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Avalo and the Better Cotton Initiative have launched a partnership to develop climate-resilient cotton varieties using AI-driven plant breeding. The initiative targets US growers, particularly in the Texas High Plains, aiming to reduce water usage and improve crop viability amid increasing production expenses and environmental stress.
Watertown High School officially opened Wednesday, becoming the first US high school to achieve both net-zero energy and LEED 4.1 Platinum status. The $219 million project is the city's largest capital investment, with students beginning classes on September 9.
Prediction exchange Kalshi secured a data deal with The Weather Company to verify weather-related betting outcomes. This integration places Kalshi's markets into The Weather Channel app, reaching over 330 million users and capitalizing on a 500% growth in climate betting that reached $1.1 billion last year.
The article outlines Flinders Port Holdings' strategy to decarbonize its operations in South Australia by transitioning pilot boats and straddle carriers to hybrid and alternative fuel technologies. It highlights a 6.4% reduction in scope 1 emissions and the technical challenges of retrofitting long-life assets for net zero commitments.
A.P. Moller-Maersk has signed a deal to install the first wind sail on a container ship, deploying technology designed to significantly reduce fuel consumption and operational costs. This strategic move aims to lower emissions and help comply with tougher environmental regulations.
The article outlines the construction and operational mechanics of Hull's £42m heat network, a low-carbon district heating system utilizing air and water source heat pumps. It details funding sources including the Green Heat Network Fund and National Wealth Fund, while noting expected benefits for local air quality and building connectivity by 2027.
Skanska has revealed plans for Bevel, a 12-story mass timber office tower in Bellevue, Washington, aiming to become the tallest of its type in the US. Designed by Mithun and Waugh Thistleton Architects, the project utilizes Type IVB construction codes and features fully exposed timber ceilings to demonstrate commercial viability.