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India’s rooftop solar power capacity tops 1 gigawatt
India’s rooftop solar power sector has reached a major milestone in its very ambitious target. According to Bridge To India, a consultancy group, India’s rooftop solar power capacity has topped 1 GW. Rooftop solar power in the country now stands at 1,020 MW with 513 MW capacity added Read More...
The European country which wants to run on 100 per cent renewable energy
The director of one of Spain's top power companies has predicted the country will eventually become 100 per cent relaint on renewable energy. Acciona boss Miguel Ezpeleta said there is currently enough wind energy being generated to power 29m Spanish homes every day. He told Read More...
The science of yoga
More than 11 million Americans currently practice yoga, according to the American Council on Exercise. Back in 2010, a comparative analysis study from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Nursing concluded that yoga may be as effective as, or even better than, exercise when it comes Read More...
Bitcoin has hit a three-month high
Bitcoin rose to an almost three-month high amid a surge in volume as the yuan extended a six-year low, bolstering Chinese demand for alternative assets. The cryptocurrency jumped as much as 4 percent from Friday to $655.50, the highest since July 29, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Read More...
This company brings renewable power to the people of Haiti with microgrids
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with more than 75 percent of the population living off the grid. That could soon change thanks to a company called Sigora International, which recently created a brand new grid that powers a town of 5,000 in Haiti with renewable energy. The Read More...
These classic cars are both beautiful and eco-friendly
For all you classic car-lovers who also care for the environment, you’re going to love these special vintage cars. On the outside, they look like the beautiful petrol-guzzling cars that use to rule the roadways decades ago, but on the inside, they have electric engines that require no fossil Read More...
The next big renewable energy source could be right under our feet
Researchers have found a way to convert footsteps into usable energy by chemically treating wood pulp--that's already part of most flooring--to create electrical charges. Nanofibers are embedded within flooring, and they’re able to produce electricity. Put these floor panels in busy areas, and Read More...
Mindfulness is bringing relaxation and focus to children in the classroom
This is not just a very cute picture. This is perhaps the most important innovation happening in education at the moment. Mindfulness and meditation are becoming more and more common in schools. In fact, there are more than 4,000 teachers qualified to teach mindfulness in the U.K alone, and that Read More...
Bathe in sound, and feel all the benefits of mindfulness
Introducing to you the sound bath, a form of mediation that immerses participants in soothing sonic resonance emitted by instruments such as crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, and gongs. It’s said to be a shortcut to reaching the deeply relaxed state that comes with mindfulness, a practice that Read More...
Scotland paving renewable energy path in a big way
Scotland isn't known for having the most pleasant weather. But its persistent winds make the country a great place for renewable energy. Over the past few years, officials have overseen the construction of numerous wind turbines, in hopes of turning Scotland's weather into a useful resource. Read More...