Coal power made up less than 1% of the UK's electricity system last quarter
We know that coal power has had a long descent in the UK since it became the country’s main source of energy during the Industrial Revolution, but to see just how far it has fallen is pretty astounding. According to new government data, energy produced by the UK’s most polluting power plants Read More...
How to stop pollution from ruining the air quality inside your car
Did you know our car vents don’t fully protect us from the gaseous emissions in our surroundings? This evidently becomes an issue if you are sitting in traffic during rush-hour, as breathing in these pollutants for an extended period of time can inflict damage on our lungs and heart. If Read More...
This device extracts water out of dry air
Scientists have unveiled a device that can literally turn thin air into water. Yes, we’ve written about such devices before, but this one is showing more promise than any before it. In fact, the device can pull more than five cups of water from low humidity air per day per 2.2 pounds of Read More...
Seoul’s seniors are fighting loneliness and isolation at the disco club
South Korea’s population is currently aging faster than any other developed nation in the world. According to a 2016 census, roughly 14 percent of the country’s population was made up of citizens over the age of 65, amounting to 6.8 million people. And, as there’s increasing evidence about Read More...
Doctors are prescribing houseplants as treatment for depression and anxiety
It is no secret that houseplants have all kinds of benefits to offer their owners. Beyond their cheerful demeanor, they provide many helpful assists, like increasing oxygen levels, helping stave off illness, cleaning the air, boosting healing, nudging creativity, and relieving stress – among Read More...