UK University Installs Free 'Vending Machines' to Dispense Tiny Short Stories Printed on Eco-Friendly Paper
Rather than passing time by scrolling through their phones, university students can now read minute-long short stories in their free time.
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Ocean Cleanup Makes History by Successfully Collecting First Plastic From Great Pacific Garbage Patch
For the first time in history, activists have cleaned up some of the trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—and they will quickly collect much more.
Drought-Proof 'Cooling Houses' Use Saltwater and Cardboard to Grow Tons of Healthy Produce in the Desert
Just ten square miles of these plantations could produce enough crops and vegetables to feed a country of four million people.
Businessman Uses Nature's Wisdom to Transform Drought-ruined Texas Hills into Lush Landscape
After making his fortune in fast food, this Texas man used his windfall to bring water and life back to an abandoned landscape of scrubland.
Remember the Young Man With a Plan to Rid Oceans of Plastic? His Massive Project to Launch This Summer
At just 18 years old, this Dutch teenager claimed he could tackle the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – and starting this summer, he is going to do just that.
Historic Pacific Cleanup Vessel Has Been Successful With Trials at Sea And Will Soon Hit the Patch
Following the deployment from San Francisco, the Ocean Cleanup is showing success during its final testing before taking on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
In 'Massive Boost' to Climate Goals, Banks Responsible for $47 Trillion in Assets Are Committing to Saving the Earth
More than one-third of the world's banks are committing to the sustainability goals that were set by the Paris Agreement.
We Can Now Help Keep Plastics Out of the Ocean Simply By Ditching the 'Delicate' Washing Machine Cycle
Scientists have uncovered yet another way that we can do our part to help keep oceans clean-all we have to do is ditch the "delicate" wash cycle.
EU Approves Groundbreaking New 'Right to Repair' Laws Requiring Appliances to Be Easier to Fix
The new laws will require common household products to be manufactured with sustainability and repair in mind for the consumer.
Plastic Bag Sales Have Fallen by 90% in England Since They Introduced 5-Pence Charge in 2015
English citizens are using fewer and fewer plastic bags every year thanks to a 5-cent tax that was introduced by the government in October 2015.
Video Takes You On a Tour of Some of the Most Magnificent Libraries in the World
Whether you need to dive into history or plunge into the mysterious nature of aromas and odors—these are the world's most amazing libraries of knowledge.
Obama Explores His Irish Roots on Visit to Ancestral Ireland
President Obama and the first lady are in Ireland today meeting with leaders and visiting famous sites. Perhaps most excited about the trip are the villagers of Moneygall, where Barack Obama's great-great-great-great grandfather hails from. The Guinness brewery even sent a master brewer to the town's pub to ensure that when the President stops by for the traditional pint of Guinness, he gets a properly poured one.
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