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What a city would look like if it was designed for only bikes (no cars allowed!)
Coasting down from your apartment on your personal bike ramp will be so fun. The more that bike lanes multiply in cities, from New York to São Paulo, the more people ride. Over the last decade, bike commuting in the U.S. has grown 62%. But it's still a tiny fraction of overall Read More...
Connecting the community and environment through public art
When something draws your eye and makes you cross the street to take a closer look, or connects you in conversation with the random person next to you, that feeling is art. Art is more than just an aesthetic creation — it’s passion, movement and the beautiful thing that happens when we Read More...
What companies can learn from social scalers
Social entrepreneurs show that big results can come from small initiatives. Social scalers are companies that focus on market-based solutions that do not consume the scarce resources of donors and government agencies. Their goal: transform social problems into business opportunities on a national Read More...
Research on Plant Microbes May Help with Global Food Security
A recent news article discusses the impact of plant/soil microbiome research on agriculture, specifically helping feed a projected 9 million people in 2050. Novozymes and other corporations are working with researchers and farmers to make microbial products that help promote and optimize plant Read More...
Volkswagen is going electric to overcome diesel scandal
Analysts believe Volkswagen’s diesel emissions scandal will speed up the transition to electric cars. Volkswagen is betting on that too. That’s why the German automaker is making a quick U-turn from diesel and going full throttle to further develop its own hybrid and electric cars to save its Read More...
Ethiopia aims for economic growth while becoming climate neutral
It's often said that going carbon neutral is only an option for countries that are rich enough to afford it. Well, Ethiopia seems to show it's an option for one of the poorest nations too. Unlike many of its sub-Saharan neighbors, which have embraced economic growth at the expense of environmental Read More...
Filtered sunlight could save thousands of newborns living with jaundice
Sunlight gives life to all, and now it’s being used to save lives. Researchers have developed a low-cost, solar-powered cure for jaundice that could save thousands of newborns in impoverished countries. Whereas traditional treatments for jaundice use incubators under UV lights, this new option Read More...
Meet the new climate panel chief, who promises to focus on solutions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the most authoritative gathering of climate scientists, setting the agenda for policy makers. Last week, South Korean economist Hoesung Lee was elected as the new chairman. In an interview with Nature he says: "I would like to be remembered as Read More...
What stepping out of your comfort zone can do for you
Regularly seeking fresh experiences can make you more creative and emotionally resilient than remaining stuck in routine. However, stepping out of your comfort zone is easier said than done. After all, leaving the comfort zone can be, well, uncomfortable. To help you get started, here are some Read More...
The quest for greener weed
The cash crop is hogging more and more water and energy as U.S. production grows. So some pot industry insiders are taking early steps to make it more sustainable. Growing weed isn't usually very green. In rural California, where marijuana is the top cash crop, it uses massive amounts of water Read More...