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Extreme weather, especially heat waves, poses significant threats to ecosystems, infrastructure, and human societies. As the climate warms, these events are becoming more frequent and intense, with substantial global impacts. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), heat waves lead to various harmful effects, including heat-related illnesses, crop failures, and increased wildfire risks. …

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Wild Springs is a 128-megawatt (MW) solar project situated within the Southwest Power Pool (SPP). The project includes a 114 MW Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric), which showcases the strategic collaboration to enhance renewable energy infrastructure.

Since its inception in 2006, the Chesapeake Bay Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Program has reduced 36 million pounds of nitrogen, nine million pounds of phosphorus, and nearly 800,000 tons of sediment across the watershed.

Conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Department of Water Resources Director Tom Buschatzke, alleging neglect in protecting the San Pedro River. The lawsuit stresses a need for an active management area in the Upper San Pedro Basin, citing critical groundwater depletion impacting endangered species and the ecosystem. The …

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This collaboration sets a new precedent for campus sustainability, with Emerson College becoming the first in the nation to convert 100% of its heating operations by implementing Vicinity’s carbon-free thermal energy solution, eSteam.

These investments will enable the production of high-quality monopile steel plates, supporting the U.S. administration’s goal to deploy 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, powering 10 million homes with clean energy.

Degradation of PLA, bioplastic polylactic acid, is predominantly driven by hydrolysis—an abiotic process activated by the presence of moisture or humidity. PLA’s breakdown into micro- and nanoparticles is part of a natural transition phase before complete mineralization. Unlike non-biodegradable plastics, these particles eventually dissolve and are assimilated into the environment, albeit over varying timeframes.

Transitioning to clean energy often overlooks the supply chain’s role in emissions reduction. Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the entire value chain, often surpass direct carbon footprint.

Despite the recent “news” about the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales, 2023 saw a record level of EV adoption. In 2023, EVs reached 7.6 percent of new vehicle sales nationally, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, up from 5.9 percent in 2022. The U.S. now has over 2 million registered EVs on the nation’s …

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hese companies are addressing environmental challenges and transforming the fashion industry by leveraging agricultural byproducts in the form of pineapple leaves and spider-silk protein biomaterials.