Solar Water Wheels Prevent 1Mil Pounds of Trash From Entering Baltimore Harbor
The dashing Mr. Trash Wheel and Professor Trash Wheel have picked up over 1 million pounds of trash from the Jones Falls River since 2014.
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Solar Panel Construction Expands at 'Eye-Popping' Pace
The fight against climate change is seeing a favorable turn thanks to a new report on the unbelievably fast-growing rate of the solar industry.
This Cheap, Portable Solar Panel Will Be the iPad of Renewables
These new sustainable electric devices are being called real game-changers for a more accessible solar market.
USA Installs Record Amount of Solar Power With 192% Growth
Over 4,143 megawatts of power were installed during the solar industry's third quarter, pushing 2016 to have an estimated 88% more growth than 2015.
7,000 Railway Stations in India to Be Powered By Solar
Almost every railway station in India will soon be powered by roofs full of solar panels.
California Sun Produces So Much Power That Electricity Prices Turn Negative
That beautiful California sun has been shining so strongly, that – for the first time ever – electricity prices have gone into the negative.
India Makes Moves Toward Sustainability and Less Pollution
The largest democracy in the world has been making great strides implementing more environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Supermarket Now Accepts Recyclables as Payment
This Brazilian shop is the country's first supermarket that accepts recyclables as currency.
Costco Pushes Suppliers Away From Bee-killing Pesticides
The grocery chain plans on increasing selection of helpful products as well as distancing themselves from suppliers that use harmful pesticides.
Irish Parliament Passes Historic Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill
Once this legislation is passed by a finance committee, Ireland could become the first country to ever divest its wealth from oil, gas, and coal.
Corporations Join Norway in Creating $400M Rainforest Fund
These corporate giants are joining Norway in helping to fund rainforest countries meet the UN's Paris Climate Agreement standards.
Project to Plant 3 Million Trees, One For Every Resident of the City
One might think that planting 96,000 trees is enough of an accomplishment, but this organization wants to plant 3 million – one for every city resident.
One Factual Dose Can Help Immunize Public Against Misinformation
This is the first complete study that has researched how the public can learn to fight and recognize fake news and science.
UPS Deliveries May Now Arrive Via Electrically-Powered Bikes
These eco-friendly delivery bikes could save massive amounts of carbon emissions from being poured into the atmosphere by UPS trucks.
Chicago City Buildings to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Chicago is set to start powering their government buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Las Vegas Now Draws 100% of its Energy From Renewables
Sin City has become one of the few cities in the world that is powered entirely by sustainable energy sources.
Sawdust Reinvented into Super Sponge for Oil Spills
For oils spills in the Arctic, this modified saw dust is low-cost, environmentally-friendly, and can float or be collected despite rough or freezing waters.
Support America's Treasures and Enjoy Free Admission During National Park Week
Over 400 of the most beautiful American landscapes will be fee-free next week in celebration of the National Parks Week.
Bill Gates Announces $1Bil Fund for New Technology Geared Toward Climate Change
The legendary tech billionaire do-gooder – along with several other CEOs – have created a groundbreaking new fund to help combat climate change.
Europe's First Ad-Free City Replaced Billboards With Trees
This city of 160,000 people became the first major European city to totally ban outdoor advertising.
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