electricity to the grid but as a way to enable deep decarbonization across the global economy."
Here’s How California Is Protecting Yosemite’s Famous Sequoia Trees From Wildfires
"The fire jeopardizes the safety of the hundreds of sequoia trees, some of which are believed to be thousands of years old. Giant sequoias are the biggest trees on earth and native only to California, specifically on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and are listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature."
Why there’s still a rational case for climate optimism
Rick Wayman writes in The Hill that there is still a rational case for climate optimism. “The goal of climate restoration is analogous to the goal of net zero emissions, except the time frame is faster, the scale is larger, and the aspiration is higher. It’s not pie in the sky. Since it requires the...
Global nuclear power capacity needs to double by 2050 -IEA
"Advanced economies have nearly 70% of global nuclear capacity but the fleet is ageing. Investment has stalled and the latest new projects have run far over budget and behind schedule, the report said."
UK’s Magical Mushroom Company uses mycelium to replace plastic packaging
"The latest to join the ranks is Magical Mushroom Company (MMC). It’s now raised a £3 million seed round led by Ecovative Design LLC with participation by Dale Vince, founder of Ecotricity (a green energy company in the U.K.); Robert Del Naja (activist); and Marcus Watson, co-founder of Adoreum Partners, who brought 30 other investors."
History and Future of Nuclear Energy
"The future of nuclear power is exciting, hopeful, and integral for reaching the worldwide goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050."
Is Moss A Climate Change Superhero In Disguise?
"Sänger says the combination of technology and biology has multiple benefits. The main benefit is that unlike traditional air filters, mosses effectively digests fine dust particles, which remain in the moss filters for a long time. When mosses appear to be too stressed they are exchanged, and brought back to Green City Solutions form to regenerate, before being sent out again."
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