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A basic income experiment is on the verge of starting in Switzerland
Rebecca Panian The Swiss village of Rheingau is being targeted for a basic income experiment. The idea is being promoted and produced by the Dorf Testet Zukunft organization (Village of the Future Read More...
How do you move a bookstore? With a human chain, book by book
When October Books, a small radical bookshop in Southampton, England, was moving to a new location down the street, it faced a problem. How could it move its entire stock to the new spot, without spending a lot of money or closing down for long? The shop came up with a clever solution: They put out Read More...
This beauty brand wants to cure the industry’s packaging addiction
The $445 billion beauty industry is blowing up, with new products flooding the market every day. To stand out on Sephora or Walgreen aisles, brands have resorted to more and more dramatic Read More...
The freelance economy is booming in African countries
Modern technology is allowing African countries to embrace a rising wave of informal employment in the shape of short-term, freelance work. Digital platforms are making it easier and more efficient for working people across Africa to engage in flexible jobs like ride-share services, e-commerce Read More...
New material could make concentrated solar farms 20 percent more efficient
The concentrated solar power industry may soon welcome a new material it can use to allow greater efficiency and affordability when it comes to harnessing the sun’s energy. The composite falls under a category of materials called “cermets”, known for their capacity to withstand high Read More...
This uncommon type of milk has incredible health benefits
A recent study unveiled the striking therapeutic effects of a type of milk not commonly found in the dairy aisle. It may come as a surprise to you, but camel milk can help boost up the immune system, strengthen your gut, and make your skin glow. While camel milk isn’t a common milk product in the Read More...
Diesel scandal settlement: Volkswagen builds EV charging network in US
Volkswagen will build a nationwide network of charging points for EVs as a part of their diesel emissions lawsuit settlement. Although punishment rather than goodwill is the company’s reason for doing this, VW will invest $2 billion over the next ten years to develop a web of fast chargers Read More...
Going through bad times? These secrets will help you build resiliency
Setbacks can either make or break you. It’s how you respond in the face of adversity that will determine how you will move forward and continue to get things done. If you struggle to stay positive in the worst circumstances, take a look here to see what you can do to help cope with the bad Read More...
1.8 million clean energy workers employed in top 50 American metro areas
According to a report from E2, 1.8 million American clean energy jobs are located in the top 50 metro areas. They represent 58% of America’s total 3.2 million clean energy jobs. Every one of the top 50 metro areas employs over 10,000 clean energy workers. Michael Timberlake, the Communications Read More...
Uber's clean air program for London targets 100 percent electric cars by 2025
Uber is taking on air pollution in London with an unconventional solution for a private company that would see all vehicles used in the app go electric by 2025. Uber is adding a ‘clean air fee’ to all routes in London that will be used to support Uber drivers across London to upgrade to an Read More...