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Economics of cell-based meat will never be competitive, says Impossible Foods founderFood & Agriculture
Economics of cell-based meat will never be competitive, says Impossible Foods founder
Pat Brown of plant-based burger company Impossible Foods believes cultured meat will always remain the meat of the future. -
As water scarcity grows, Asia’s utilities are turning to data and sensors to keep the taps flowingWater
As water scarcity grows, Asia’s utilities are turning to data and sensors to keep the taps flowing
In many cities, tackling water leakages is among the most impactful ways to shore up water supplies. Sensors and other digital technologies make the massive task easier.
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Cambridge University to divest from fossil fuels, as momentum to decarbonise grows among world's top collegesCarbon & Climate
Cambridge University to divest from fossil fuels, as momentum to decarbonise grows among world's top colleges
Universities in the Asia Pacific have been slower to divest despite calls by student groups, but more are making net zero-emission pledges. -
Australian recycler turns old tyres into oil, hydrogenGreen Distillation Technologies tackles the waste tyre issue with emissions-free recycling technology.
Opinion
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The recovery needs development aid– Governments should be using the current crisis to double up on foreign development spending. The more support that developing and emerging economies have to weather the storm, the faster the global recovery will be. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Will the tropics eventually become uninhabitable?– Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging.
Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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