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I’ve Got Microplastics On My Brain — And So Do You
What’s this? Microplastics entering human brains? Yup. The results of a new study published in Nature Medicine point out that tiny fragments of plastic are passing the blood-brain barrier and entering into human brains. Moreover, the amount of microplastics in the brain appears to be increasing over time. “There are … [continued]
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Heads Explode As Virtual Power Plants Meet Self-Defending Grids
The virtual power plant movement has primed the pump for advanced grid management systems designed to prevent power disruptions.
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Michigan study links marijuana use to lower birth weights
A new study on pregnant women found a possible link between cannabis use and smaller newborns, but says more research is needed to see if a cause-and-effect relationship exists….
KFF: A 3,000-foot view of how states are spending opioid settlement cash
In the past few years, state and local governments across the U.S. have begun spending billions in opioid settlements paid by companies accused of fueling the overdose crisis. But where is that money going, who is getting it, and is it doing any good?
China Electricity Expert Talks Wind, Solar, & Storage In The Country
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the leading experts on electrical generation in China to discuss the absurd scales of all forms of electrical generation and storage. In the first half of our conversation, we talked coal, gas, and nuclear. In the second half — … [continued]
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