"We have to believe that we can overcome, right? And that optimism drives action," Angela Barranco, an executive director for Climate Group, told Newsweek.
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The insect industry faces skeptical consumers and regulatory hurdles, but proponents think insects could play a helpful role in sustainable agriculture
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A new "plasma igniter" device could potentially replace traditional spark plugs and help cars burn fuel more cleanly and efficiently
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