How can the world combat the climate crisis?
Fri 4:30pm By Inaara ThawerClimate change is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. With it comes threats like global warming, pollution, natural disasters, degraded landscapes and threats to biodiversity, to name a few. In order to avoid the risks brought about by climate change, we…2023 is the year to buy an electric vehicle
Thu 7:30pm By Laura CowanDespite low sales due to supply shortages and soaring vehicle prices in 2022, electric vehicle production is set to greatly expand in 2023. The U.S. government is aiming to phase out gas-powered cars and trucks within the next couple of decades, an ambitious,…Octopuses throw things at each other for strange reasons
Thu 5:30pm By Mrigakshi DixitOctopuses, which are remarkably intelligent marine creatures, generally avoid contact with other animals and are thought to live solitary lives.Growing coconuts with dignity in the Philippines
Wed 8:30pm By Teresa BergenConnie is a single mom of four in a rural area of the Philippines where 85% of the population is unemployed. Celso worked irregular construction jobs, but his passion is tending vegetables and houseplants. Angelita overcame a gambling problem and is now…IKEA coming soon to Austria aims to be a good neighbor
Wed 6:30pm By Dawn HammonIKEA is coming to Austria, and the theme of the new location is: “We want to be a good neighbor.” Rather than a massive campus on the outskirts of town, the IKEA in Vienna makes use of a city lot, not only by providing the community a home goods shopping…Gravity batteries offer a better energy storage alternative
Tue 8:30pm By Bonface LandiGravity batteries are a new technology that supports the generation and storage of renewable energy through regenerative braking and gravity. A recent study on this technology has proved that old mines could be pivotal in enhancing the use of gravity batteries…Expert thrifting tips for reducing, reusing and recycling
Tue 4:30pm By KC MorganKiera Jeuitt is an expert at the three r's: reducing, reusing and recycling. She is the founder of "I Love Thrifting" and an expert on how to use thrifting to live more sustainably by reusing what's old, reducing the waste produced by new items you might…Two eco-focused higher education buildings in Utah
Mon 7:30pm By Dawn HammonArchitectural and design firm MHTN has a record of introducing sustainably-minded solutions that embrace the function of the building while reducing its environmental impact. Well-established as a brand experienced in higher education student life design, MHTN…EPA attempts to mandate more biofuel use in the US
Mon 5:30pm By Laura CowanThe EPA has announced its intention to mandate more biofuel use as part of the U.S. reaching its climate change mitigation goals. In late December, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed to increase the amount of ethanol and other biofuels that must be…Mercedes puts a paywall on your electric car performance
Jan 20, 2023, 6:30 pm By Laura CowanMercedes-Benz has put a paywall on EV performance, requiring extra cost to unlock the full potential of its all-electric sports cars. You can imagine this won't go over well with environmentalists pushing for automakers to give the push to switch to all EVs…Meet Great Wrap, the completely compostable cling wrap
Jan 20, 2023, 4:30 pm By Dawn HammonIt’s finally here — stretch wrap that’s made from food waste rather than petroleum-based plastic. It’s time to reset your vocabulary from “plastic wrap” to “Great Wrap.”Plant-based eggs surge in popularity amidst shortage
Jan 19, 2023, 8:30 pm By Teresa BergenMany vegans have complained of the “vegan tax,” the extra money we pay for plant-based alternatives to milk and meat. But suddenly, plant-based eggs have busted through this price barrier, falling below the price of chicken eggs.A restoration project in China uses a sponge system
Jan 19, 2023, 7:30 pm By KC MorganThis is the first cross-provincial ecological restoration project in China and it's a design that is truly paving the way for the future. Green ecology and harmony is the theme and the end result is absolutely stunning.This cheddar is the first carbon-neutral cheese in the world
Jan 18, 2023, 7:30 pm By Delaney TranWyke Farms has been in the cheddar cheesemaking business since 1861. The Clothier family company kept their award-winning, 160-year-old recipe and spent nearly 15 years on bioengineering to become the UK’s first 100% self-sufficient in green energy. As their…Try these special vegan ice cream flavors before it's too late!
