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.
Bread waste could be repurposed for the food industry
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The environmental footprint of paper vs. electronic books
The environmental footprint of paper vs. electronic books
If you read a limited number of books, the paper book will most likely limit your greenhouse gas emissions. But for heavy readers, e-books have a smaller carbon footprint.
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.
Clear solar cells put the ‘green’ in greenhouses by making them zero-energy
Clear solar cells put the ‘green’ in greenhouses by making them zero-energy
Future greenhouses could be made energy-neutral by integrating semi-transparent organic solar cells into their panels, a study shows.
As the climate changes, what changes people’s minds?
As the climate changes, what changes people’s minds?
How far has opinion moved from climate-change denial toward acceptance and, ultimately, action?
A global diet—designed to protect the planet—is too costly for 1.5 billion people
A global diet—designed to protect the planet—is too costly for 1.5 billion people
A new study considers a shortcoming in the influential dietary recommendations from the EAT-Lancet Commission: it doesn't factor in affordability across the globe.
Antioxidants from red wine could help cut food waste
Antioxidants from red wine could help cut food waste
The newly-invented nanofiber mats can emit antioxidants for up to 20 days.
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.
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.
