Regenerative farming is a “holistic set of interconnected growing practices related to building healthy, carbon-holding soil.” It has been proven to help mitigate climate change, making it a possible large-scale climate solution. But many farmers would rather lease their land out to solar companies than try to wrap their heads around regenerative farming. Regenerative farming is a big departure from traditional farming methods; it’s much easier to “sign on the dotted line and get a paycheck for [leasing] their land for solar” than set up their land for regenerative farming. Read full article here
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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