Rubbish idea? Monthly bin rounds begin in U.K.
Controversial monthly bin collections are being rolled out across a Welsh county on Monday - the first area in Wales and England to make the move. Waste destined for landfill will now only be collected once a month in Conwy county following a Read More...
How impact investors can better serve communities: ask them what they need
Amid the decline of the coal economy in West Virginia, the city of Williamson has not fared well. Nestled in the heart of coal country in Mingo County, Williamson has lost more than 2,000 jobs–25 percent of its workforce–in the last four Read More...
Calls to speed up climate change action
A lack of action in key areas of climate policy is being masked by good progress in decarbonising the power sector. Those are the findings of a report sent to Scottish Read More...
Blockchain after bitcoin
The world is changing at a breathtaking pace. Blink once, and you will have missed yet another disruption, another tech-driven Read More...
Walmart is deploying the blockchain to stop bacterial outbreaks for its produce
To protect against the possibility of bacterial outbreaks for its leafy greens, Walmart is making use of a blockchain system to track the shipments of their produce. That way, Walmart can trace the vegetables’ path from the farm to the store in order to find the source of any potential outbreak Read More...
This popular supermarket chain is replacing plastic bags with compostable ones
Co-op, a popular supermarket chain in the UK, has announced plans to replace old single-use plastic bags with compostable shopping bags. The company estimates the new bags will save around 60 million plastic flags from ending up in landfills. The compostable shopping bags, which also double as Read More...
These two people suffering from paralysis can walk again following study
With help from a spinal implant, two people who were formally paralyzed can now independently walk again. After participating in a long study at the University of Louisville, the two have regained the ability to move their legs and hold their torsos upright, although they still cannot move without Read More...
Wild tiger populations are making a dramatic comeback in Nepal
As a part of the World Wildlife Fund’s efforts to double tiger populations by 2022, the next Chinese year of the tiger, governments of 13 countries are rallying around the animals. According to the latest reports, Nepal will be the first country to meet their target—four years ahead of Read More...
Money can’t buy happiness, but who says money can’t help you earn happiness?
While money can’t buy you happiness, in the strict sense of the word, having money to spend may help you earn happiness. Confused? Just have a look here at what the research Read More...
How recycled water could revolutionize sustainable development
By 2025, absolute water scarcity will be a daily reality for an estimated 1.8 billion Read More...