GoSun, a solar technology company, is accepting deposits for its new EV solar charger. The device mounts onto the roof rack of the car, unfolds over the length of the electric vehicle and plugs into the charging port to turn solar energy into power for the car. According to GoSun, the 1,100-watt charging device is […]
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There are now more than 1,000 fungi species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Red List of Threatened Species. Deforestation, urban development and agricultural expansion are driving their global decline. There are currently 169,420 species on the Red List, 47,187 of which face extinction, a press release from IUCN said. Recently added […]
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IN A NUTSHELL ☕ Researchers in Australia discovered a method to enhance concrete strength by incorporating charred coffee grounds. 🌍 This innovative approach addresses the global issue of disposing billions of kilograms of coffee waste annually. 🏗️ The process involves pyrolyzing coffee grounds to create biochar, which strengthens concrete by up to 30 percent. 🔄 […]
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IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Over 8,500 shipwrecks from the world wars pose a threat to marine ecosystems with millions of gallons of oil and hazardous materials. 🗺️ Only 23% of the world’s oceans are mapped in detail, complicating efforts to locate and assess the condition of these dangerous shipwrecks. 🔧 Advances like Autonomous Underwater Vehicles […]
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A newly launched guide, called the UP Scorecard, helps consumers and companies identify more sustainable packaging options. The scorecard tool ranks food packaging based on six main sustainability factors, including water use required for manufacturing, recoverability, chemicals used in manufacturing, plastic pollution, sourcing and climate impacts. “With the launch of the UP Scorecard, businesses and […]
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