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03/10/2018
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By David Williams
Zeolites improve crop growth in soil contaminated by industrial waste and heavy metals
Soils that have been contaminated with heavy metals are not optimal for pretty much any kind of crop. However, a new study revealed that making one simple change could turn things around. Researchers from the Agricultural University of Tirana have discovered that the simple addition of natural zeolite can serve as an effective method for the […]
03/05/2018
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By David Williams
Low emissions laws aren’t enough to clean the dirty air; experts call for radical new strategies
It has been ten years since the U.K. first saw the introduction of low-emissions zones, particularly in the city of London, and it’s becoming apparent that the troubles caused by air pollution are still far from over. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that air pollution is still pretty much a global problem, […]
03/04/2018
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By David Williams
Toxic substances from coal ash are leaking into the groundwater, yet utility companies keep petitioning for weaker monitoring rules
The first power plant coal ash reports have now been made publicly available for the first time since they were required to be submitted a couple of years back, and the data doesn’t look pretty. Based on an analysis conducted by the environmental law organization Earthjustice, the data shows – rather conclusively – that there […]
03/04/2018
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By David Williams
Tap water in Illinois is polluted with high levels of nitrate from the GMO corn belt
Nitrates are known to be quite dangerous to humans as they can serve as the catalyst for many types of serious diseases. Now, a new report on the northwest Illinois corn belt suggests that nitrate pollution could put the lives of thousands of residents at risk, and worse, introduce several long-term negative consequences. Based on […]
03/03/2018
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By David Williams
Hyundai Nexo self-driving car produces water that’s supposedly safe enough to drink
If you’re going to go down the renewable energy route, you might as well go all the way. That seems to be the idea that Hyundai had in mind when it designed and developed its latest fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Dubbed the Hyundai Nexo, it’s the company’s newest FCEV, and it comes in the […]
03/02/2018
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By David Williams
Raw sewage leak in Minnesota leaves thousands of gallons of sludge on top of a frozen lake
In case you thought you were having a bad day, just be thankful that you haven’t been exposed to raw sewage. Unless you’re from Maple Lake, Minnesota, that is. In which case, you’re probably one of the many residents inconvenienced by the thousands of gallons of raw sewage that leaked onto a nearby lake after […]
02/27/2018
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By David Williams
Texas city fully commits to 100 percent renewable energy goal by the year 2020
The city of Denton, Texas has officially become the latest in a long list of U.S. states that have decided to adopt a long-term strategy for the use of renewable energy sources. That is, the city has now fully committed to transitioning to renewable energy for 100 percent of its energy needs, as stated in […]
02/27/2018
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By David Williams
Developer plans to build town around electric shuttles and self-driving cars to ensure “no one will need to drive”
A number of cities across the U.S. have already begun the arduous task of converting their current systems to accommodate clean energy initiatives. However, a new town is hoping to become the first in the world in terms of going green after starting from scratch. Soon, they also intend to become a place where absolutely […]
02/26/2018
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By David Williams
Clean energy is now the cheapest source of electricity, according to the open market
What’s stopping you from going forward on clean energy? If it’s the exorbitant prices, you may want to look at them again, as the open market has now decided that it has become a much cheaper source of electricity than other conventional methods. This is according to a report on a recent bidding process for […]
02/26/2018
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By David Williams
Renewable makeover: Michigan farmers switching from tobacco to solar arrays
With tobacco use declining more and more in the U.S. each year, there are some who have realized that it may be on the way out. But when that happens, what is going to take up tobacco’s place in all of the currently used farmlands? Two researchers from the Michigan Technological University (MTU) believe that […]
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