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Earth and environment
A Fossil Fuel-Free Industrial Revolution
Exploring a fossil-fuel free industrial revolution prompts us to consider the grave risks we’re taking by not making every concerted effort to rapidly fix our global environment.
Energy from Wood and Wind
A wind turbine will be the world’s tallest wooden structure in the world. It is expected to be installed in Sweden in 2021.
Antiviral Molecules Inspired by Sea Gods and Mermaids
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Water Management in Ancient Cities Can Help Plan for Future Vulnerability
Water-management strategies in past societies tell us about urban resilience and vulnerabilities.
Fuel Cells to Lower Harmful Emissions on the High Seas
First practical tests of marine fuel cells on board AIDAnova planned for 2021
From Sandbags to Stilts: Living with Floods
Flood prevention measures—such as mounting a home on stilts—are increasingly necessary as flood events become more common.
Renewable Electricity in The Mix
An under-reported source of sustainable power.
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Hydrogels that incorporate whole algal cells offer new possibilities in building architecture and bioremediation.
Could Beer Waste Power Your Home?
Producing carbon from brewers’ leftover grains.
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