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Scientists have developed a more environmentally friendly prototype device that could someday replace existing air conditioners.Summer is in full swing in the United States, and people are turning down the thermostats for their air conditioners to beat the heat. However, the hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants in these and other cooling devices are potent greenhouse gases and major drivers of climate change. Today, scientists report a prototype device that could replace existing “A/Cs” in the future. It uses solid refrigerants…

An abandoned road and brine Transitional Pool at the margin of the Salar de Atacama Halite Nucleus. Credit: UMass Amherst A groundbreaking new study recently published in the journal Earth's Future and led by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in collaboration with the University of Alaska Anchorage, is the first to comprehensively account for the hydrological impact of lithium mining. Since lithium is the…

Best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 Pro Max cases iMore 2022 The best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 Pro Max cases may be easier to find than you think. If this is your first time looking for a more eco-friendly case to dress your iPhone in, you'll be happy to know that there are sustainable choices in many materials and colors. Pay attention to the different materials and processes implemented by each brand below to find the sustainable iPhone case that works best for you. Most protective: UAG OUTBACK…

Best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 Pro cases iMore 2022 Many iPhone cases are made out of plastic, which is a lightweight and protective material. But it's not always so great for the planet. Several case companies do make an effort to be environmentally conscious by using recycled materials, natural materials, or by making cases compostable. Here are some of the best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 Pro cases you can buy. Fun and functional: OtterBox Core Series for MagSafe iPhone Case Staff Pick The…

Best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 mini cases iMore 2022 You want to protect iPhone 13 mini, but you want to keep your environmental impact to a minimum. While many case companies use plastic to make lightweight and protective cases, some are making an effort to be eco-friendly. Choose a case made from recycled materials or cases that can be composted after use. Here are some of the best environmentally friendly iPhone 13 mini cases you can buy. MagSafe-compatible: OtterBox Core Series for MagSafe iPhone…

Best protection: Griffin Survivor Earth Staff Pick All of the cases on this list have eco-friendly features, but not all of them are protective cases. With the Survivor Earth Case, you get the best of both worlds. This case is made from plant-based bio-resins and it offers a whopping 20 feet of drop protection. $55 at Amazon $55 at Survivor Green, green case: Pela Forest Floor iPhone 13 Case Green-minded and green in color, this Pela case is so plant-based that it's actually biodegradable. When we…