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Green Tech Fixes for Big Problems

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CBS News Sunday Morning presents an Earth Day special, featuring David Pogues exploration of green tech solutions. First, Panthalassas wave energy converters power sea-based data centers, reducing AIs energy consumption and carbon pollution. Next, Washington State Universitys Breadlab breeds nutritious, flavorful, and climate-resilient wheat strains. The episode also highlights Biomasons biocement, a microbe-based alternative to traditional concrete mixes, and the unexpected impact of an opera singer on car sales. Lastly, the show addresses trucking crashes and advocates for broker accountability. Tune in for a sustainable beat.

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Green Tech Fixes for Big Problems

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Green Tech Fixes for Big Problems. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On April 17th, this Sunday on CBS News, Sunday morning, they're dropping an Earth Day triptych with David Poe breaking down green-tick fixes for big problems. First up, Panther Lasses' wave energy converters powering sea-based data centers to cut the massive energy suck from AI boom, slashing carbon pollution, without land grabs. Meanwhile, Washington State University's bread lab is breeding wheat strains that pack more nutrition, better flavor, and climate toughness after a century of weak, modern grains dragging down our health. Whole grains fight the second biggest cause of sickness and death here in the states. On the human side, folks are filling the urgency with data centers guzzling power like crazy and concrete production outpolluting all ships and planes. Combined, with these innovations spark hope for farmers, eaters, and the planet breathing easier. New-finding spotlight, Biomasons biosimmon, using microbes for sturdy stuff that emits way less CO2 than

1:00traditional mixes, plus a wild story of. Oppersinger Andrew Hires boosting car sales in Florida by belting out praises like a base baritone boss, and their tackling trucking crashes, killing around 5,000 yearly, pushing for broker accountability beyond just drivers. Tune in at 9 a.m. Eastern on CBS or stream later, smart moves for a sustainable beat. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.

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