Scientists use light to produce eco-friendly plastics and fuels
In a stunning breakthrough for the environment, scientists have figured out a way to convert CO2 into a variety of plastics and fuels, paving the way for low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. The research team managed to successfully develop ‘living Read More...
Why we should start building skyscrapers using wood
There’s almost no source of carbon emissions that is more overlooked than buildings. Beyond the monstrous amount of energy and resources that go into building skyscrapers out of concrete and steel, it also requires a ton of energy to cool and heat those same buildings. Part of the problem with Read More...
The airline industry could be in trouble once self-driving cars go mainstream
Imagine someone who lives in Atlanta and needs to travel to Washington, DC, for business. This is about a 10-hour drive. A flight takes about two hours, assuming no delays. Add to that the drive to the airport, checking in, the security line and waiting at the gate. Upon arrival in D.C., it may Read More...
Radiohead gave money to Extinction Rebellion instead of paying ransom to hacker
The indie-band Radiohead got an unexpected message recently from a hacker who claimed he had stolen 18 hours' worth of unreleased music that the band recorded during the late ‘90s. The hacker demanded the band fork over $150,000, or he would release the music. Instead of bowing to the hacker's Read More...
This store provides embarrassing bags to stop shoppers from using plastic
Grocery store owner David Lee Kwan initially hoped that a fee on single-use bags would discourage his customers from using them. But when the five-cent a bag charge failed to stop people from using plastic, he tried a different approach. So now when customers don’t bring their own bags to the Read More...
Concrete could be made cheaper, stronger, and greener using old glass
Although glass is thought of as being relatively eco-friendly because it's recyclable, the fact is that a lot of it doesn't get recycled – this is particularly true of small fragments, that are too fiddly to sort. Now, however, scientists are suggesting that glass waste could be used to make Read More...
Aldi ranked first among US grocers for its efforts to curtail single-use plastics
The time has come for the big companies to start doing the heavy lifting when it comes to reducing the staggering amount of plastic waste that has made its way virtually everywhere in the world, from the stomachs of whales to the food we eat and the water we drink. And while individual choices Read More...
Striking up a conversation with a stranger may make you happier
Most people spend part of their everyday life surrounded by strangers, whether on their daily commute, sitting in a park or café, or visiting the supermarket. But how many times have you hesitated to interact with these strangers out of the belief that it would make both of you uncomfortable? It Read More...
You have to see these portraits of farm animals that were allowed to grow old
When you see a really old dog, it can make you feel all fuzzy inside. But have you ever seen an elderly farm animal? Chances are you haven’t, which makes sense considering many farm animals don’t get the chance to live for more than a year. Their "purpose" – in the dystopian thing that is Read More...
Renewology could hold the key to solving the plastic crisis
While plastic water bottles are rather simple to recycle, other low-grade plastics such as plastic bags usually wind up in the landfill. That’s because it’s hard to turn low-grade plastics into anything of value. Plus, they often get tangled in the sorting equipment of recycling centers, Read More...