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Kellogg’s sets greenhouse gas reduction targets for entire supply chain
In an effort do its part to combat global warming, Kellogg’s has announced a new emissions policy for its entire supply chain. All key suppliers must publicly disclose current emissions as well as reduction targets. The new policy should have a significant impact on greenhouse gases emitted by Read More...
Sun is good for you
We’ve been hearing about the dangers of sun exposure for decades. But a rising number of recent scientific studies show that the sun has a positive effect on our health. So positive, in fact, that some doctors increasingly recommend that we spend more time basking in it. The sun helps convert Read More...
Dust (yes, dust) may solve California’s drought
Dusty air may not sound like anything good. But what if it can help solve the extreme drought that large parts of California are suffering from? Researchers are now suggesting that dust, blown across the Pacific Ocean including tiny bacteria and molecules, could help fight the state’s water Read More...
Bamboo is the new “green steel” in architecture
Mostly known for its use in baskets and furniture, bamboo offers surprising qualities that make it perfect for use in architecture. An architecture firm from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is an international pioneer in constructing buildings with bamboo. Once soaked in mud and smoked, bamboo, which Read More...
Buildings will be able to harvest water
More on smart architecture… Usually, buildings shed the water away when it rains. But many houses—not the least in places in Africa or the Amazon—would benefit if the rainwater would be harvested and stored, so it can be used when needed. That’s what two architects have been working on. Read More...
Healthy fast-food restaurants are thriving
Just years ago, a fast food restaurant would only serve meals that were too fat and drinks that were too sugary. Not anymore. New fast food chains have popped up, serving fresh veggies and healthy snacks. Using local food and sustainably-sourced meat, these restaurants attract a growing group of Read More...
A change of heart changes everything
All you need is love, sang John Lennon. The only challenge: How do you create love? A startlingly simple answer was found in the redwood forests of Boulder Creek, California. Since 1991, the Institute of HeartMath has generated a body of scientific evidence that shows it is possible to create love. Read More...
India cleans waterways to increase food production
80,000 waterways in India aren’t usable because of pollution. That pollution stands in the way of a very necessary increase of food production. That’s why the Indian government has just announced $1 billion in funding to help clean the country’s waterways by 2017. The initiative will clean Read More...
UK posts record high renewable energy production
The United Kingdom posted a record for renewable energy production in the last quarter. UK renewable energy sources, particularly wind and hydropower, produced 18.1n terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy, or 43% more power than the same time period last year. The UK record comes on the heels of reports Read More...
Women and millennial leaders expedite corporate growth
If your business isn’t growing as quickly or dramatically as you’d like it to, perhaps it’s time to reevaluate who should receive the next promotion. A recent study reveals that those we do not stereotypically see in positions of power are actually the ones who should be given those Read More...