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Small farmers can overcome climate change and feed the world
Like many small-scale farmers, Elizabeth Mpofu from drought-hit Zimbabwe has had to adapt her homestead to cope with a changing climate, which the United Nations says threatens to push millions globally into poverty and hunger. She has found ways of adapting such as collecting and storing rainfall Read More...
Whirlpool's director of sustainability on how everyone can drive change
As policymakers and the private sector begin to take action to address climate change and other environmental issues, the need emerges for every individual to take responsibility to his or her contribution. While changes at home can’t solve the many environmental crises we face today, they Read More...
Europe's offshore wind industry booming as costs fall
On a sunny October morning, our boat passes the run-down relicts of Liverpool’s maritime past and heads down the river Mersey and into the Irish Sea. As we steam offshore, I see in the distance a cluster of tall structures that soon reveal themselves to be towers of a wind turbine array. Read More...
Blockchain platform developed by banks to be open-source
A blockchain platform developed by a group that includes more than 70 of the world's biggest financial institutions is making its code publicly available, in what could become the industry standard for the nascent technology. The Corda platform has been developed by a consortium brought together by Read More...
The next big renewable energy source could be right beneath your feet
Flooring can be made from any number of sustainable materials, making it an eco-friendly option in homes and businesses alike. Now, however, flooring could be even more "green," thanks to an inexpensive, simple method developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison materials engineers that allows them Read More...
The hydrogen plane that represents the future of air travel
A hydrogen-fueled airplane made its maiden flight in Germany this past month, emitting nothing but water vapor as it flew across the sky. The electrical system on board is emission-free, and makes a lot less noise than a conventional fuel engine. The plane itself is rather small, with four seats on Read More...
Why America's false perception on crime is dangerous for the country
America’s public has the facts on crime are all wrong. When polled, 69 percent of U.S voters said they thought crime in their country was higher now than it was two decades ago, which is false. In fact, the FBI states violent crime has nearly halved since 1996 and robbery has dropped 50 percent. Read More...
Seaweed could slow down emissions from cow burps
The world isn’t slowing down when it comes to meat consumption, meaning emissions from the meat industry are only rising. Since people aren’t stopping their habits, scientists may have found a solution for cutting emissions in the form of seaweed. They have found a type of seaweed suitable for Read More...
This nuclear fusion reactor may lead us to unlimited clean energy
In Southern France, thirty-five countries are working together to change the future of energy. At an estimated cost of $20 billion, the world’s first large-scale nuclear fusion reactor is being built to help harness the “ultimate green energy”. Nuclear fusion occurs when atoms’ collide into Read More...
Four ways to feel more positive about yourself
Positive self-views are the best predictor of happiness. These views shape the way we feel and can be the difference between chasing your goals or settling short. Viewing yourself in such a positive light isn’t always so simple, especially when you’re not feeling satisfied with what you are Read More...