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Tropical fruit in Nebraska? Geothermal makes it possible … and cheap
A greenhouse in the Midwest is producing oranges, lemons, figs, and more.
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This Silicon Valley hotshot is modernizing one of the world’s most conservative industries
David Friedberg’s Climate Corporation, owned by Monsanto, helps farmers adapt to warming temperatures.
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New report shows mistreatment of garment workers by familiar brands
Here’s your regular reminder that where you buy your clothes actually matters.
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Huge, hurricane-resistant wind turbines could be coming to an ocean near you
Just one of these turbines could generate as much energy as a small power plant.
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Elon Musk’s Hyperloop competition lures in smart students with big ideas
More than 100 teams are presenting their pod designs in Texas this weekend. Finalists will compete at SpaceX headquarters later this year.
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Mushroom burial suit turns dead bodies into clean compost
Meet the Infinity Burial Suit.
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Driverless cars: Utopian idea could lead to commute from Hell
Billions are being invested in autonomous vehicles. But is that a good thing?
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Is Obama blocking smart hydropower development?
Alaska Republican Lisa Murkowski says the president is standing in the way of fully developing this renewable energy source. Is she right?
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This electric concrete melts snow on impact
Electrically heated concrete could make snow shovels obsolete. But is it sustainable?
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Forget energy storage. We can go renewable without it, scientists say
An "interstate for electrons" could solve the intermittency problem with wind and solar by sharing North Dakota's wind power with New York.
