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2 June 2023. Power Grids Struggle Under ‘Relentless’ Heat Waves in China –

For many parts of Asia, May has been a hot month, with records already being broken in places like China and India, even before the official start of summer. Parts of eastern and southern China have been experiencing heat waves, which are expected to continue through June. The hot temperatures have been straining power grids […]

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2 June 2023. 70% of California’s Beaches Could Disappear by 2100, Study Finds –

A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has found that 25% to 70% of California’s beaches could disappear by the end of this century. It follows a similar study from 2017 that found 31% to 67% of beaches in Southern California were at risk. The research, which is currently undergoing the peer-review process, […]

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2 June 2023. Indoor Air Quality: Everything You Need to Know –

Quick Key Facts What Is Indoor Air Quality? Maybe you have a habit of checking the air quality in your area before you head out for your morning walk, but how much do you know about indoor air quality? From firing up your gas stove to cook dinner to lighting candles while you read, a […]

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1 June 2023. World Set to Add ‘Record-Breaking’ Renewables to Electricity Systems: New IEA Report –

A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that renewable power capacity additions are set to rise by a third globally this year, with wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) leading the way. Prompted by the worldwide energy crisis, it will be the largest yearly increase ever. According to the report, concerns about energy […]

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1 June 2023. Colorado Increases State EV Tax Credits to $5,000 –

Beginning this July, vehicle shoppers in Colorado will get a major incentive to buy an EV or hybrid, as the state is increasing its EV tax credits from the $2,000 current maximum up to $5,000. These incentives are available in addition to federal tax credits for those that meet the qualifications. Earlier in May 2023, […]

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31 May 2023. South Korea and Pacific Islands to Collaborate on Conservation and Development –

Following the two-day Korea–Pacific Islands Summit, which ended Tuesday, Seoul agreed to double its development assistance to the island nations by 2027. In addition to development, leaders of the nations came to an agreement to bolster cooperation on security. “Korea and the Pacific Islands Forum, recognising shared universal values including freedom, democracy, the rule of […]

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31 May 2023. Scientists Developing ‘Flavorless Peas’ as Soy Substitute for Plant-Based Foods –

With increasing demand for plant-based alternatives to meat and dairy, researchers in the UK are looking for more sustainable alternatives to imported soy beans. They are working to develop a new kind of pea that lacks the typical flavor of peas and could be a more neutral-tasting substitute. “The world has changed,” Claire Domoney, a […]

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30 May 2023. Shanghai Breaks Century-Old Heat Record –

In a continuation of a string of hot weather in China that began in March, Shanghai had its hottest May day in more than a century Monday when the temperature spiked to 97 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous record of 96.26 degrees Fahrenheit — set first in 1876 and last in 2018 — was recorded by […]

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30 May 2023. Mars Tests New Paper Candy Bar Wrappers in UK –

Mars, Inc. is testing out new, paper wrappers for its candy bars in a trial run at Tesco grocery stores in the UK. The paper wrappers are temporarily replacing plastic wrappers, which are not recyclable. The company plans to use feedback from the trial as it works toward developing alternative packaging options for its candy […]

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26 May 2023. Bottom-Dwelling Marine Animals Thriving on Offshore Wind Farm Foundations –

In a discovery by researchers from Leiden University in the Netherlands, offshore wind turbines have become a haven for benthos — the community of marine organisms that live in, on or around the seafloor. There are more soil animals per square meter living in the foundations of offshore wind farms than on the floor of […]

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