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A black-and-white photo of the Los Angeles skyline shrouded in pollution as viewed from nearby mountains.
Pollution emissions billow from smokestacks along a body of water.
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Credit: Fabrice Dudenhoferhttps://www.theoceanagency.org/

Could restaurants solve the world's jellyfish problem?

Jellyfish blooms can swamp entire ecosystems, but there's growing interest in their culinary potential. But could this really solve the ocean's problems?
solar power is keeping Lebanon's lights on

How solar power is keeping Lebanon's lights on

Rooftop solar panels are offering the promise of a more normal way of living in Lebanon amidst an unsteady electricity supply – for those who can afford it.
glass & plastic sustainability
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Glass or plastic: which is better for the environment?

For centuries we have used glass to store food, beverages, chemicals and cosmetics. But is it time to find a more sustainable alternative?
solar pioneer Frank Shuman
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The forgotten 20th Century 'Sun engine'

The world's first solar power station was built before World War One, created by a man with a vision for cleaner air.
Can regenerative wool make sustainable fashion
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Can regenerative wool make fashion more sustainable?

Regenerative wool: it's the new green buzzword in the fashion industry – but can wool ever be fully sustainable?
old coal mines heat homes in UK
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How old coal mines can help the climate

Old coal mines could have a role to play in heating homes, without burning fossil fuels. Martha Henriques explores the buildings heated from old mine workings.
promise of kelp-powered flight
Photo by Shane Stagner on Unsplash

The promise of kelp-powered flight

Kelp is fast and relatively easy to grow, and already a vital food in many parts of the world. Martha Henriques asks whether it could also power the aircraft of the future.
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