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Terrace farming: An ancient indigenous model for food fecurity
Terrace farming as practiced from time immemorial by native peoples in the Andes mountains contributes to food security as a strategy of adaptation in an environment where the geography and other conditions make the production of nutritional foods a complex undertaking. This ancient prehispanic Read More...
High-resolution global wind energy map launched
A free map containing the most detailed publicly available information on global wind energy potential has been launched this week. The Global Wind Atlas now provides wind resource data and statistics at a resolution of one kilometre - a significant step up from the 10 kilometre resolution Read More...
China starts building its largest electric car solar charging complex
Beijing has started construction of the country's largest solar charging station, capable of charging 80 electric cars per day. The official Xinhua agency said (link in Chinese) Beijing has put 15 million yuan (US$2.36 million) toward building the complex, which is expected to be operational by the Read More...
Greenhouse gas emissions in Europe reached the lowest levels on record
The European Union is on track towards overachieving its 2020 target for reducing greenhouse emissions by 20%, according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Emissions in Europe decreased by 23% between 1990 and 2014 and reached the lowest levels on record. Projections Read More...
Afternoon naps are key to boosting learning power
A good nap could be the key to improving learning for students and children, according to new research. A team of scientists from the University of Geneva in Switzerland shows that napping can boost the consolidation of learning that is linked to rewards. Receiving rewards as we learn can help Read More...
Green buildings have higher occupancy rates and more satisfied tenants
A study out of the Canadian University of Guelph displays encouraging signs that ‘green’ buildings are good for business and the environment. The study shows that sustainable and energy efficient buildings have higher rents and occupancy rates as well as more satisfied tenants than conventional Read More...
The benefit of more electronics recycling? 10 billion dollars
We've probably all gone through our share of electronics. It's easy to overlook an important step when buying a new phone or tablet: disposing of the old piece. Recycling our electronics is one of the big challenges today. Some computer hardware companies did already find creative ways to reuse Read More...
How to respond to negative feedback and make it a chance for growth
Even the most confident of people know that criticism is a hard pill to swallow, but it can be extremely valuable. Feedback is a chance for growth, so don’t let it take the wind out of your sails. The key is in the way you handle it. To help you deal with criticism better, here are 5 Read More...
An Israeli cafe is giving discounts to Jews and Arabs who eat together
A restaurant owner in Israel is trying to bring a bit of a peace—one dollop of hummus at a time—to a country where violence between Israelis and Palestinians has surged in recent weeks. “50 percent discount on hummus to a table where Arabs and Jews sit together,” wrote Kobi Read More...
Google’s newest renewable energy investment: Africa’s biggest wind farm
Google has made a reputation for itself in recent years as a major investor in renewable energy. And this morning, the company announced its newest investment: a wind power project in Kenya that, when completed, will be the continent’s biggest wind farm. The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project, Read More...