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The misleading accounting behind your ‘recycled’ plastic

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Uncovering the exposome: An emerging field casts a wide net

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How America’s prairie was nearly destroyed — and why it should be restored

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Trump’s second term is creating ‘a limbo moment’ for US battery recyclers

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The USDA announced the cancellation of $148M in ‘woke’ grants. Then it went dark.

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Controlling starch levels in algae could have biotechnology and sustainability benefits

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High-starch algae are important in biofuel production, as a feed supplement in agriculture and as an efficient way to bind carbon dioxide. Researchers have now found a new method to control starch storage in algae — a finding with potential applications in areas such reducing greenhouse gases.

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Microalgae could be the future of sustainable superfood in a rapidly changing world, study finds

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This variation on the iconic US advertising slogan from the beef industry may sound funny, but it’s no joke that the current agriculture system is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution. It’s what’s for dinner.