Robot Bees From MIT May Be The Pollinators Of The Future
The clever folks at MIT have created robot bees that may one day be able to pollinate fruits and vegetables.
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Is 2025 The Year Of Food Consumption Patterns That “Break the Rules?”
Food consumption is on the minds of many individuals as the new year rolls on, with nearly half of US adults saying that they’re starting a new diet. Our contemporary food selections have been carefully cultivated for taste and convenience; exotic food luxuries in many of our childhoods are now … [continued]
Insect Populations Flourish in the Restored Habitats of Solar Energy Facilities
Two solar facilities built on rehabilitated agricultural land were restored with native plants. Argonne researchers observed pollinators thrive. Bumblebees buzz from flower to flower, stopping for a moment under a clear blue Minnesota sky. Birds chirp, and tall grasses blow in the breeze. This isn’t a scene from a pristine … [continued]
New York Protects “the Birds & the Bees” with Nation-Leading Legislation
Albany, NY — The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A.7640/S.1856A), a first-in-the-nation bill that would rein in the use of neurotoxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”), which now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her signature. The Birds and Bees Protection Act bans the neonic … [continued]
A Biotech Company Is Working To Save The Bees
An Argentinian startup has designed a special nutrient-packed formula for bees meant to boost their immune systems and make them stronger to work better in colder temperatures.
Solar Power + Bees = Extra Benefit for Massachusetts
A solar power company, Navisun, has just added a couple of solar projects to a special new “pollinator-friendly” solar initiative it has launched in Massachusetts. Furthermore, the projects qualified as pollinator-friendly facilities in the Massachusetts SMART Program, which I’ll explain in a moment. Navisun is focused on small utility-scale solar … [continued]
Solar Farms Can Be Good For Bees
One of the things anti-solar people like to bring up is that it can take up space. Sure, rooftop solar is popular and doesn’t take up space that could be used by something else, but utility solar installations often entail large “farms” where acres and acres of land are taken … [continued]
Air Pollution Is Killing Honeybees, New Study Finds
Air pollution isn’t just affecting us humans, but also our furry, scaly, and winged co-inhabitants on this planet — honeybees.
This Month in Climate Science: Carbon Sinks Shrink, Bumble Bees Decline, Nightingale Wings Shorten, and…
Every month, climate scientists make new discoveries that advance our understanding of climate change’s causes and impacts. The research gives a clearer picture of the threats we already face and explores what’s to come if we don’t reduce emissions at a quicker pace.
Which Plant Milk Is Least Terrible For The Planet?
We know that dairy milk is bad for the planet, but what about the plant-based alternatives. Take a look at some of the concerns with plant milks and see where your favorite option falls on the sustainabilty list.
