Episode 27 - The Battle for Earth: Cattle vs. Solar
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Discussions around land use for cattle grazing versus solar panels have valiant proponents on both sides, but some question the debate altogether. Why can’t land be used for both raising cattle and renewable energy sources such as wind or solar? Ph.D. student at Colorado University, Taylor Bacon, joins us to discuss aviation biofuel, the colocation of agriculture and solar photovoltaic energy production, and the healing powers of running.
Half of the world relies on rice for about 80% of their food intake. Unfortunately, rice is highly susceptible to the uptake of arsenic from soil and groundwater. To mitigate the uptake of poisons into the worldwide food supply, Mason Stahl, an associate professor in the environmental science...
Published 04/18/24
Slope stability is unpredictable — or is it? The risk of landslides threatens roads, rails, homes, and lives. Being able to forecast where and when slopes will fail means giving communities the power to keep infrastructure and people safe. In this episode, we talk with civil engineer Dr. Ning Lu...
Published 03/18/24