Jan 18, 2023, 5:30 pm By Teresa BergenIn my Portland, Oregon household, we spend way more time thinking about and eating vegan ice cream than we probably should. And come January, we get very interested in what our local ice cream shop gone national is doing. Because since 2018, Salt & Straw has…Scientists unearth fossil of a new swimming dinosaur
Jan 17, 2023, 6:30 pm By Mrigakshi DixitDinosaurs were the most fascinating creatures that once ruled the world for more than 150 million years. The peculiar fossils serve as a window into the past, revealing the diverse dinosaur species that inhabited the planet's ecosystems, ranging from forests…The top 10 new plants and fungi species in 2022
Jan 17, 2023, 4:30 pm By Inaara ThawerThe Royal Botanic Gardens (RGB) Kew, also known as Kew Gardens, is a botanical garden in London that features the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collection worldwide. At the end of each year, scientists at RGB Kew select the top 10 most…A trash can made from garbage and recycled materials
Jan 13, 2023, 6:30 pm By KC MorganThis is a sleek, classic garbage can or rubbish bin, depending on which side of the ocean you live near, is modeled on the 1939 pedal bin, a traditional garbage can design. But it's also made with 75% recycled materials. This may look like a classic home…Here are some natural remedies for cold and flu season
Jan 13, 2023, 4:30 pm By Dawn HammonWinter brings a triple threat of colds, flu and COVID. Be prepared for your next bout, or maybe even ward it off, with some helpful and preventative medicines found right in your kitchen.Biden does not support the ban on gas stoves in US
Jan 12, 2023, 7:30 pm By Teresa BergenThey can cause asthma in children and they emit carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter into the air. But President Joe Biden does not support banning gas stoves.Nanodiamonds convert greenhouse gases into raw material
Jan 12, 2023, 5:30 pm By Laura CowanIt sounds like science fiction, but the world is changing, and the reality of turning practically anything into useable material for construction or industrial use is here. Even better, greenhouse gas can now be turned into raw material instead of released…Ahoy to this tiny home that doubles as a boat
Jan 11, 2023, 8:30 pm By Dawn HammonTiny homes come in all shapes and sizes. Some are stationary, while others are on a trailer for mobility. They can be on land or even on the water. This one, called Fàng Sōng, just happens to also be a boat.Is cellular agriculture the future of food production?
Jan 11, 2023, 7:30 pm By Dawn HammonIn order to lighten the environmental impact of agriculture, we need to look at alternative ways to produce products. Cellular agriculture is a viable solution, but is it safe and is it a comparable replacement for products originally made from animal parts?…Scientist use "miracle material" to make sustainable fuel
Jan 10, 2023, 6:30 pm By Teresa BergenUniversity of Cambridge researchers have developed a new solar-powered system to convert greenhouse gases and plastic waste into sustainable fuels. The new solar-powered reactor could have applications for many industries.3D-printed tiny homes are made from recycled plastic
Jan 10, 2023, 4:30 pm By Mrigakshi DixitBuilding a house is time-consuming, requires a large number of raw materials and labor and is not environmentally friendly. Now, imagine a world where houses are built quickly, yet affordable and even sustainable. This may sound surreal, but it is actually…A gorgeous pavilion in Helsinki is getting global attention
Jan 9, 2023, 5:30 pm By KC MorganThe Helsinki Biennial Pavilion on the south harbor of Helsinki, Finland, has won the Architecture MasterPrize 2022, an award that honors global designs.What technology do we need to get us to net-zero?
Jan 9, 2023, 4:30 pm By Laura CowanThe world now knows we need to get to net-zero emissions, or even negative emissions, to make up for lost time fighting climate change. But what gaps in technology need to be filled to make that a reality?New law bans 200,000 high emission vehicles in California
Jan 6, 2023, 8:30 pm By Bonface LandiEstimated 200,000 vehicles including 70,000 big rigs have been banned from California roads starting this week. This follows the final adoption of 2010 a rule banning vehicles that do not comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.Grocery store is transformed into a community meeting place
Jan 6, 2023, 7:30 pm By Laura CowanIn the Netherlands, De Zwarte Hond was commissioned by real estate developer MWPO to create a central building for a neighborhood that would serve as a grocery store as well as a community meeting place.Canoo lineup delivers EVs for US Army and Walmart
Jan 6, 2023, 6:30 pm By Laura CowanElectric vehicle maker Canoo has just delivered its first tactical vehicles to the U.S. Army.
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