Cool new paint can be any color and still lower temperatures
A two-layer colored coating that reflects heat could bring down the electricity used for air-conditioning.
Cool new paint can be any color and still lower temperatures
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Researchers turn used coffee grounds into biodegradable plastic
Researchers turn used coffee grounds into biodegradable plastic
Coffee grounds contain cellulose, an ingredient for making bioplastics.
To slow permafrost thawing, bring in the horses
To slow permafrost thawing, bring in the horses
New research shows that time-traveling back to the Pleistocene could ensure a cooler future.
Researchers have made a rechargeable carbon dioxide-consuming battery
Researchers have made a rechargeable carbon dioxide-consuming battery
A new long-lasting rechargeable battery could be a way to use carbon dioxide emissions to produce energy.
As coal pollution declines, crops begin to flourish
As coal pollution declines, crops begin to flourish
Reducing our dependence on coal comes with some unexpected agricultural benefits, two recent studies find.
Bread waste could be repurposed for the food industry
Bread waste could be repurposed for the food industry
We waste hundreds of tons of bread daily. But now a team of researchers has devised a better use for these discarded carbs.
The time to electrify everything is now
The time to electrify everything is now
Switching to electric cars and home heating will almost always decrease carbon emissions, even with the current energy mix.
What if we’ve had carbon taxes backwards all along?
What if we’ve had carbon taxes backwards all along?
The best way to use a carbon tax to fight climate change would be to set the initial carbon price high, increase it modestly for about a decade, and then let it fall slowly over the next few centuries.
In terms of carbon, is this glass of milk half full or half empty?
In terms of carbon, is this glass of milk half full or half empty?
While the dairy industry's overall emissions have risen over time, the footprint of one liter of milk is now lower than ever before.