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Aruba commits to 100% renewable energy
While many nations are taking steps toward energy independence, Aruba is diving in. In 2012, the small island nation pledged to transition to 100 percent renewable energy within eight years. Justin Locke is director of the island energy program at the Carbon War Room, an international nonprofit. He Read More...
Is Bitcoin the answer to Zimbabwe's currency woes? Some economists think so
Tendai Biti sits in his office in a leafy Harare suburb, contemplating another collapse of the Zimbabwean economy. Thanks to a chronic shortage of United States dollars, the country is running out of cash. There are long queues outside every bank, with some customers forced to wait overnight for a Read More...
Working less improves productivity and wellbeing
Americans work 137 more hours per year than Japanese workers, 260 more hours per year than British workers, and 499 more hours per year than French workers. But they are not more productive. Yes, there’s compelling evidence that slowing down and actually "doing nothing" can improve productivity Read More...
Smart windows save energy and promote productivity
Windows play a key role when it comes to saving energy. The principle loss of energy in buildings is through windows: A pane of glass can lose or gain up to 10 times the amount of heat than a same sized wall space. Smart windows are changing that. On sunny days, they automatically tint to block Read More...
Research shows probiotics help thinking and memory for people with Alzheimer’s
Eating yogurt and taking probiotic supplements helps improve the thinking and memory for people with Alzheimer’s disease, research has found. In a clinical trial involving 52 people, those who drank a daily dose of lactobacillus and bifidobacterium bacteria for 12 weeks showed improvements on Read More...
Message to the new president: Free trade and immigration stimulate the economy
With the arrival of president Trump, protectionism seems to be on a winning course. Trump has vowed to restrict the movement of people and goods into the United States, discarding trade agreements, raising tariffs, curtailing immigration, and constructing walls around the country. It’s urgent to Read More...
Science: Lifting weights twice a week keeps your brain young
This is an interesting correlation: Bigger muscles lead to a bigger, healthier and younger brain. The research was focused on preventing cognitive decline and the development of dementia in older adults. It followed 100 people aged 55 to 86 as they pursued a specific fitness regime, measuring the Read More...
With Trump, a renewed call to radical feminist men
About 8 p.m. on Election Day, I got an email from my editor in Australia letting me know the press had received the first copies of my new book, The End of Patriarchy: Radical Feminism for Men. “Books look good! Not so sure about election,” she wrote, reflecting the interest Read More...
7 international permaculture retreats for relaxing and learning
Perhaps a tropical breeze through a morning yoga session is more your speed. Located in the western highlands of Guatemala, the Yoga Forest in San Marcos la Laguna boasts beautiful views of Lake Atitlán and three surrounding volcanoes. Vegetarian meals sourced from the site’s Read More...
Renewables are outpacing coal in India
But there are still challenges to overcome around financing. But there are still challenges to overcome around financing. bnef coal financing india net metering private equity solar lanterns venture capital Elon Musk Unveiled a Solar Roof and Didn’t Address Any Pressing Questions Dow Chemical Read More...