Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
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Tools
THESEUS'S LAPTOP: modularity and the evolution of tech
A simple way to shrink e-waste AND the amount of money we spend on electronics.
Sustainability
Bespoke + upcycling = the future of fashion?
PLUS: a reality show I'd really love to see.
Sustainability
Our best path forward is a circle
Every time I see or hear the word “degrowth,” I wince... 😬
Transportation
The massive appeal of micro-vehicles
We are in the early(ish) stages of a major evolution in transportation – and micromobility will likely play a major role in it.
Sustainability
My son, the future seaweed farmer
Will seaweed play a big role in our food & biomaterials industries? A lot of researchers, start-ups, and investors seem to think so...
Energy
Who knew energy storage was so sexy?
Solar and wind are now cheaper than fossil fuels. But to use that power efficiently, we need more cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Tools
The Future is Fungal
So many start-ups making food, packaging, clothing, and building materials, so little time to cover them all... 🍄😍
Food
What's so gross about lab-grown meat?
What if scientists could create meat that was identical in taste and texture to animal-derived meat – AND it produced fewer emissions and required a small fraction of the resources used to raise conventional meat?