Patagonia is launching a new digital platform for environmental activism
Over its 40-year history, Patagonia has donated about $90 million to grassroots environmental organizations. In December the company aimed to galvanize people into taking political action against the rolling back of national monuments by declaring “The President Stole Your Read More...
People with depression are more likely to say certain words
From the way you move and sleep, to how you interact with people around you, depression changes just about everything. It is even noticeable in the way you speak and express yourself in writing. Sometimes this “language of depression” can have a powerful effect on others. Just consider the Read More...
Britain is dominating the offshore wind industry with bigger and better turbines
When it comes to offshore wind energy, the UK is by far Europe’s leading country. In total, Britain installed 53 percent of the net capacity of all new offshore wind farms installed across Europe in 2017, beating the previous record from 2015. Not only is the UK installing more wind farms, but Read More...
Where the smog in your town actually comes from
The pollution that plagues your hometown doesn’t necessarily originate there. As it turns out, pollution can take a ride with wind patterns and travel across municipal, state, or even national lines, something known as transboundary pollution. If your curious as to where the smog hovering above Read More...
This beautiful floating home is net-zero and cleans the water around it
Having a home that doesn’t negatively affect the environment is one thing, but this couple has raised the stakes. They have created a floating home docked on Washington’s Lake Union that’s net-zero and improves water quality and biodiversity. The home boasts a bevy of eco-friendly Read More...
Study: Drinking small amounts of alcohol daily helps clear brain waste
While excessive alcohol consumption is never good for your health, a new study found that a couple of alcoholic drinks per day can actually reduce brain inflammation. The researchers also found that “low” alcohol consumption can increase the function of the glymphatic system, which is Read More...
Why novels are the best business books you can read
Business-minded books may help you get an edge on the competition, but novels can be even more effective. Of course, not every novel offers the same chance to boost your emotional intelligence, but the ones that emphasise characters’ relationships certainly can. Novels with strong character Read More...
The building materials of the future are old buildings
Every year, more than 530 million tons of construction and demolition waste like timber, concrete, and asphalt end up in landfills in the U.S.–about double the amount of waste picked up by garbage trucks every year from homes, businesses, and institutions. But what if all of the material used in Read More...
How grape compounds can help to treat depression
A new study unravels the mechanism by which compounds found in grapes improve resilience to stress in mice and attenuate the brain changes linked with Read More...
California on path to meet goal of 1.5 million electric cars, but charging stations lag behind
Buoyed by an exceptional sales year in 2017, the state’s electric vehicle market will continue to grow this year and will reach 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles by 2025, an earlier target set by Gov. Jerry Read More...