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Louisiana and Wyoming consume the most energy per capita; Rhode Island, New York the least
September 7, 2018
In 2016, all activities in the United States consumed 301 million British thermal units (Btu) of energy per…
Study: Maximizing grain yields won’t meet future African needs
December 14, 2016
Maximizing cereal crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa would still fail to meet the region’s skyrocketing grain demand by…
Local Consumption, Global Consequences: Examining the Impacts of an Increasingly Connected World
July 7, 2016
Everything, from the food we eat to the clothes we wear to cars we drive, has global implications,…
Cutting Down on Meat could Feed the World without Progressive Deforestation
April 22, 2016
Feeding an ever-increasing human population is one of the biggest challenges facing us today, especially considering the effects…
Berkeley Lab Projects Could Save California More Than $2 Billion Annually in Energy Costs
April 15, 2016 
Plug loads, or devices that plug into the wall, are responsible for at least 25 percent of electricity…
What’s Nature Worth? Study Puts a Price On Groundwater and Other Natural Capital
February 10, 2016
Most people understand that investing in the future is important, and that goes for conserving nature and natural…
Reservoir evaporation a big challenge for water managers in West
December 29, 2015
Water managers in Colorado and the West scrambling to meet the growing demand for increasingly scarce water…
Green tea impairs development, reproduction in fruit flies, UCI study finds
December 8, 2015
Although green tea is enjoyed by millions for its numerous health benefits, University of California, Irvine researchers have…
U.S. energy-related CO2 emissions up 1% in 2014 as buildings, transport energy use rises
November 26, 2015
U.S. energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions were 5,406 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2014, 1% (51 MMmt) above…
Natural gas use features two seasonal peaks per year
September 14, 2015
Use of natural gas has two seasonal peaks, with consumption patterns predominantly driven by weather. The largest peak…
Sugar molecule Neu5Gc links red meat consumption and elevated cancer risk in mice
December 30, 2014
While people who eat a lot of red meat are known to be at higher risk for…
Worldwide water shortage by 2040
August 4, 2014
Water is used around the world for the production of electricity, but new research results show that there…
Collisions with Robots – without Risk of Injury
June 9, 2014
Teamwork between humans and robots will be the motto of the future. But robots may not injure humans…
Reduced fuel use by US drivers a persistent trend
April 3, 2014
Despite U.S. population growth, fuel consumption by American drivers of light-duty vehicles is now lower than it was…
Scientists offer ‘best practices’ nutrition measurement for researchers
April 1, 2014
On the verge: Drosophila yakuba sometimes lays eggs that have already hatched. Its genome may help to reveal…
New catalytic converter could cut fuel consumption and car manufacturing costs
January 29, 2014
A new catalytic converter that could cut fuel consumption and manufacturing costs has been designed by a scientist…
James Bond’s drink problem
January 2, 2014
James Bond’s alcohol consumption may explain why he prefers his martinis “shaken, not stirred” say researchers. Their study…
Natural gas saves water, even when factoring in water lost to hydraulic fracturing
December 20, 2013
A new study finds that in Texas, the U.S. state that annually generates the most electricity, the transition…
New study reveals that the ban on alcohol multi-buy promotions in Scotland did not reduce the amount of alcohol purchased
December 16, 2013
Researchers advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm in the UK This study provides timely evidence…
Scientists map food security and self-provision of major cities
December 12, 2013
Credit: LoadedAaron Wealthy capital cities vary greatly in their dependence on the global food market. The Australian capital…
Historic trends predict future global reforestation unlikely
October 9, 2013
Feeding a growing global population while also slowing or reversing global deforestation may only be possible if agricultural…
New steering tech for heavy equipment saves fuel, ups efficiency
September 25, 2013
Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption while improving the efficiency of hydraulic steering…
Scientists Reveal How Organic Mercury Can Interfere With Vision
September 12, 2013
More than one billion people worldwide rely on fish as an important source of animal protein, states the…
Being watched makes electricity users consume less
September 9, 2013
The Hawthorne effect is a concept whereby subjects modify and change their behavior in response to the fact…
- New Food-Ordering Formula Could Lead to Less Food Waste in Buffet-Style Restaurants
October 12, 2016
- Water-conservation Attitudes, Incentives Studied
June 26, 2015 - A third of the world’s biggest groundwater basins are in distress
June 25, 2015 - From Data to Tomato
June 16, 2015 - Putting Energy Savings Programs to the Test
May 25, 2015 - A novel platform for future spintronic technologies
October 13, 2014 - Researchers provide guide to household water conservation
July 22, 2014 - Bonuses bad for consumers
July 15, 2014 - Not just herbivores or carnivores anymore:
July 10, 2014
- Study shows how peer pressure affects consumption
July 8, 2014 - Ask yourself: Will you help the environment?
April 25, 2014 - Risk to consumers from fungal toxins in shellfish should be monitored
September 6, 2013
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