A photographer caught a rare glimpse of a “golden” zebra in Tanzania
People who make the journey through Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park are already very fortunate if they spot a pack of zebras from nearby. That's’ why photographer Sergio Pitamitz couldn’t believe his luck when he came across one of the rarest creatures in the animal kingdom: a “golden” Read More...
How to travel the world without destroying it
We all love to travel, to visit the various corners of the world that play host to Earth’s greatest wonders. In 2016 alone, over a billion people took a tourist trip abroad—more than double the number of just 20 years ago. And while it only makes sense that people want to leave their hometowns Read More...
What’s the deal with anti-pollution skincare products?
As more and more people become concerned with the effects of air pollution on the body, a wave of new skincare products have emerged that promise to combat harmful particles associated with air pollution. These products work by cleansing the skin from nanoparticles that are absorbed from the air or Read More...
Make your household more eco-friendly with these new products from Kleen Kanteen
Should you be on the lookout for ways to make your household more sustainable, you should add some Klean Kanteen products to your kitchen essentials. The company, which introduced the first stainless steel, BPA-free reusable water bottle in 2004, is known to produce some of the highest quality Read More...
Can New York City's congestion pricing plan alleviate traffic?
Talk to any New Yorker and they will tell you how bad traffic is in the city. Recently, policymakers decided to address the problem by introducing a bill that would charge vehicles over $10 to drive in the busiest parts of Manhattan. But to ensure that their congestion pricing plan is effective, Read More...
A Dutch inventor has created a ‘cow toilet’ to reduce emissions from urine
By now you’ve probably heard about cow farts and the massive amounts of methane they squeeze into the atmosphere, but did you know cow urine also contributes to greenhouse gas emissions? As it turns out, urine can produce large amounts of nitrous oxide after spilling onto the ground, soaking into Read More...
This waterproof jacket doubles as a sleeping bag for the homeless
Five years ago, Dutch designer Bas Timmer heard tragic news: A friend’s father, who had become homeless, had died of hypothermia one night while sitting outside a shelter waiting for it to open. Timmer, a recent fashion school graduate, had been working on winter clothing for his new brand and Read More...
A battery-swapping scheme is electrifying rickshaws in India
In India, where fewer than four million cars are sold annually, auto rickshaws (called tuk-tuks in other Asian countries) are one of the dominant modes of transportation. As India attempts to clean up the country’s troublesome air pollution, some manufacturers are now, for the first time, Read More...
Burger King is now offering Whoppers made from meatless patties
There used to be a great stigma surrounding plant-based burgers, but now it seems those days are long gone after fast food giant Burger King announced plans to offer vegetarian Whoppers made using meatless patties from Impossible Foods. At 59 locations in and around St. Louis, customers will be Read More...
These scientists are using seaweed extract to make human-like tissue
Throughout history, cultures around the globe have enjoyed the nutritional and medical merits of seaweed. In more modern times, these macroalgal plants’ diverse ecological properties have captured scientists’ attention. What makes seaweed so special is that it has special fibers made of Read More...