Glencore was one of the coal mining giants that were set to benefit greatly from President Trump’s generous laws favoring coal. But instead of grabbing the opportunity with both hands and pushing coal energy forward, Glencore has put a cap on its coal production and announced it … [Read more...] about This coal giant is switching to climate-friendly assets—despite Trump
Archives for February 2019
Energy storage through big batteries may be closer than you think
You might only think about energy storage when your laptop or cellphone is running out of juice, but utilities can plug bigger versions into the electric grid. And thanks to rapidly declining lithium-ion battery prices, using energy storage to stretch electricity generation … [Read more...] about Energy storage through big batteries may be closer than you think
Start-up transforms consumer trash into beautifully designed furniture
Sustainability and aesthetics are two things that don’t usually go hand in hand. That’s not the case for Pentatonic – a start-up that uses innovative thinking to invent new materials using the world’s most abundant and dangerous resource – human trash – without compromising an … [Read more...] about Start-up transforms consumer trash into beautifully designed furniture
Spending just 20 minutes in a park will improve your emotional well-being
It’s no mystery that exposure to nature has some amazing benefits to our general well-being like reducing stress or increasing our energy levels. But the question that naturally arises is how much time do we actually need to be able to reap those benefits. A new study might have … [Read more...] about Spending just 20 minutes in a park will improve your emotional well-being
Charcoal-coated seeds could help reverse deforestation in Kenya
Deforestation is an immense problem for the Kenyan people. Each year, a staggering 120,000 acres of forests are lost due to illegal logging and urbanization. That also leads to a serious water shortage in the country because trees collect, filter, and release rain into streams … [Read more...] about Charcoal-coated seeds could help reverse deforestation in Kenya