COVID-19 outbreak shuts down Tyson plant in Iowa

Tyson Foods, Inc. closed an Iowa pork plant for deep cleaning after 22% of its workforce tested positive for coronavirus.

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Silver Oak becomes worlds most sustainable winery

After a devastating fire ravaged the Silver Oak Winery in California’s Napa Valley nearly 15 years ago, the owners turned tragedy into opportunity when they rebuilt the facility to target the most stringent sustainability standards in the world.

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Rimbin concept offers a look into the future of infection-free playgrounds

Berlin-based inventors Martin Binder and Claudio Rimmele believe that parents shouldn’t have to make the choice whether or not to let their children enjoy a playground in a world changed by COVID-19.

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Orcas threatened by highly contagious respiratory virus, CeMV

Marine mammal conservationists warn of a contagious respiratory pathogen, cetacean morbillivirus (CeMV), that could potentially harm already endangered orca populations. Like the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that is causing the current COVID-19 pandemic, CeMV similarly has high transmission and mortality rates.

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Living Building Challenge-targeted Watershed improves Seattles water quality

Watershed aggressively reduces its energy and water usage compared to conventional construction of the same size.

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States sue over Trump administration's fuel efficiency rollback

Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. have sued the Trump administration over rollbacks in fuel-efficiency standards, citing poor science and threats to public health.

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Qatar to create 16 sustainable floating hotels for World Cup

As construction of the Lusail International Stadium continues, Qatar, the country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is also beginning to address the impending question of crowd accommodation. The massive number of fans traveling to the Middle East to enjoy the soccer competition will need a place to stay.

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