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50,000 Years Later: Ancient ‘Zombie Viruses’ Resurface in Melting Arctic

Impakter

Impakter. 50,000 Years Later: Ancient ‘Zombie Viruses’ Resurface in Melting Arctic. Over the past few years, scientists have started finding ancient viruses frozen in the Arctic permafrost. But the question is, should we thaw them, revive them (although technically, they are not alive), and try to conduct further research on their biological significance in the lab?

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Lightyear 0 Solar-Powered Car Begins Series Production

CleanTechnica

The Lightyear 0 solar-powered sedan is now in production and will sell for $260,000. A lower priced car is coming in 2025.

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Microchip Implants in the Human Brain: Too Soon? Too Dangerous?

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Impakter. Microchip Implants in the Human Brain: Too Soon? Too Dangerous? Elon Musk gave a progress report about his neuroscience startup Neuralink at a streamed event on Wednesday evening, where he stated that Neuralink hopes to begin human trials for its brain implant within six months. However, Musk has already pushed back this six-month timeline multiple times, and brain-implant technology is already being trialled on humans by […].

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Norway BEVs Hit Record Volume in November — Tesla Model Y Leads

CleanTechnica

Plugin electric vehicles took 89.3% share of the auto market in Norway in November, down from 91.2% year on year. Full electrics (BEVs), however, grew their share YoY, from 73.8% to 81.6%. Plugin hybrids continued to tail off, dropping to 7.7% from 17.4% YoY. Overall auto volumes were 19,513 units, up almost 28% YoY. November’s […].

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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From Farm to School Table: Circular Economy Solutions

Impakter

Impakter. From Farm to School Table: Circular Economy Solutions. With national politics mired in partisan gridlock, American communities invent solutions to hunger and nutrition problems. The links between schools and local food producers and between tribes and markets create local versions of a circular economy. The good news: democracy prevailed in our November 8 midterm elections!

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Tesla Semi Delivery — A New Tesla Era In More Ways Than One?

CleanTechnica

This week, at the Tesla Gigafactory in Nevada, Tesla delivered the first Tesla Semis to PepsiCo. I watched it live, being hugely excited about it due to the reasons I mentioned in my recent article about the Semi and figuring I would write an article right after it. Then I watched it again. And again. Now, […].

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Volkswagen To Reveal Refreshed ID.3 Next Spring

CleanTechnica

Volkswagen plans to introduce a refreshed version of the ID.3 in the spring that will include more sustainable interior materials.

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Italian Minister “Opens Doors Wide” for Tesla, Musk

CleanTechnica

Tesla has expanded its manufacturing presence well beyond the U.S. at this point, now with Gigafactory locations in both China and Germany, along with those in its home market. And ahead of the automaker’s announcement of a new Gigafactory location, expected by the end of this year, one European country is encouraging the U.S. manufacturer […].

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Tesla Model 3 Performance vs. Rivian R1T — Odd But Fun Drag Race

CleanTechnica

We know that this is an odd combination — putting a luxury compact sedan against a pickup truck in a drag racing challenge. But nevertheless, it is interesting too — two quiet electric vehicles competing on a dragstrip against each other, and we get to explore Rivian’s potential. YouTuber Branden Flasch bought a Rivian R1T […].

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United And Airbus Take Different Paths To Zero Emissions Air Travel

CleanTechnica

United Airlines and Airbus are working on ways to reduce emissions from air travel by using hydrogen and sodium-ion batteries.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.