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First Nation wins historic victory over mammoth coal export terminal in North America
In a landmark victory for the climate movement, Pacific Northwest communities, and tribal members, the U.S. has denied federal permits for the largest proposed coal export terminal in North America. "This is big—for our climate, for clean air and water, for our future," declared Mary Anne Hitt, Read More...
Hillary Clinton plans to have a 'Climate Map Room' In The White House
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt used to have a Map Room in the White House to manage World War II. If she’s elected president, Hillary Clinton intends to equip the White House with a similar “situation room” just for climate change. Clinton plans to use a technologically sophisticated Read More...
New tool allows investors to easily get their money out of gun stocks
Many Americans are horrified about the ongoing mass shootings in the U.S. They turn to social media to decry the nation’s lax gun regulations and the influence of the National Rifle Association on the political process in Washington. Here’s a simple way to fight the easy access to guns in the Read More...
Germany sets new renewable energy record: It had to pay people to use electricity
Last Sunday was a sunny and windy day in Germany allowing the country to set a new renewable energy generation record. Early afternoon Germany’s solar, wind, hydro and biomass plants were supplying about 55 GW of the 63 GW being consumed, or 87 percent. For several hours power prices went Read More...
Food is the best medicine: Top items of the anti-cancer diet
Food is the best medicine. This ancient truth still needs to find much more acceptance in modern, technology driven, health care systems. There are easy dietary choices that can support health and fight and/or reduce the risk of cancer. Here’s a list of anti-cancer Read More...
Nissan's electric cars in UK trial to sell surplus power
LONDON Nissan is to launch a trial this year to allow electric car owners in Britain to sell electricity back to the National Grid and potentially make money in the process. Major car makers are investing heavily in electric cars and in Europe many countries have incentive schemes to get more Read More...
Three ways for children to try meditation at home
There are many apps, classes and books to guide children in meditation, but it is easy (and free) to start at home. You don’t need props like chimes or incense. The more meditation becomes integrated into daily living, the more successful it will be. Here are some exercises to try. 1. Elevator Read More...
How algae could save plants from themselves
Algae may hold the key to feeding the world's burgeoning population. Don't worry; no one is going to make you eat them. But because they are more efficient than most plants at taking in carbon dioxide from the air, algae could transform agriculture. If their efficiency could be transferred to Read More...
At this free food festival, all the ingredients are food waste
At the Feeding the 5000 food festival in New York City, the first thing people walking by may notice is that all the food is free. It isn't obvious, though, that all the offerings are made from food waste. A torte is made with trimmings and peelings from a food distributor; a "quick pickle salad" Read More...
Swiss council to accept Bitcoin payments
A council in central Switzerland will soon accept the digital currency Bitcoin as payment for some public services. The trial scheme, in the town of Zug, will begin on 1 July and run until the end of the year, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation reports. Residents will be able to make payments of up Read More...