Preventing certain plant species from becoming extinct after severe periods of drought, forest fires, or catastrophes is one of the main objectives of seed banks such as the one at the University of ...

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As wildfires are impacting communities in Southern California, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is urging homeowners to hire licensed contractors for any repair or construction projects ...

The supply allows the continued operation of Contact’s 200MW gas peaker plants at Stratford in Taranaki, but not its 330MW Combined Cycle ...

Putricia has been placed behind a velvet rope in Sydney's botanic gardens An endangered plant known as the "corpse flower" for its putrid stink is blooming in Australia - and captivating the ...

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Energy policy is becoming more complex, contentious and perhaps fleeting as grid operators look for long-term certainty in their ability to serve increasing load as the electric supply fleet rapidly ...

They pointed to over 5,300 public comments submitted in the past two months urging NYPA to expand its plans, citing the need for union jobs, lower utility costs, and the elimination of fossil fuel ...

Promoting mutually beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes that enhance nutrient acquisition by plants could improve crop production without increasing inorganic-fertilizer use.

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