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New research upends assumptions about the global food trade’s impact on biodiversity
As more food grown in wealthy nations is imported into biodiversity-rich poorer countries, it relieves pressure on wild habitats.
If only the problem was just carbon dioxide
A new study is the first to assess the impacts of curbing only CO2 emissions—versus cutting other pollutants causing nearly half of all warming
Scientists glimpse into the Internet-fueled global trade in insects, spiders, and scorpions
Bugs can survive shipping through the mail—and as such, the insect pet trade has flourished beneath the regulatory radar. Tackling the problem requires novel approaches to wildlife trade.
Are EV range limitations a technological problem…or a psychological one?
Researchers conducted a study to figure out how to change the way people think about electric car range
A 15-year snapshot of US diets reveals a gradual shift away from beef
US citizens are eating less animal-based products—and that's driven a 35% decrease in dietary carbon emissions over 15 years.
Algae powers computer for a year using only light and water
Made of common, inexpensive, and non-toxic materials, an algae-powered battery could be a sustainable option for powering electronics
Forests might not be the climate saviors we are counting on
New research suggests trees in the future won't get a big growth spurt from more CO2, and will die more in wildfires, droughts and insect outbreaks.
What if veggie burgers were the menu default and beef a special request?
Researchers find two ways to redesign restaurant menus to reduce the climate impact of eating out.
The simple act of spreading rock dust on farms is an overlooked but tantalizing climate solution
A new study estimates that the low-tech method could capture almost half the carbon the UK needs to meet its climate goals—while also replenishing its agricultural soils.
Jet fuel from paper industry waste could make airplanes cleaner
Why burn lignin when you could use it to fly an airplane? Research shows lignin-based jet fuel performs better with lower emissions than petro-fuels
