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SOLAR POWERED WATER PRODUCTION
Our Fragile Earth Dec 7, 2023 | 15:10 pmSOLAR POWERED WATER PRODUCTION A new solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology could help provide enough drinking water for people to[...]
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BALEFUL BLACK CARBON
Our Fragile Earth Dec 5, 2023 | 13:59 pmHeavy exposure to soot is closely linked to cancer, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular dysfunction. It’s estimated that around 7 million[...]
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IMPROVED FERTILIZER
Our Fragile Earth Dec 3, 2023 | 13:42 pmFertilizer is one of the most emissions-intensive aspects of farming. Fortunately, there is a new way to produce ammonia, the[...]
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STRONGER STORMS
Our Fragile Earth Dec 1, 2023 | 14:15 pmA new study finds that, with warmer air able to hold more water vapor, intensity and frequency of extreme rainfall[...]
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WAVES AND WHALES
Our Fragile Earth Nov 29, 2023 | 15:05 pmA new form of wave devouring propulsion (WDP) could power ships, helping cut the maritime industry’s greenhouse gas emissions. An[...]
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HYDROGEN HYPOCRISY
Our Fragile Earth Nov 27, 2023 | 23:04 pmHydrogen is being promoted as a ‘clean’ alternative to the fossil fuels used for domestic heating, transport, and heavy industry,[...]
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SUPERIOR STEEL PRODUCTION
Our Fragile Earth Nov 25, 2023 | 16:26 pmSteel production is responsible for about 7 percent of global carbon emissions. Most steel plants emit carbon when they heat[...]
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EV USAGE PROBLEM
Our Fragile Earth Nov 23, 2023 | 13:32 pmUnfortunately, people drive EVs less than gas-powered cars. Emissions savings estimated by climate models from EVs may be overestimated with[...]
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ANOTHER PROMISING PAINT
Our Fragile Earth Nov 21, 2023 | 14:47 pmResearch interest in coatings and materials that trap bacteria for various applications has grown recently. A new paint harnesses living[...]
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MISSING MITIGATION
Our Fragile Earth Nov 19, 2023 | 13:45 pmPhoto: Teflon frying pan Concentrations of HFC-23, one of the most TIGAIOCO2 on a pound-for-pound basis), remained elevated in East[...]
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