This alien-like field of mirrors in the desert was once the future of solar energy. It’s closing after just 11 years
From a distance, the Ivanpah solar plant looks like a shimmering lake in the Mojave Desert. Up close, it’s a vast alien-like installation of hundreds of thousand of mirrors pointed at three towers, ...
Rain predicted in the High Desert this week; will it be enough for wildflower blooms?
High Desert rain this week comes just in time for spring bloom season. Here are the top places to photograph spring ...
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Large solar plant in Mojave Desert appears headed for closure 11 years after opening
According to ABC News, the plant has been struggling to stay competitive against cheaper solar technologies on the market.
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Desert plant shows promise as colorectal cancer treatment
In a nutshell A common desert plant called Artemisia herba-alba contains compounds that can effectively kill colorectal cancer cells in laboratory tests while appearing to leave healthy cells unharmed ...
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11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert
Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises. The Ivanpah solar power plant formally opened in 2014 on roughly 5 square miles of ...
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Are snake plants cold-tolerant? Houseplant expert reveals the ideal temperature for growing these desert plants at home
It's best to always research optimal growing environments for this reason. Caring for snake plants is no exception, and you may be wondering just how low of a room temperature the ...