Minimize the microfibers your clothing sheds with short, cool laundry cycles
One of the best ways to stop microfibers (including plastic) from going down the drain when you do the laundry is by tossing a Cora Ball into your washing machine, which collects our microfibers into fuzz we can see, so we can dispose of them right away. With that said, there’s another way to Read More...
This startup is restoring charred forests using tree-planting drones
Forest fires can occur naturally, cleaning away excess undergrowth and making way for new trees to take root. But circumstances like climate change and forest monocultures are exacerbating the problem. And while "acres burned" makes headlines, "acres replanted" struggles to keep up. The arduous Read More...
EU will dedicate 1 trillion euros to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050
As the signs of a changing climate become even more difficult to ignore, calls for leaders to act echo around the globe. It appears that in Europe these calls have resonated the loudest, as the European Commission unveiled this week an ambitious €1 trillion investment plan to put the continent Read More...
These parasite sniffing dogs are saving Florida orange groves
Florida’s iconic citrus groves have been a symbol of the state for generations. That's why it's extra sour that the future of the crop is in danger due to an agricultural parasite. Fortunately, canine helpers may be able to save the day. Huanglongbing, or HLB, is a bacterium that prevents Read More...
New study finds reconnecting with nature can trigger ‘greener’ behavior
Yesterday we published a story about a new study that found that people’s climate change beliefs change for the better when they witness their neighbor’s installing solar panels. Today, we present you with a similar type of study coming out of England, which looked at the link between exposure Read More...
Meet Ellen, the Danish commuter ship that runs on electric power
Ferries still play an integral role in many people’s daily commutes. In cities like Seattle, San Francisco, and New York, ferries are iconic additions to local waterways. In the city of Fynshav in southern Denmark, one of the ferries which departs across the Baltic Sea is a little different: it's Read More...
New research shows gut health could be critical for treating Parkinson’s
Last week we shared a story about the importance of maintaining microbiome health. Well, it turns out gut health may be even more critical than we previously knew and could even help prevent the progression of Parkinson’s disease. According to research published in the Cell Reports journal, Read More...
Novel AI device tests blood sugar levels in diabetics without the painful needle
Tracking sugar levels in the blood is crucial for monitoring diabetic patients, but current methods to measure glucose require needles and repeated finger-pricks throughout the day. Now patients may no longer need to use such unpleasant tests. Instead, they can rely on off-the-shelf noninvasive Read More...
Daily life is full of easy exercise opportunities. Here are 10 of them
Fitting exercise into a busy routine can be difficult, but what people don’t always realize is that there are simple exercise opportunities all around us in our daily lives. Without further ado, here are 10 easy ways to get more exercise without going to the gym. Always take the stairs: Minimal Read More...
Flowers are already sprouting amongst the ashes in Australia
Needless to say, the Australian wildfires have been painful to observe. More than 6.3 million hectares (63,000 sq km or 15.6 million acres) have been burned so far. To get a perspective of just how much that is, know that one hectare is roughly the size of a sports field. Although the wildfires Read More...