Tag: Plants
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…
Nigeria to launch lithium processing plants with Chinese investment
Nigeria is on the brink of a significant shift in its mining industry, with the upcoming inauguration of…
Plants can hear tiny wing flaps of pollinators
Plants Respond to Pollinators' Buzzing Sounds Our planet relies heavily on pollinators like bees, moths, and weevils to…
30,000 Secretly Grown Marijuana Plants Destroyed In Turkey: Report
The drug squad in Turkey has eradicated 30,000 marijuana plants that were being clandestinely cultivated in a vast…
Embrace the fun of growing culinary plants in unexpected places
Chaos gardening is a new trend that is gaining popularity among gardeners who prefer a more creative and…
Trump’s 2-year reprieve gives coal plants ‘a free pass to pollute’
President Trump's recent executive action granting a two-year reprieve to some coal-fired power plants from the strengthened Mercury…
Cryopreservation is not sci-fi. It may save plants from extinction
But even with the advent of seed banks, many plant species remain at risk. The Magnolia wolfii is…
Spain probes cyber weaknesses at small power plants after blackout
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Putrid plants can reek of hot rotting flesh with one evolutionary trick
Plants that emit a foul stench of rotting meat or dung have long puzzled scientists. How do they…
Our Relationships With Indoor Plants Come in 4 Types, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
The popularity of indoor plants has been on the rise in recent years, with the global market projected…