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Greece to Expand Protected Waters, End Bottom Trawling

Greece plans to create two large marine parks and end bottom trawling, it announced Tuesday.

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Plant Sensors Could Act as an Early Warning System for Farmers

Sensors that detect plant signaling molecules can reveal when crops are experiencing too much light or heat, or attack from insects or microbes.

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CO2 Worsens Wildfires by Helping Plants Grow

By fueling the growth of plants that become kindling, carbon dioxide is driving an increase in the severity and frequency of wildfires, according to a UC Riverside study. 

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Trash to Treasure – Researchers Turn Metal Waste Into Catalyst for Hydrogen

Scientists have found a way to transform metal waste into a highly efficient catalyst to make hydrogen from water, a discovery that could make hydrogen production more sustainable.

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UC Irvine Researchers Shine Light on Rapid Changes in Arctic and Boreal Ecosystems

Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth. 

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Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy Found

Astronomers have identified the most massive stellar black hole yet discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. 

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Pyrite, Also Known as Fool’s Gold, May Contain Valuable Lithium, a Key Element for Green Energy

There’s a reason airlines won’t let you put your laptop in your checked luggage; the lithium-ion battery poses a serious fire hazard.

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Researchers Can Help Shipowners Achieve Ambitious Climate Targets

International shipping does not want to be a climate bad guy and is aiming to be emission-free by 2050. 

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Switch to Green Wastewater Infrastructure Could Reduce Emissions, Provide Huge Savings

University researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions over 40 years.

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Plastic Pollution can Kill Variety of Ocean Embryos

High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows.

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