California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Shade from solar panels installed above two California irrigation canals reduced water evaporation by up to 70 percent and cut aquatic weed and algae growth by up to 85 percent over a full irrigation season, according to data from Project Nexu
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Why we picked this: california canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power is exactly the kind of story that gets buried beneath the day's headlines. The summary from the original publisher captures the essentials, but what struck us is the broader picture: this is a reminder that progress in the planet often happens quietly, without fanfare. It scored 60/100 on our positivity scale — not the highest, but a solid reminder that good things are happening all around us. Read the full report at the original source below — they did the reporting, and they deserve the traffic.
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Shade from solar panels installed above two California irrigation canals reduced water evaporation by up to 70 percent and cut aquatic weed and algae growth by up to 85 percent over a full irrigation season, according to data from Project Nexu
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