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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture Global, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Research, Ag Innovation, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Agrivoltaics scores impressive triple win, but some food safety concerns remain

A win-win is always welcome. But what about a win-win-win? Researchers say that’s what’s possible with agrivoltaics, a groundbreaking system that combines

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Economics, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Weather,

OF. STUDIO proposes a moving, cloud-like object to generate solar energy in remote locations

the concept by OF. STUDIO uses recycled materials and a system of photovoltaic cells to turns the sun's rays into energy.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Soil Health, Education U.S. NorthEast, Economics, Urban Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Study Finds Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses

You can definitely grow plants (and make electricity) in a greenhouse made of see-through solar panels.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Precision AG , Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Economics, Ag Tech, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind), Education,

Twisting, Flexible Crystals Key to Solar Energy Production

Researchers show how shapes and movements of halide perovskites create desirable renewable energy properties

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Research, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

The Real Cost of Planting Trees

Careful monitoring and up-front investment are necessary to ensure reforestation efforts yield benefits for communities and biodiversity

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Ag Australia/NZ, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Australia achieves record large solar energy output on Friday

Utility scale solar output its hits record level in Australia’s main grid on Friday, although it was still just half that of rooftop solar on households and business.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Lamb/Sheep, Sustainability, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Connecticut solar developers enlist sheep to cut grass and ease tensions

Several projects before the state’s siting board propose integrating sheep grazing with photovoltaic installations.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Texas to Add 35 Gigawatts of Wind & Solar in Next 3 Years — Boosting Grid Resilience

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Corn/Maize, Ethanol/Biofuel, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

No doubt about it: Electricity far superior to ethanol to propel cars

Iowa farmer: It already takes a federal mandate to get internal combustion engine cars to use just 10% ethanol.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, World Population, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

Termite gut microbes could aid biofuel production - American Chemical Society

Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have found that microbes from the guts of certain termite species can help break down lignin, a particularly tough polymer in straw.

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