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Brightfields turned into solar farms

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What are ‘brightfields?’ These projects are turning pollution-creating ‘brownfields’ into solar farms

fusion energy

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Here’s why the new fusion energy discovery is ‘one of the most impressive scientific feats’ of the 21st century: ‘Holy grail’ of clean energy

Plastic-eating robo-fish

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This ‘robo-fish’ literally eats ocean plastic for breakfast: ‘The first steps in the right direction’

Vertiports for eVTOLs aircrafts

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What are ‘vertiports?’ These futuristic landing pads could change the way we travel

Agrivoltaics : Using agricultural land to harness solar power

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What is agrivoltaics? This high-tech process uses solar panels to help with traditional farming practices

Shellfish batteries

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Scientists have found a way to make batteries out of crab and lobster shells

Reflective paint, solar-reflective paint

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This LA neighborhood used ‘heat-reflective’ paint to cool its temperatures by over 10 degrees

Adventure with Electric bike

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Best electric bikes on the market right now