A highway in the heart of Seoul has been converted into a beautiful skygarden
An abandoned highway in the heart of Seoul just got a green makeover. By planting some 24,000 plants on the 1970s highway, city workers turned the concrete mass into a beautiful trail that runs right through the city. The greenery will still take some time to grow fully, but is expected to reach Read More...
Australia set to use hydrogen to export its solar power around the world
The future of hydrogen is bright. Since it doesn’t emit carbon dioxide when its burned, hydrogen is potentially the ultimate source of clean energy. And thanks to recent innovations, we now have the ability to produce hydrogen more efficiently, use it to store other clean energy, and even Read More...
Free-falling solar prices cause India to cancel plans for huge coal plants
As a testament to plummeting prices of solar energy in India, the government has canceled plans to build nearly 14 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations. That’s equivalent to the total amount of coal plants in the UK! The move shows that India is not only committed to transitioning to solar Read More...
California is showing how to be unstoppable in the face of climate skeptics
As President Trump moves to reverse the Obama administration’s policies on climate change, California is emerging as America’s de facto negotiator with the world on the environment. The state is pushing back on everything from White House efforts to roll back pollution rules on tailpipes and Read More...
How frequently learning a small skill is the key to happiness
Have you ever heard of micromastery? Simply put, micromastery is learning the expertise and skills of many small things instead of aiming to completely excel in just one area. You could master anything, from making the perfect omelet to growing a bonsai tree. And according to one author, by Read More...
Probiotics may ease depression symptoms
A new Canadian study finds that probiotics, used to reduce gastrointestinal distress, also appear to mitigate symptoms of depression. McMaster University researchers discovered twice as many adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) reported improvements from co-existing depression when they took Read More...
It's not just Bitcoin anymore...
The price of Bitcoin, a digital currency once located at the fringe of finance, has been rising to new records in recent months as digital assets move into the mainstream. On Tuesday, it shot past $2,200 (£1,700), more than doubling from just two months ago. And a newer currency, Ethereum, Read More...
Entire country of Sweden listed on Airbnb
In an inspired publicity stunt, Sweden has listed its entire country on Airbnb, advertising the fact that all public land in the country is freely accessible to anyone. The Airbnb listing initially highlights nine specific locations that travelers can visit. Each listing costs nothing, contains Read More...
Fig leaves are out. What to wear to be kind to the planet?
Polyester, one of the most common fibers, is a plastic derived from crude oil. The long fibers that make up polyester thread are woven together to make fabric. Extracting the oil and melting the plastic require energy. Perhaps a bigger concern is what happens when synthetics get into the hands of Read More...
China is the most lucrative market for electric cars
Germany's Volkswagen and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group (JAC Motor) have received approval from Chinese regulators to form a joint venture to make electric vehicles, the two automakers said on Monday. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China's top state planner, gave a green Read More...