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‘Having fewer children does not save the planet’
According to a new study that identifies the most effective ways people can cut their carbon emissions, the greatest impact individuals can have in fighting climate change is to have one fewer child. That’s a sad conclusion as having children is arguably the most fulfilling dimension a human Read More...
Can geothermal energy from the earth compete with the sun?
A new startup is drastically reducing the cost of installing geothermal systems to provide residential buildings with heating and cooling from the ground. Once installed the systems provide free heating and cooling. But the investment at $80,000 and upwards has been an obstacle for widespread Read More...
Research shows that taking breaks is just as vital as hard work
Many people work too much. Worse, in many places, there’s a culture that radiates that working harder is better and leaving the office early is looked down upon. Not only does this work culture lead to too much stress, but it’s also counterproductive. A lot of research on creativity shows that Read More...
The ‘tree of life’ that brings health and youthfulness
One gram of these leaves contains seven times the vitamin C of oranges, four times the vitamin A of carrots, four times the calcium of milk, three times the potassium of bananas, and two times the protein in a serving of yogurt. However, the chances are that you have never heard of this tree that Read More...
You can drive the 2018 Nissan Leaf with just one pedal
Regenerative braking is one of the most interesting and differentiating features of electric vehicles. While virtually all electric cars on the market have it, the feature is tuned differently for each vehicle. Now Nissan promises one of the most advanced regenerative braking systems for the Read More...
Caltech scientists speed up carbon sequestration process by 500 times
Carbon sequestration, or removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it long-term, could help us fight climate change. It’s a complex chemical reaction, but a team of six scientists led by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) just made a breakthrough in speeding up a slow Read More...
European Investment Bank commits €4.3 billion to renewable energy
The European Investment Bank has this week approved new financing worth a total of €12.4 billion for projects all over the world, including €4.3 billion for new renewable energy and security of energy supply schemes. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s bank, announced on Read More...
How to be mindful while reading
Find a window of time when you can focus on your reading, rather than trying to squeeze it into a busy day or get a few pages in before bedtime. Pick reading that will engage but not deplete you, something that requires a bit of mental energy, but doesn’t end up as another item on your growing Read More...
The coal truth: how a major energy source lost its power in Britain
Once the engine of the Industrial Revolution and employer of nearly 1.2 million people, the fall of old king coal in the UK has been precipitous. Only five years ago, the fuel was generating more than 40% of the UK’s electricity, but new analysis by Imperial College London reveals coal supplied Read More...
Digitalization is helping to deliver clean water to millions in India
Staggering economic growth may have improved the lifestyle for millions in India but there are still millions who struggle for basic amenities like clean water. According to a report by WaterAid, a global advocacy group on water and sanitation, around 63 million Indians don’t have access to clean Read More...