I wrote Pickers about breaking into a seed and equipment repository in the Alps. Maybe there needs to be a sequel about one on the moon.
https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-want-to-build-a-doomsday-vault-on-the-moon/
The use of biofuels in aviation is just beginning, and it has a long way to go to cut even the current levels of pollution, let alone that from projected rises in air travel. But it’s a start. Couple it with sensible replacements for short haul flights, and it may be worthwhile.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg64pwxzln4o
Heat pumps are an incredible technology, and a key part of cutting the carbon impact of heating and cooling homes. But no technology is perfect. Air heat pumps can be less efficient in high winds and when it is cold and humid. Luckily, manufacturers have spotted these issues, and are improving the technology as they go.
https://www.wired.com/story/how-heat-pumps-are-affected-by-climate-change/
Carefully managed, solar farms can produce more than just renewable energy. They’ve been found to boost wildflower growth and pollinators. Done properly, the land they’re on can still be used for some forms of farming.
https://theconversation.com/new-solar-farms-can-benefit-nature-heres-how-235991
