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The answer to climate-killing cow farts may come from the sea

Grist

This story was originally published by Mother Jones and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. They soon discovered that static electricity had caused entrapped methane from the flatulence and manure of 90 dairy cows to explode. It can reverse ocean acidification by absorbing carbon dioxide.

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How a town tethered to coral learned to save its reef — and itself

Grist

Now, it serves a dual purpose, carrying scientists and volunteers on weekends and in off-hours to monitor the coral they’re working to save. A 2018 report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that up to 90 percent of coral reefs could be lost if the world warms by 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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Global Briefing: Paris Olympics targets zero food waste and more plant based meals

Business Green

African green hydrogen plans, new coal-to-clean energy deals, and worsening climate impacts. A group of Six African countries this week formally launched the Africa Green Hydrogen Alliance , with a view to accelerating to new energy technologies that open up access to clean, affordable energy supplies to all.

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The Rising Hunger of AI Data Centers Accelerates the Need for Clean Energy to Meet Demand

DeSmogBlog

But behind the seamless convenience of AI tools lies an insatiable appetite for energy. Data centers powering artificial intelligence consume as much electricity as entire cities, straining grids and reshaping energy landscapes. Lewis is referring to Louisianas largest incumbent utility, Entergy Corp.,

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Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how.

Grist

On Tuesday, the United States government published the Fifth National Climate Assessment — an exhaustive summary of the leading research on climate change and how it affects life in every part of the country. That’s partly the result of more Americans feeling the effects of climate change in their daily lives.