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Renewables overtake coal in the UK, wind and solar power capacity surge
There's something big happening in the UK. Al Gore and several business leaders grilled the country this week for cutting subsidies to solar and wind energy, but new government statistics show that Britain is already changing the way it produces electricity. For the first time in history, Read More...
Sales in butter and whole milk up, consumers embracing full-fat foods
It's a fact that cows don’t produce skim milk. In order to produce skim milk, you need to take the fat out of it. For years, health authorities urged people to cut back on foods high in saturated fat, like whole milk, butter and meat, and many of them did. But now, times are changing. A new Read More...
Richard Branson—who owns 3 airlines—calls for a carbon tax
He owns three airlines, but he's still in favour of a carbon tax. Entrepreneur Richard Branson yesterday called for an end to subsidies for dirty fuels and oil drilling in the Arctic, and for a cap on coal and a carbon tax, saying that he is prepared to shoulder the short-term cost. In a meeting Read More...
No more flat tires? German researchers discover rubber that can heal itself
Compared to what Richard Branson is talking about this issue might seem less pressing, but still: a world without flat tires would be nice as well. Thanks to researchers in Germany, it could become reality. They discovered a way to manufacture rubber that can “heal itself” after being cut or Read More...
4 things you can do before you get out of bed to get your day on the right track
You’re in a beautiful state of sleep, dreaming when in the distance loud cries of an alarm clock beckon you to wake. Eyes open but still tired, it’s this moment of grogginess that can be crucial in determining how you feel for the rest of the day. Here are a few recommendations that can Read More...
Uber to become accessible inside hundreds of apps in China
Uber today announced it will enable a wide range of apps in China to embed the ability to grab an Uber ride. This could make Uber ubiquitous in China as apps for maps, travel, local listings, or pretty much anything else could put in an Uber button for their users. Uber is doing this by making its Read More...
Can entrepreneurship in Africa make clean water more accessible?
A father-and-son team from Colorado Springs are providing entrepreneurs in East Africa with equipment to filtrate, bottle and sell water along with the opportunity to grow their own business from the ground Read More...
Global goals 2030: Using data to achieve worldwide sustainability
Today is not just another Friday. It’s a remarkable day that will go down in history in every corner of the world. It’s the day that 193 world leaders are gathering at the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Summit 2015 to adopt 17 highly ambitious Sustainable Development Read More...
How to become a better writer...with neuroscience!
Writing often takes a lot of time and practice to master, but according to a new book by Yellowlees Douglas, an associate professor of management communication at the University of Florida, there are a few neuroscience-backed tips anyone can use to become a better wordsmith. Douglas wrote the book Read More...
How carbon capture technology is turning CO2 into cash
Today there are over 50,000 active coal plants in the world, and by 2030 fossil fuels will still account for 85% of the global energy market. Fossil fuel-based power plants are no more than 50% efficient; half the power is delivered as a service to consumers and the other half is released into the Read More...