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You'll never guess which state is building a renewable energy empire
Nope, try again -- it's not California. Don't feel bad; most people probably thought of the Golden State first, too. But back east, it's New York that's busy, trying to prove it doesn't have to play second fiddle in leading the adoption of renewables. In January, New York's governor, Andrew Read More...
Finally, a Starbucks coffee cup that can be recycled
An estimated 60 billion paper cups in the US end up in landfills every year because they can't be recycled easily. A coffee cup is an environmental nightmare. Most are made from cardboard with a thin layer of plastic tightly attached to the cup. This keeps the drink warm and prevents the cardboard Read More...
The new mayor of Turin wants to create Italy’s first vegetarian city
Meat dishes have been central to the food tradition of Italy for centuries—and they have inspired restaurants all over the world. So it’s remarkable that the new mayor of Turin, at the center of the Piedmont region that is home to many famous meat producers, has pledged to promote vegetarian Read More...
The next electric car has water coming out of its tailpipe
You may be getting used to the electric car—or at least to the news that this car is soon going to transform society. However, the next phase in the car revolution is already under way. Current electric cars are powered by batteries—not exactly the most environmentally-friendly technology. The Read More...
Psychotherapy helps people turn down the din of tinnitus
About three years ago, a high-pitched "eeeeeeeee" sound started ringing in Linda Gray's ears. Sometimes, the ring would suddenly turn into a roar, sending Gray into panic mode. Her heart would speed up. She'd try to find a quiet room. "You're trying to escape it. It's like, 'Turn this off!' " she Read More...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces heavy truck, ride sharing fleet of cars
Elon Musk unveiled his “master plan” for Tesla Motors Inc., delivering a long-term vision that includes making an integrated solar and battery storage system and building a freight truck and a bus. He even has a plan for a ride-sharing business. Musk delivered the long-awaited plan on Read More...
Obama signs Global Food Security Act to end hunger
A bipartisan bill promoting global food security, resilience and nutrition could make hunger history, President Obama announced Wednesday during the White House Summit on Global Development. The Global Food Security Act of 2016, which the president signed Wednesday, determined it is in the U.S. Read More...
Researchers develop novel way of deriving hydrogen from grass using just sunlight and a cheap catalyst
Garden grass could become a source of cheap and clean renewable energy, scientists have claimed. A team of UK researchers, including experts from Cardiff University's Cardiff Catalysis Institute, have shown that significant amounts of hydrogen can be unlocked from fescue grass with the help of Read More...
How can we ensure the benefits of renewables reach those who need them most?
Investment in renewable energy was higher in the world’s poorest countries than the richest ones for the first time in 2015. As well as helping combat climate change, clean energy offers developing countries long-term affordable energy solutions. But, despite successes, one in five people Read More...
6 reasons why Texas is a wind energy leader
In our recent blog post, we told you how climate change is impacting the Lone Star State – with drier air, more intense droughts, longer heatwaves, and heavier downpours. But Texas hasn’t just been on the receiving end of climate change – it’s also become a national leader Read More...