The world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee is going totally cage-free
Arcos Dorados, the world’s largest McDonald’s franchisee and the largest operator of fast-food restaurants in Latin America, said in a statement that it will serve exclusively cage-free eggs by 2025, a shift that will impact the welfare of millions of animals. The new policy, developed Read More...
PepsiCo sets global target for sugar reduction
PepsiCo has set a target for reducing the amount of sugar in its soft drinks around the world as part of a suite of goals aimed at tackling problems ranging from obesity to climate change. The New York-based company will announce on Monday that by 2025 at least two thirds of its drinks will have Read More...
Peak oil demand is getting closer
OPEC’s decision last month to reverse its policy of unfettered production and cut oil output to boost prices may be at odds with the industry’s most important long-term trend: demand for what they produce could start falling within 15 years. If rapid improvements continue in renewable Read More...
Tesla says it hopes to work with Panasonic on solar energy
U.S. electric car maker Tesla says it plans to start working with Japanese electronics company Panasonic Corp. on solar energy. Panasonic had no immediate comment Monday on Tesla's statement on its corporate blog that the companies have signed a non-binding letter of intent to begin collaborating Read More...
Tiny microalgae could lead renewable hydrogen revolution
Despite skepticism from some quarters, it appears the hydrogen economy is beginning to take shape with accelerating speed. In the latest news, a research team at Tel Aviv University developed a way to speed up the rate of algal hydrogen production by about 400 percent. The news is significant Read More...
India's postmen to deliver custom-made weather reports to farmers
Seeing that less than half of India’s total farmland is irrigated, preparing the cropping cycle according to the weather is essential. But if the weather forecasts are inaccurate, it can result in huge losses and low income for farmers. That’s why the government is investing some $60 million on Read More...
It's not all bad: Here are some of the many 'bright spots' that offer climate hope
Amongst all the doom and gloom that surrounds news about climate change, an international group of scientists are providing the world with real examples of initiatives that enhance people’s health and well-being while protecting the environment at the same time. One example of this is happening Read More...
Could this ancient farming method save farmlands effected by climate change?
In the last few decades, the ancient agriculture technique known as dry farming was practiced only by a quirky few traditionalists concerned more about tasty produce than saving water. But now as climate change starts to grip farming lands such as those in California, more farmers and winemakers Read More...
More than 190 countries agree on deal to limit global warming from air conditioners
This past Saturday morning in Rwanda, a landmark deal was agreed upon that will limit emissions of key climate change-causing pollutants found in air conditions. The deal will phase down the use and production of hydrofluorocarbons, known as HFCs, for use in air conditioners. HFCs are thousands of Read More...
This 90-second shower trick will keep you energized all day
Doctors recommend people who have trouble falling asleep to have a hot shower or bath to help them fall asleep. It’s the perfect remedy for a good night’s sleep, but is it smart to be taking only hot showers in the morning? Doesn’t that just make you sleepier when you start the day? The Read More...