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.

By Blake Isbell

26 November 47 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

07 September 47 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 November 44 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

30 October 45 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

29 October 45 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

20 October 42 Views

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.

By Angela Spitzer

25 October 45 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 May 49 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 April 46 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

22 April 42 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 May 47 Views

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,

By Jeanne Goddard

02 July 42 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

19 March 44 Views

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.

By Dustin Bearer

11 March 44 Views

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.

By Blake Isbell

16 February 44 Views