Wales takes on challenge of delivering 100 percent renewable energy by 2035
Policy experts in Wales have set out a new ambitious energy plan that could put the country on the track of achieving 100 percent electricity from renewable sources by 2035. The transition process is expected to create over 20,000 new jobs and deliver a $10 billion economic boost for the Read More...
Barcelona fines landlords with empty properties to tackle housing crisis
The scarcity of affordable social housing is a major problem for some of the world’s biggest cities. What makes this issue extremely frustrating is that there's a decent number of empty properties in these cities that could help solve the problem. Drawing from this frustration, Barcelona – Read More...
World Bank has pledged $22.5 billion to help Africa prepare for climate change
Africa is the continent most vulnerable to the threats brought on by climate change, which means that, in order to survive, most of its countries need to prepare themselves for the inevitable changes that will occur. In Malawi we're already seeing the consequences that come about when countries Read More...
Subsidies for biofuel from palm oil have been banned in the EU
Palm oil and other biofuels from agricultural crops were initially heralded as the main tool by which the EU could decarbonize road transport and were given generous subsidies over a decade ago. Now we look at palm oil very differently as increasing evidence shows that biofuels from agricultural Read More...
Everything you need to know about the upcoming spring equinox
On Wednesday, March 20, both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will experience an equal amount of daylight. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring, with daylight hours continuing to lengthen until the summer solstice in June. For those south of the Read More...
Trade schools in America are losing the stigma and attracting more students
There’s an immense amount of social pressure on graduating high school students to enroll in expensive four-year universities, which creates a glut of people all applying to the same white-collar jobs. No wonder university graduates are struggling to find jobs. Meanwhile, graduates of trade Read More...
The drought in California is officially over
Hurrah! Hurrah! For the first time since 2011, the entire state of California is free of drought. Californians can thank all that record-breaking rain they’ve been getting, which has helped add water to the soil and build up the state’s snowpack. In the south and north, some dryness persists. Read More...
Portuguese designers are manufacturing furniture using sustainable cork
Most of the thin thread that is used to manufacture furniture, lighting, textiles, and other accessories are made out of plastic. Fortunately, a sustainable alternative has just arrived. At the Stockholm Furniture Fair, a Portuguese studio won the rising star award for its innovative method of Read More...
Panda Express is finally introducing vegan options thanks to petition
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has long been chipping away at Panda Express’ resistance to offering any dishes sans chicken broth or animal-derived seasoning. In fact, supporters of the animal right group contacted Panda Express 234,000 times about adding vegan menu entrees. Read More...
New analysis shows electric cars are the cheapest option in the long run
While average car buyers pay more attention to the sticker price of a new car, fleet owners focus on lifetime costs (maintenance, fuel, and ancillaries). They want to know every penny they’ll be spending over the course of a decade or so to keep their vehicles going. Now that fleet owners in Read More...