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Nearly half of Europeans are choosing refurbished smartphones over new ones, driving a $70 billion market expected to reach $100 billion by 2031. Lower prices and environmental benefits are making pre-owned phones the smart choice for millions.
A California company has created a countertop machine that compresses unrecyclable plastic bags and packaging into dense bricks that can actually be recycled. While the $1,400 device shows promise for tackling plastic waste, questions remain about cost and long-term environmental impact.
A new wave of agricultural technology is helping American farmers cut costs and emissions, but barriers remain. One South Dakota producer shows how innovation can transform both profit margins and environmental impact.
Pennsylvania researchers found a way to slash dairy farming's environmental impact by more than 20% while producing renewable energy. The breakthrough combines year-round cover crops with a process that turns manure into clean-burning fuel.
A new evidence-based guideline shows Canadian operating rooms how to slash their environmental impact while saving money and improving patient care. The recommendations tackle a significant problem: healthcare produces 5% of Canada's greenhouse gas emissions.
Travelers are diving in to plant coral and restore marine ecosystems while on vacation, creating a booming new industry that funds conservation. Ocean restoration tourism combines meaningful travel with hands-on environmental impact, turning tourists into citizen scientists.
SpaceX has filed plans with federal regulators to launch up to one million solar-powered satellites that would function as orbiting data centers for artificial intelligence. The ambitious proposal aims to harness near-constant solar power while eliminating the environmental impact of ground-based data centers.
The United Arab Emirates is transforming itself into the Middle East's epicenter for sustainable food production, investing millions in precision fermentation facilities that could revolutionize how the region feeds itself. With climate change threatening traditional agriculture, this bold move could secure food for millions while slashing environmental impact.
The ChatGPT maker is promising to cover its own energy costs and reduce water consumption at data centers, responding to community concerns about AI's environmental impact. It's a sign that tech companies are finally listening to neighborhoods worried about rising utility bills.
Scientists created a free calculator that reveals how much water, energy, and CO2 your favorite websites consume. It translates environmental impact into terms anyone can understand, like how many days a tree needs to absorb the emissions.