With the ecological shift affecting conventional agriculture of the West, harvests in the summer were smaller compared to previous years. To salvage the economy in Montana, farmers have started incorporating regenerative soil-building systems into their current practices. Among these producers is Bob Quinn, whose experiments focus on investing in soil health to increase soil fertility and produce higher yields. His approach — the shift from conventional to organic farming — aims to revitalise the local economy in the state. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
