Make It Count is a series on environmental innovations and the math it takes to bring them to the masses. We’re uncovering world-changing technologies that will one day, in the near future, become truly inevitable and ubiquitous.
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How vertical farming can save the planet and feed the world
Vertical farming is a radical new way to feed our growing population sustainably. But can it replace traditional farming?
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Cannabis was an ancient building material. Now it’s legal again - and coming to a home near you.
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A greener future by 2035 is in arm's reach with this new tech decarbonizing the transportation industry.
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Vertical farming is a radical new way to feed our growing population sustainably. But can it replace traditional farming?
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By 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean. But biomaterials may be the solution.
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You could be flying electric by 2023.
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The U.S. Energy Department estimates that tankless water heaters can be up to 34% more efficient than conventional storage water heaters - cutting your annual heating costs by 40%.
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