Is there a future for those whose jobs will be lost in the transition to clean energy? Bill Gates presents a viewpoint that seems to get lost in the discussion of clean energy: the tremendous economic potential brought by the transition. New jobs will be created, many facilities will need to be built, and research and development creates not only immediate jobs but also future jobs as companies take root in the areas they’ve invested in. Read full article here
Science
An Eerie Poisonous Fog
If you’re visiting a farm, keep an eye out for an ominous-looking bronze fog. Nitrogen tetroxide, a red-orange gas, is made by certain bacteria during fermentation when oxygen is lacking in the crop. The lack of oxygen causes the bacteria to use the nitrate within the crops, which then produces nitrogen tetroxide. Inhalation of the gas is known to cause permanent lung damage or kill people and livestock. To prevent this, farmers have started performing nitrate tests after four weeks of fermentation. Read full article here
Merv
November 30, 2022
