China Achieves Notable Success of Reaching Ultra-Low Emissions in Advance of the 2020 Goal
China reached its ultra-low emission goals from 2015 three years ahead of schedule—and their emissions are apparently even lower than previously estimated.
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Architect Appalled by 'Horrible' Homes Planned for Village Buys Land Herself to Design Attractive Eco-Houses
Rather than let developers build two ugly, expensive, inefficient houses, Fran Bradshaw, a determined architect bought the land to build eco-homes.
Canada is Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags, Straws, and Cutlery Next Year
Canada's federal government in Ottawa is banning single-use plastics–from cutlery to takeout containers–from 2021, and plans to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030.
Mollusks and Algae Could Form the Sustainable Diet of the Future
University of Copenhagen scientists believe mollusks and algae could be part of the sustainable diet of the future.
'Smell-by' Labels Help You Cut Kitchen Waste And Know When Your Food Has Actually Gone Bad
'Smell by' labels invented by the Too Good To Go team could help revolutionize the global issue of food waste.
First Ever 'Green Shopping Aisle' Caters to Environmental Enthusiasts Who Want Home DIY Projects
The UK hardware chain Homebase has created a 'green aisle' at its stores: complete with a grass walkway and eco-friendly paint for sale.
Scientists Create 'Super Enzyme' That Eats Plastic Bottles Six Times Faster than Previous Enzymes
After several other plastic eating enzymes have been discovered, a super enzyme further increases the speed at which it eats plastic.
College Students Invent Device That Curbs Microplastics Emitted From Tires-And They Won a Dyson Award
The Tyre Collective's students have scooped up a James Dyson Award for their invention that collects microplastics from vehicle tires.
Bee Populations Are Increasing in Many States-With Maine Seeing 70% Rise in 2 Years
Many US states are beginning to see very large increases in bee populations and colony numbers, like in Maine which grew bee numbers by 72%.
The Fashion Industry Has a Waste Problem: This Non-Profit With 2,000 Volunteers Is Helping Solve It
Fabscrap, a New York City recycling service, takes fashion industry waste like textile scrap and leftover yardage and reuses or recycles it.
How Transparent Solar Panels and 'Quantum Dots' Could Make Skyscrapers Power Themselves
University of Michigan and companies like UBiQD are creating technology to turn windows in building facades into transparent solar panels.
New Biodegradable Carbon-Negative Straws and Forks Are Made From Greenhouse Gases-and They Dissolve in the Sea
Microbes from the ocean eat methane and create a biodegradable material which Newlight is using to make carbon-negative forks and straws.
Australian Scientists Create Seaweed Supplement for Cows that Reduces Methane Emissions by 80%
Australian scientists have created a dietary feed supplement for cows that eliminates 80% of the methane in their stomachs.
New Zealand Prime Minister Pledges to Reach 100% Renewable Energy Across Nation by 2030
New Zealand's Labour Party is promising that the country will run on 100% renewable energy by 2030 if it gets re-elected this October.
Reductions in Air Pollution in China Saves Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Since 1990
Reductions in airborne particulate pollution in China has resulted in hundreds of thousands of fewer deaths since 1990, says study.
This Game Boy Doesn't Use Batteries - It Runs On Swipes And Solar Energy
Scientists at Northwestern University and Holland's Delft University of Technology have created a green, solar Nintendo Game Boy.
World's Biggest Rooftop Greenhouse in Montreal is as Big as 3 Football Fields - Now Can Feed 2% of the City
In Quebec, the world's largest rooftop hydroponic greenhouse by Lufa Farms can feed nearly 2% of the Montreal population every week.
This Vending Machine Refills Cleaning Products-Reining in Plastic And Saving You Money
These cleaning supplies dispensers from Chilean startup Algramo, allows low-income earners to fill up in bulk, paying less and reducing waste.
Eco-Friendly Behavior In This Finnish Town Gets You Free Cake
The Finnish city of Lahti has created the CitiCAP app, which rewards eco-friendly behavior with virtual rewards... like cake.
This California Highway Has Just Become the First State Road Made From Recycled Plastic in the US
Not only is the process used by Caltrans more eco-friendly that traditional methods, the material lasts 3 times longer than normal asphalt.
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