Water conservation in California has saved energy, cut greenhouse gas emissions, study finds
As debate continues in San Diego County and around the state over how aggressively to conserve water amid a historic drought, a new study finds that reductions in urban water use have saved significant amounts of electricity and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis, published by UC Davis, Read More...
New documentary showcases the promise of solar energy
What do an unemployed American worker, a Tea Party activist and a Chinese entrepreneur have in common? They’re all part of a new documentary film highlighting the growth of solar energy around the world. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shalini Kantayya and featuring stories from the U.S. Read More...
Technology can help shut down illegal logging, protect income of local people
Illegal logging is a widespread problem in places like Indonesia, Brazil, Central America, and Central Africa where it affects the income and livelihood of the local population. New technology can help curb the illegal wood economy, however, by offering new forms of traceability. One solution comes Read More...
Report: More than 1 million electric cars hit the road in 2015
The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that 1.26 million electric cars hit the world's roads in 2015. This chart shows how rapidly electric cars are entering societies. However, there’s still a long way to go. Worldwide there are more than 1 billion gas- and diesel-powered cars on the Read More...
Global standard to measure food waste aims to put more on plates
A new global standard for measuring food loss and waste will help countries and companies step up efforts to store, transport and consume food more efficiently. Around one-third of all food, by weight, is spoiled or thrown away worldwide costing, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has Read More...
Interface launches campaign to eliminate any negative impact of carpet manufacturing
Led by its visionary founder, Ray Anderson, carpet manufacturer Interface has been an early leader of sustainable business. The company is now launching a new bold campaign to “eliminate any negative impact Interface has on the environment by 2020”. That means: zero waste, zero greenhouse gas Read More...
Why your new favorite backyard burger may soon be plant-based
For the roster of companies producing plant-based meat alternatives, the burger is the end-all-be-all. And one company thinks they’ve got the burger that will push the meat-eating industry as we know it to the tipping point. Beyond Meat, a company based in El Segundo, just unveiled a Read More...
Delhi aims to generate 1,000 MW solar power in five years
The Delhi government on Monday approved the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, aimed at generating 1,000 MW solar power in the next five years. “The policy recommends installation of 1GW (1,000 mega watts) solar power capacity in Delhi by the year 2020. It is also proposed to double it to 2GW during the Read More...
US and India set to join UN climate deal and agree on renewables
It would firmly put the Paris deal on the road to becoming a reality. When he meets with US President Barack Obama on Tuesday, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is likely to announce that his country will ratify the 2015 Paris agreement to limit global warming. Obama has already said he Read More...
Could a text message improve the lives of 1million farmers worldwide?
If you were self-employed and had a problem at work, what would you do? In the Western world, where almost everyone has access to the internet, you would probably Google your dilemma. Or if you need to get in touch with an expert or one of your peers, you would simply look their details up Read More...