Tag: Plants
We can repurpose retired coal plants to produce green energy
The concept of repurposing retired coal-fired power plants to provide backup or emergency power for the electricity grid…
These plants build ant condos that keep warring species apartÂ
Ants may bite into plant structures to break into adjacent chambers. The plants, which grow in Madagascar, Fiji,…
Georgia sterilization plants using toxic gas among those exempt from new rules
The decision by President Donald Trump to temporarily exempt medical sterilization facilities that use the colorless gas ethylene…
Moths Don’t Like to Lay Their Eggs on Plants That Are Screaming : ScienceAlert
Plants and animals have a complex relationship that goes beyond what meets the eye. Recent research conducted by…
When Hilma af Klint Found the Soul in Plants
Hilma af Klint: Exploring the Spiritual Connection Through Nature Studies My first encounter with the art of Hilma…
Climate change could separate vanilla plants and their pollinators
Vanilla plants could have a future that’s not so sweet, according to new research that explores the impact…
How plants could help us detect, and even destroy, dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ – Grist
The future In the case of PFAS contamination, Berger envisions a similar system: plants that could serve as…
US energy groups spend record sums on power plants to feed data centres
US Energy Companies Investing Record Sums to Meet Data Centre DemandUS energy companies are ramping up their investments…
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Wind and solar energy have emerged as more than just environmentally friendly options - they are now proving…
Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas
The rapid expansion of data centers in Texas is raising concerns about the environmental impact and the future…
What Are Virtual Power Plants?
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are a key component in the evolution of our energy grid. These VPPs are…
Paper plants can emit as much CO2 as oil refineries
Covington, Virginia has long been defined by its paper mill, a towering presence in the community that employs…