Why the quest to eliminate extreme poverty requires a concentrated effort
Just 9 percent of the world is living on less than $1.90 a day, but we’re still far away from reducing that number to zero. While India and China have quickly reduced poverty over the last few decades, sub-Saharan Africa's rate of poverty is decreasing at a slower rate. This is a worrying Read More...
Germany has started introducing hydrogen passenger trains to its railways
The world’s first hydrogen train is entering commercial service in Germany. Although hydrogen trains are more costly, these trains have a similar range to diesel trains but at a fraction of the emissions. Not to mention they’re much quieter than diesel trains. With Germany introducing hydrogen Read More...
The science of epigenetics can change your lifestyle for the better. Here’s how
Until now, scientists believed our gene expression, which has a huge impact on our mental and physical well-being, was set in stone. Now we’re finding out that our gene expression is malleable, influenced by external stressors and lifestyle choices, from running outside to who you have your Read More...
Could hydrogen power be the answer for rural schools in Africa?
Like many schools in rural South Africa, Poelano Secondary School was often without electricity. Now the school has much needed access to electricity thanks to a fuel cell that converts water into hydrogen power. As more rural schools in Africa look for sustainable ways to generate power, hydrogen Read More...
Ikea will make all home deliveries emission-free in these five cities
It seems every few months we see a new environmental pledge from IKEA as it attempts to create a greener image. After announcing it will switch to 100 percent renewable energy by 2020 last year, the Swedish furniture giant pledged this past June to remove all single-use plastics from its stores Read More...
California to launch its own satellite to monitor greenhouse gas levels
Frustrated by Trump’s attempts to minimize NASA’s role in monitoring climate change, California Governor Jerry Brown has announced that California will launch a satellite of its own. The satellite is part of a project to ensure that the state can monitor greenhouse gas emissions fueling climate Read More...
Self-control is the beginning of success
Researchers in the UK recently published findings from their exploration of 83 separate studies on energy and self-control. What they found will change the way you start your day and help boost your Read More...
Have a laugh with this year’s funniest animal photos
Watching animals play around and act silly can make any human being smile. For that reason, a duo of wildlife photographers created The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which has been delivering hilarious animal photos for four years. From waltzing Komodo dragons to curious polar bears, get Read More...
Rap artists’ new love for Teslas is a good thing for the planet
Whether you like or not, celebrities can have a major influence on what the public takes a liking to. That’s why it’s good news that famous hip-hop artists like Kanye West are buying and bringing publicity to Teslas. Hip-hop artists have long been impressed by Ferraris, Benzes, and other Read More...
New bike path in the Netherlands shows roads can be made using recycled plastic
A Dutch city by the name of Zwolle has created a bike path made almost entirely out of recycled plastic. Although the road looks like red asphalt, the path path makes use of plastic that typically has little value, like old plastic bottles and beer cups from festivals. The design also makes use of Read More...