About one-third of the food Americans buy is wasted, hurting the climate and consumers' wallets
Reducing food waste at home is an action that anyone can take to help slow climate change, often saving money in the process. More consumer education could help show people what to do.
Brian E. Roe, Professor of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University •
conversation
Dec. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
Dec. 12, 2022 • ~9 min
Smart meters and dynamic pricing can help consumers use electricity when it's less costly, saving money and reducing pollution
Most households pay a flat rate 24/7 for electricity although the cost of generating it fluctuates through the day. Wireless technologies are changing that system.
Bhaskar Krishnamachari, Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California •
conversation
Oct. 18, 2022 • ~10 min
Oct. 18, 2022 • ~10 min
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