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A giant algae farm in the middle of the ocean aims to be a global carbon sink

A giant algae farm in the middle of the ocean aims to be a global carbon sink

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The data overwhelmingly confirms that rising greenhouse gas emissions are locking us into a scenario of destructive climate chaos, motivating scientists and corporations to invent ambitious carbon capture solutions. A Seafields Solutions concept seeks to make use of unlikely real estate by developing a giant seaweed farm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean capable …

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Former conservative president joins rebellion against Sunak onshore wind farm ban

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Rishi Sunak is embroiled in a growing rebellion against his ban on new onshore wind farms as former Conservative Speaker Jake Berry has become the latest senior MP to announce he will join an effort to overturn the policy. The former minister said he would support former upgrade secretary Simon Clarke, who has tabled an …

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Ark Energy is scaling back massive Queensland wind farm to avoid green sites

Ark Energy is scaling back massive Queensland wind farm to avoid green sites

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A massive wind farm proposed for construction in Queensland’s Tablelands region has been shrunk to less than half its original size, after 114 of the 200 turbines originally proposed were cut to avoid sensitive ecological heritage sites and cultural. Project developer Ark Energy – part of the huge Korea Zinc Group – said on Thursday …

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This historic farm housed colonial-era pastors and CSIRO scientists. Now it could be part of a retirement village

This historic farm housed colonial-era pastors and CSIRO scientists. Now it could be part of a retirement village

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Hundreds of Canberrans got a rare glimpse of one of the capital’s oldest and grandest heritage sites, as Gungahlin Homestead opened to the public for just the third time in over 100 years. The sprawling 36-hectare estate lies between the Barton Highway and Bellenden Road in Crace, and is best known in modern times as …

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GMO Skeptics Still Wary of Big Farm Climate Talk

GMO Skeptics Still Wary of Big Farm Climate Talk

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Published on: 13/11/2022 – 02:40 New York (AFP) – As climate change intensifies extreme weather, agricultural multinationals are banking on the ability of genetically modified crops to increase yields in drought, heat or even heavy rain. But skeptics of modified foods, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), still aren’t buying it. “I don’t see why we …

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Green light to create New Zealand's largest solar farm, with 900,000 panels

Green light to create New Zealand’s largest solar farm, with 900,000 panels

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Provided The Rangitāiki Solar Farm site is on a 1022 ha farm, near Taupō. Nova Energy staff are pictured visiting. A dairy farm is set to become New Zealand’s largest solar power plant. Resource consent has been granted for the 400 MW solar power plant near Taupō, which when completed will provide enough electricity for …

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