Growing Impact

Auteur(s): Penn State Institute of Energy and the Environment
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  • Résumé

  • Growing Impact explores cutting-edge projects of Penn State researchers and scientists who are solving some of the world's most challenging energy and environmental issues.
    Copyright 2025 Growing Impact
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Nature et écologie Sciences biologiques Sciences de la Terre
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  • Seismic sensing with fiber optics

    Seismic sensing with fiber optics
    Feb 1 2025
    The Earth can shift suddenly, with sinkholes and landslides posing serious risks to people and property. Scientists are now using existing fiber optic cables in cities to detect potential geohazards before they strike. This innovative approach is expanding to monitor flooding and even track human movement, unlocking new possibilities for data collection and understanding our world.
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    23 min
  • Low-carbon cement from farm waste

    Low-carbon cement from farm waste
    Jan 1 2025
    Cement, a major component of concrete, is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Researchers are exploring agricultural waste as a potential alternative to cement, aiming to reduce carbon footprint while also finding new uses for farm byproducts. However, the feasibility and effectiveness of this solution depend on the collaboration between researchers and farming communities.
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    26 min
  • Feeding a Changing World

    Feeding a Changing World
    Dec 1 2024
    Smallholder farmers are the unsung heroes of our food system. Tilling tiny plots, they produce a staggering one-third of the world’s food and up to 80% of the food supply in regions like sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. But these vital contributors face immense challenges: such as climate change, pests, insufficient finances, and limited education and training. On this episode of Growing Impact, we’re revisiting the story of PlantVillage, a project funded as a seed grant by IEE in 2016. Its aim was to empower smallholder farmers with knowledge through smartphones and machine learning. Since its creation, PlantVillage has gained strong support from organizations worldwide and has built a robust team of partners and collaborators. Looking ahead, PlantVillage plans to expand how it’s helping farmers while simultaneously addressing climate change.
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    31 min

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