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Subsidies for biofuel from palm oil have been banned in the EU
Palm oil and other biofuels from agricultural crops were initially heralded as the main tool by which the EU could decarbonize road transport and were given generous subsidies over a decade ago. Now we look at palm oil very differently as increasing evidence shows that biofuels from agricultural Read More...
Everything you need to know about the upcoming spring equinox
On Wednesday, March 20, both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will experience an equal amount of daylight. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring, with daylight hours continuing to lengthen until the summer solstice in June. For those south of the Read More...
Trade schools in America are losing the stigma and attracting more students
There’s an immense amount of social pressure on graduating high school students to enroll in expensive four-year universities, which creates a glut of people all applying to the same white-collar jobs. No wonder university graduates are struggling to find jobs. Meanwhile, graduates of trade Read More...
The drought in California is officially over
Hurrah! Hurrah! For the first time since 2011, the entire state of California is free of drought. Californians can thank all that record-breaking rain they’ve been getting, which has helped add water to the soil and build up the state’s snowpack. In the south and north, some dryness persists. Read More...
Portuguese designers are manufacturing furniture using sustainable cork
Most of the thin thread that is used to manufacture furniture, lighting, textiles, and other accessories are made out of plastic. Fortunately, a sustainable alternative has just arrived. At the Stockholm Furniture Fair, a Portuguese studio won the rising star award for its innovative method of Read More...
Panda Express is finally introducing vegan options thanks to petition
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has long been chipping away at Panda Express’ resistance to offering any dishes sans chicken broth or animal-derived seasoning. In fact, supporters of the animal right group contacted Panda Express 234,000 times about adding vegan menu entrees. Read More...
New analysis shows electric cars are the cheapest option in the long run
While average car buyers pay more attention to the sticker price of a new car, fleet owners focus on lifetime costs (maintenance, fuel, and ancillaries). They want to know every penny they’ll be spending over the course of a decade or so to keep their vehicles going. Now that fleet owners in Read More...
Gillette wants to turn your old razors into new products
You may not realize it, but the razors you use to shave with are made of precious metals that are necessary for avoiding rust. The problem is that without any proper way of recycling these metals, people have been tossing them in landfills for as long as razors have been around, which is a disaster Read More...
Costa Rica sets ambitious target to become plastic and carbon-free by 2021
Costa Rica has long been on the forefront when it comes to addressing climate change, but their latest pledge is their boldest yet. By 2021, the central American nation wants to become the first country to be plastic and carbon-free. Costa Rica already launched a national strategy to replace Read More...
UK government to fund scheme that will teach prisoners coding
Criminals who re-offend cost the UK government an estimated £15 billion each year. One of the main reasons why former prisoners return to a life of crime is because of their poor employment opportunities, which is why the British government plans on backing up a project that aims at reducing Read More...