Tag: ecosystems
Investments Starting to Grow Nicely In Africa’s Electric Motorcycle Sector
Driven by rising fuel costs, increasing demand for affordable transportation and growing policy support for clean energy solutions, investors are increasingly backing scalable electric motorcycle platforms capable of supporting Africa’s next phase of urban and industrial growth. The electric motorcycle sector is growing nicely on the continent. I have been … [continued]
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Global Biofuel Demand Set to Grow by Nearly 70% as Food Prices Rise
High biofuels targets will exacerbate rising global food prices, as well as fertilisers shortages. The current scramble for biofuel feedstocks to combat high oil prices could see biofuel consumption globally rise by 30% this year and a staggering 70% by 2030, a new T&E study shows. This risks putting severe pressure on … [continued]
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Study reveals how dissolved organic matter in the Great Lakes ice may impact spring melt
By Riley Wilson
Ice covering the Great Lakes stores organic carbon, which is released in a burst during spring melt. As climate change reduces ice cover, researchers say this seasonal surge of energy may be shrinking, with uncertain consequences for these freshwater systems.
This Underwater Camera Can Livestream from 1,600 Feet Deep
Meet Kiyi: the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) that’s going to make the journey of over 1,300 feet to the deepest point in Lake Superior. ROVs are often used by scientists […]
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How Today’s Media Influence The Ways We Perceive The Food System On Which We Depend
My mother cooked for our family with a post-World War II mindset. Bacon and eggs for breakfast. Wonder Bread sandwiches with one slice of American cheese and another slice of ham. Supper typically would be Shake-n-Bake chicken, mashed potatoes, and a canned vegetable, or hamburger and reheated frozen french fries. … [continued]
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