Renewable Energy Defies COVID-19 Downturn To Hit Record Growth in 2020
The IEA report on renewables for 2020 shows that renewable investment and installation is set to break records even during COVID-19.
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Japan is Building Wooden Satellites to Cut Down on Space Junk
Kyoto University and Sumitomo group have developed wooden satellites to be launched into space in 2023 that will reduce space junk.
Man Hasn't Been to the Grocery Store in 8 Months Thanks to Tiny Pandemic Garden Inspired By Grandfather
Alessandro Vitale hasn't had to buy fruit and vegetables at all in the pandemic-he grows his own in a tiny London yard.
France to Become the First Country to Label Electronics With Repairability Tags
The consumers' Right to Repair resolution was passed by the European Parliament on November 25, 2020 with 395 votes in favor.
How This Bouncy Castle Cleans the Air and Gobbles CO2 While You Jump
A bouncy castle that sucks CO2 into chambers of carbon-munching algae was a hit with the kids at COP26.
'Genetic Goldmine' Unearthed in the Desert Could Help Crops Survive Global Warming
Plants in the Atacama Desert- the driest in the world-are helping scientists discover what will make for resilient organisms in our future.
Scientists Perfect Renewable Power from Urine While Cleaning Wastewater in South Korea
A urea fuel cell, designed in S. Korea swaps platinum for cheap nickel and creates renewable electricity from cleaning wastewater
This Wind Turbine Panel Lets You Harness Enough Energy to Power Your Home
The unique optical-illusion generating wind wall, is a cool way to generate renewable electricity for your house.
Solar Microgrids Bring Power to 80,000 in Sierra Leone, Some of Whom Have Gone Without for 60 Years
Little solar power grids are popping up across Sierra Leone, delivering power to 80,000 people, some who've gone without for 60 years.
New Sustainable Makeup Line Produces Cosmetics From Plants Instead of Fossil Fuels
L'Oreal has taken the idea of a green jet fuel to make plant-based cosmetics through the venture capital funded Last make-up line.
750,000-Panel Solar Farm Will Power Colorado Steel Mill, First of its Kind
Making the steel mill of Pueblo, Colorado zero emissions, BP is building a 300-megawatt solar array, cancelling 433,00 tonnes of emissions
This Carbon-Negative Perfume is Made from Captured CO2 - And it Smells Like Figs and Orange Peel
Using artificial photosynthesis to create ethanol from CO2 captured from nearby factories, this company is making a carbon-neutral fragrance.
Guy is Giving Free Food to Anyone in Bali Who Brings Plastic - And He's Recycled 500 Tons in First Year
Plastic Exchange has organized 200 villages to collect over 500 tons of plastic waste in exchange for free rice on the island of Bali.
Towering Over the City, This 'Farmscraper' Will Produce 270 tons of Food from Hydroponics on 51-Stories
A new 51-story 'farmscraper' in China, designed by an Italian architecture firm Carlo Ratti, will have food growing for Schenzen city.
The Quest for Rare Wood is Endangering Forests. Now We Can Just 3D-Print Replicas Made from Wood Waste Instead
3D-printing firm in the US prints mock luxury hardwoods like rosewood to save rare species from extinction.
Sweat Could Power Smart Watches and Activity Trackers in the Future - Researchers Develop New Technology
Tokyo University of Science has produced biofuel cells that run on sweat so you don't need to worry about charging them.
Denmark Is Cleverly Repurposing Old Wind Turbine Blades as Bike Shelters
There are many things you can do with old wind turbine blades rather than throwing them in a landfill: like a make a bike shelter for example.
Spray-on Treatment Could Lengthen Life of Roads While Making Cities Cooler
A treatment that gives asphalt its springiness again also reduces the urban heat island effect while eliminating airborne pollutants.
World's First Totally-Green Tractor Set to Plow Down European Farming Emissions
AUGA Group have produced a biomethane-electric tractor that is net-zero emissions, and set to transform the Euro ag industry.
Company Innovates Microplastics That are Biodegradable or Don't Break Apart At All
As the EU prepares to ban microplastic products, startup Calyxia is looking to offer them biodegradable ones instead.
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