4 results for "environmental research"

Underwater Cameras Show Tidal Turbines Are Safe for Seals
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Underwater Cameras Show Tidal Turbines Are Safe for Seals

After watching 1,044 interactions between marine life and underwater turbines in Washington state, researchers found zero collisions with seals or seabirds. This breakthrough data could finally unlock America's stalled tidal energy industry, which has the potential to power 21 million homes with predictable, carbon-free electricity.

UVA Researchers Map 10M Trees to Help Save Coastal Forests from Sea Rise
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UVA Researchers Map 10M Trees to Help Save Coastal Forests from Sea Rise

A dedicated team at the University of Virginia has created an innovative AI-powered map identifying over 10 million affected coastal trees from Maine to South Carolina, providing crucial data that could help communities and conservationists protect vulnerable forests and prepare for rising sea levels before it's too late.

Simple Dog Food Switch Can Slash Pet Carbon Footprints by 86%, Study Reveals
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Simple Dog Food Switch Can Slash Pet Carbon Footprints by 86%, Study Reveals

Pet owners now have an easy, practical way to help fight climate change right from their pet's food bowl. New research shows that switching dogs from wet food to dry kibble can reduce their carbon footprint by up to seven times, offering a simple solution that benefits both pets and the planet.

Dog Owners Can Make Easy, Climate-Friendly Choices at Mealtime
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Dog Owners Can Make Easy, Climate-Friendly Choices at Mealtime

New research empowers pet parents with simple ways to reduce their dog's environmental pawprint through smart food choices—without compromising their pet's health. Scientists have created helpful tools showing that small dietary switches can make a surprisingly big difference for the planet.