Coastal wastewater treatment plants may be a nasty but necessary way to handle the effluent from our cities, but a new study by Stanford University indicates that they could also double as power plants to make them energy independent and carbon neutral. By mixing freshwater from … [Read more...] about Wastewater plants use a whole lot of energy. This could make them carbon-neutral
Archives for July 2019
India’s tiger population grows by one third in only four years
Nine years ago, India sought to double its tiger population by 2022. But on International Tiger Day, the country announced it met its goal four years earlier than expected. Through assiduous conservation efforts, India is now home to nearly 3,000 tigers, a third more than it … [Read more...] about India’s tiger population grows by one third in only four years
Ethiopians break records by planting more than 350m trees in one single day
Earlier this year, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister officially launched an ambitious initiative aiming at restoring the country’s landscape, which experts say is fast being eroded by deforestation and climate change. The campaign entails planting an astounding 4 billion trees by the … [Read more...] about Ethiopians break records by planting more than 350m trees in one single day
Sony unveils a portable air conditioner that fits right into your pocket
With global temperatures rising at an alarming rate, a personal, portable air conditioner would seem ideal. Well, now Sony has unveiled exactly that. Dubbed the Reon Pocket, Sony's new device doesn't cool you down by blowing processed air like a conventional air conditioner, but … [Read more...] about Sony unveils a portable air conditioner that fits right into your pocket
Scientists are demanding a fifth Geneva Convention to protect nature from war
When we think of war crimes, we typically think of actions like taking hostages, torturing prisoners, or enlisting child soldiers. Now a group of scientists wants to add another item to that list: harming the environment. An open letter signed by 24 prominent scientists from … [Read more...] about Scientists are demanding a fifth Geneva Convention to protect nature from war