AI beefs up veggie burgers as market booms
Have a beef with beef? A burgeoning veggie burger industry is using artificial intelligence to propose alternatives.
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The carbon footprint of Airbnb is likely bigger than you think
In its 13 years of existence, Airbnb has grown from a minnow to a whale in holiday accommodation. Today, it offers more than 5.6 million active listings across 220 countries and regions. In Australia, Airbnb lists 346,581 ...
Environment
May 12, 2021
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Rapid lifestyle changes in Japan during early COVID-19 pandemic had no impact on climate change
Despite the rapid and significant changes in consumption patterns witnessed during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese households maintained their normal levels of greenhouse gas emissions. The "anthropause"—reduction ...
Environment
May 10, 2021
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Recycle anaesthetics to reduce carbon emission of healthcare, study concludes
New research has highlighted the value of recycling general anesthetic used in routine operations.
Environment
Feb 24, 2021
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Bioplastics in the sustainability dilemma
Plastics made from crops such as maize or sugarcane instead of fossil fuels are generally considered sustainable. One reason is that plants bind CO2, which compensates for the carbon released into the atmosphere when plastics ...
Biochemistry
Feb 5, 2021
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Land-use to solve climate change: a focus on livestock
The land sector can strongly contribute to climate change mitigation if sustainable land-use options are applied. A study led by the CMCC Foundation highlights that land-based mitigation options at a small-scale landscape ...
Environment
Feb 1, 2021
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Copper-indium oxide: A faster and cooler way to reduce our carbon footprint
With ever-worsening climate change, there is a growing need for technologies that can capture and use up the atmospheric CO2 (carbon dioxide) and reduce our carbon footprint. Within the realm of renewable energy, CO2-based ...
Materials Science
Jan 13, 2021
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The daily grind: How to cut carbon emissions from coffee by 77%
For many of us, coffee is essential. It allows us to function in the morning and gives a much needed boost during the day. But in new research, we revealed the effect that our favorite caffeine hit has on the planet.
Environment
Jan 5, 2021
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Canada finally has a climate plan that will let it meet its carbon targets by 2030
I've studied Canadian climate policy debates for three decades. Over that time, by my count, there has been seven national climate targets and nine climate plans. None has been credible—with the exception of the plan released ...
Environment
Dec 17, 2020
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'Two-headed beast': China's coal addiction erodes climate goals
China's surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 was met with cautious applause, but fresh spending on coal to rev up a virus-hit economy threatens to nullify its audacious bid to lead the world into ...
Environment
Sep 27, 2020
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