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In the race for planet-friendly milk, Singapore startup substitutes dairy with algaeFood & Agriculture
In the race for planet-friendly milk, Singapore startup substitutes dairy with algae
The world-first algae milk uses a fraction of the energy, water and land as cow's milk, but is just as nutritious, says its inventor. -
Covid-19 seen slowing city shift to green transportCommuters choosing cars over mass transit due to the pandemic may reverse some green gains.
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How far can hyperloops go to replace air travel?The race is on to replace short- and medium-haul air travel with a new medium that is faster, safer and greener. But how far can pods propelled by magnets go to replace air travel? -
Pandemic lifestyle shifts key to meeting net-zero targets: studyDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, work and home life will never be the same. To meet net-zero targets, lifestyle changes need to be the catalyst for making energy, transport and businesses more sustainable, a new study suggests.
Opinion
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Delivering success at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate– The summit could stoke a collective sense that finally – after decades of negotiations – this is the pivotal year for climate. -
Climate change cannot be abated without effective carbon pricing– The full potential of the private sector needs to be unleashed to raise the capital needed to fight climate change. This can only be done if carbon is priced high enough to establish the business case for decarbonisation, writes Georg Kell. -
The vaccination gap is jeopardising climate action– Failure to heal divisions over vaccine availability for developing countries could poison the well of global cooperation and imperil the COP26 climate negotiations. Advanced economies should offer the Global South a “solidarity package”.
Videos
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Meet RoboFly, the mechanical insect that could fly climate-saving missions– Researchers have invented a tiny, laser-powered bug that takes off, lands and aspires to hover wirelessly.
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Suddenly, solar energy plus storage is giving conventional fuels a run for their money– The increasingly competitive dynamic duo of solar photovoltaic plus battery storage is taking energy markets by storm.
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Rising temperatures imperil winter sports industry– Declining snowfall threatens billions in lost revenue.
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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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