How James Dyson Will Use His Vacuum Design to Suck Garbage From Rivers
The renowned engineer plans on using his technology to cleanse waterways of trash before it ever has a chance to reach the ocean.
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Book-Sized Solar Panels Could Power a Whole Home in New Breakthrough
This scientist's groundbreaking solar technology could change the game for the renewable energy industry.
State Recycling Rate Reaches All-Time High at Double the National Average Thanks to 10 Cent Payments
A bottle recycling program has witnessed record-breaking results thanks to a 10-cent incentive for state residents.
Indigenous Woman Wins Goldman Environmental Prize for Protecting 500,000 Acres of Amazon Rainforest
Indigenous Amazon leader Nemonte Nenquimo won the Goldman Environmental Prize for her organizing work to save Ecuador's rainforests.
Trump Administration Denies Alaskan Copper Mine Permit in a Brilliant Victory for Salmon Fisheries
The Trump Administration has denied the Pebble Mine permit in Alaska, a great environmental victory in a decades-long battle to save salmon.
Canadian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Substitute for Palm Oil That's Good for Human Health
Scientists in Canada create a low-cost alternative to palm oil that uses a simple enzyme to turn liquid vegetable oils into solids.
New York Turned the World's Largest Garbage Dump into a Green Oasis of Native Grasses That Also Powers Homes
Staten Island's Freshkills Park is about to open after Fresh Kills, the world's largest landfill, closed down in 2001.
Feeling Stressed? Use This Gorgeous Polar Bear Live Stream to Find Your Zen
See polar bears play on the ice in this live stream from Canada—a collaboration between Polar Bears International and Explore.org.
Toxic Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Fell Across India, Russia, and China Last Year-Dropping 6% Globally
The emissions of the toxic gas sulfur dioxide (SO2), emitted by smelting and burning coal and oil, have fallen across the 3 largest produces.
World's Largest Seagrass Restoration Project is a Virginia Success, Planting 600 Acres That Grow to Become 9,000
Off the coast of Virginia the world's largest seagrass meadow restoration project creates 9,000 acres of habitat in 20 years.
Ikea to Buy Back Used Furniture Worldwide in Recycling Push For Black Friday
Ikea is opening used furniture shops in its locations while offering a buy back plan for your old Ikea chairs and bookcases.
Underwater Roomba-Like Robots Helping Humans Will Never Run Out of Power Thanks to New Mobile Docking Station
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) can now return to mobile docking stations to recharge batteries, thanks to new Purdue U. research.
The World Achieves its Target to Protect More Land, Adding 42%-the Size of Russia-in Last Decade
Since the Aichi Targets set in 2010, over 8.1mil sq-miles have been added to world's conservation areas, greater than the size of Russia.
Amazon, Unilever, and Nestlé join the UK, US and Norway in New $1Billion Initiative to Preserve Tropical Rainforests
A new coalition of the UK, US, and Norway, and companies like Amazon, Bayer, Nestle, and Unilever formed LEAF to finance forest preservation.
Stuck At Home on Earth Day? Here's How to Connect with Nature Right Where You Are
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine-but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
64% of Americans Have Experienced Transformative 'Eco Wake-Up Calls' During COVID Crisis
Since the novel coronavirus outbreaks have forced Americans to reexamine their habits at home, people are becoming increasingly more eco-conscious.
Americans Say They're Becoming More Environmentally Conscious Each Year-And Their Green Changes Are Contagious
A new survey shows the average American has made 3 positive changes toward a greener lifestyle, with 41% saying they've made even more in the past year,
Nothing Restores a River or Local Economy Like Removing a Dam
American Rivers, a non-profit that works to restore America's waterways to their natural state, has torn down 69 dams in 2020 alone.
Highland Cows of Scotland Are Starring in Their Own 'Coo' Cam Show - LOOK
Watch some friendly Highland cows from the north of Scotland in a new livestream to bring you joy.
Startup Cleans Up Laundry Detergent With Powerful Soap That Uses Bio Ingredients
The US-based startup Dirty Labs has created a detergent that's missing the polluting ingredients that laundry soap typically contains.
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