4 of World's Biggest Cities to Ban Diesel Vehicles by 2025
In an effort to ease air pollution in city centers, Paris, Athens, Mexico City, and Madrid announced plans to ban diesel vehicles by 2025.
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Alaska Airlines Makes History With First Bio Fueled Commercial Flight
The Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Washington D.C. on Monday was powered with a blend of bio fuel, cutting the flight's carbon footprint by 70%.
U.K. Carbon Emissions Fall to Levels From 1894
Greenhouse gases being released into the UK atmosphere have dropped to the rates of 1894; the year that the first petrol-powered car was patented.
World's First Emissions-Free Passenger Train is Finally Unveiled
This hydrogen-run German train is the first of its kind that will only give off steam and condensed air instead of harmful fossil fuels emissions.
This Village is Set to Become England's First Carbon-Neutral Community
Even though Ashton Hayes only has a population of 1,000 people, it's had a big impact on communities around the world.
Los Angeles Eyeing a Switch to 100% Renewable Power
California has already broken the solar record by generating enough electricity for 6mil. homes, but now L.A. is about to go one step further.
Long-term Fate of Tropical Forests May Not Be So Dire
Scientists have spent decades believing that rainforests were drowning – but this new research says that they are actually flourishing instead.
All Cars Sold in Norway to be Electric by 2025
By using a strong incentive system, Norway is planning on making sure that all cars sold in the nation will be low or zero emission by 2025.
JetBlue Offsets Over 2 Billion Pounds of CO2 Emissions
The airline has just announced the success of their 10-year mission to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability by fighting the effects of climate change.
After 399 Rejections, Woman is Saving the Earth With BBQ Chips Made From Bugs
Don't judge a book by its cover – even if it involves saving the world by eating snacks made from insects.
How Volcanoes Could Be Used to Build Energy Efficient Cities of the Future
These MIT researchers found that using volcanic resources to build cities isn't just cheaper – it is better for the environment as well.
Denmark to Ban Sale of New Fossil Fuel Cars in 11 Years and Make EVs Cheaper
The country backpedaled on their original intention of taxing electric vehicles so they could quicken their transition to being carbon-free by 2050.
New Battery Gobbles Up Carbon Dioxide Before It Ever Reaches the Atmosphere
This new lithium-based battery is dramatically more efficient than current carbon capture technology that is used in power plants.
California Slashes Emissions to 1990s Level, Reaches Climate Goal Years Early
Additionally, Califonia is currently maintaining the most ambitious carbon goal in North America.
These 18 Developed Countries Have Passed Policies to Cut Carbon Emissions; New Study Says It's Working
New research shows that the efforts of countries representing 28% of the world's carbon emissions are successfully cutting CO2 levels.
Country With Notorious Traffic Congestion Becomes First in the World to Offer Free Public Transportation for All
This European nation suffers from some of the worst traffic congestion in the world—which is why the new prime minister opened up public transit free to all.
Despite More Gadgets, Power Demand From U.S. Homes is Falling
American homes are more cluttered than ever with devices, and they all need power. But something shocking is happening to demand for electricity in the age of the gadget: It's not rising.
Court Rejects Industry Bid to Halt Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday denied an attempt by industry groups and the state of Texas to halt implementation of greenhouse gas regulations developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Clean Air Act.
Artificial Trees Capture Both Sun and Wind Energy
Using cutting edge materials and proven technology to harvest energy from the sun and wind, SolarBotanic is planning to produce artificial trees that look like real plants, but produce electricity when the wind blows and sun shines.
UK Opens Free, Solar-powered Plug-in Vehicle Charging Network
For first time-ever, electric vehicles will soon be able to travel the length of the UK using a network of free, solar-powered top-up charging stations located near motorways. Ecotricity, the company installing the network, says range anxiety has now been removed from the electric vehicle equation in the UK.
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