What the city of Utrecht did to become a paradise for cyclists
When you think of the world’s most bike-friendly cities, Amsterdam and Copenhagen probably come to mind first. But another contender has edged into the top tier: Utrecht, the fourth-largest and fastest-growing city in the Netherlands, where average daily bike trips number 125,000. A new short Read More...
This classic American muscle car produces no sound and no emissions
At the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, an iconic Ford Mustang was on display for all to see. The shiny black car looked just like any ‘American muscle’ car that growls loudly and consumes gasoline like water, but look a little closer and you notice the words ‘Charge EV prototype’ Read More...
An Israeli startup created a ‘toy gun’ that treats wounds with nanofiber ‘skin’
What if treating burn wounds and surgical injuries was as simple as operating a water gun? Well, that might soon be the reality after an Israeli startup company invented a mechanical contraption shaped like a children’s toy that squirts a polymer material that mimics skin onto the burn or wound Read More...
Food giant Nestle unveils bio-degradable wrapper for its newest snack bar
After numerous criticism from environmental activists, food and beverage giant Nestle is finally proving its commitment to tackle the plastic menace caused by its single-use plastics. The company has recently unveiled an eco-friendly wrapper for its newest snack bar range, that it claims will Read More...
Anchoring: the meditation tool that can help you build confidence
Confidence is a positive state of mind centered around your power or ability to be the person you want to be, to do the things you want to do, and to have what you want to have in your life. And although it seems that confidence is something you’re either born with or you aren’t, it’s Read More...
Novel technologies could increase UK’s recycling rates tenfold
When we throw something in the recycling bin, we like to think that plastic waste will be reincarnated into something else. Sadly enough, the reality is that most of the plastic being produced today is non-recyclable and winds up in the landfill. To deal with all that non-recyclable plastic, a host Read More...
Green energy among top most attractive investment opportunities for US firms
While it seems that the green energy transition in the US could take ages with the current political climate in the country, American businesses are increasingly turning to a low-carbon portfolio when it comes to investments. The fact was revealed in a recent survey of the nation’s leading Read More...
Planting more trees could dramatically help in fight against climate change
In order to achieve stabilization of global temperatures as called for by the international climate goals, we need to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. And while turning away from fossil fuels to clean energy sources is an essential step, a recent study suggests that the best Read More...
The National Trust of Great Britain has pulled its funds from fossil fuels
As Europe’s largest conservation group, The National Trust of the UK is a powerful organization with loads of wealth. The organization holds up to £1 billion ($1.3 billion) in assets, with a large chunk dedicated towards fossil fuel companies including BP, Shell, and Total. In the past, the Read More...
Grow algae in a beautiful way within your home with this micro-farm
There are a bunch of reasons why algae is amazing. First of all, algae is one of the most efficient carbon dioxide scrubbers in the air, “with 10 times greater CO2 fixation than terrestrial plants.” On top of that, adding algae to your diet can contribute to a rich, well-balanced nutritional Read More...