Google Empire to be Powered by 100% Renewables Next Year
Starting in 2017, Google plans for all of their offices to be powered entirely by wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy.
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Scientists Are Turning Nuclear Waste into Super-Efficient Batteries
These recycled diamond super-batteries have a half life of 5,730 years – which is about the length of time that human civilization has existed.
More Young People Are Watching Planet Earth 2 Than Reality TV
BBC recently reported that 1.8 million young viewers tuned into their new documentary series rather than the 1.4 million watching The X Factor.
'Bag Ladies' Turn Plastic Bags into Sleeping Mats for the Homeless
A group of Tennessee women have crocheted themselves a niche where they can help the homeless and save the environment at the same time.
Toxin-Absorbing Grass Could Clean Up Millions of Polluted Acres
Native grass was engineered to absorb toxins that have been left behind on military testing grounds from bombs and weapons since WWII.
China Replacing 70,000 Petrol-fueled Taxis With Electric
Almost 70,000 taxis within Beijing are powered by gasoline – but according to a new environmental draft, they're about to be electrically-fueled instead.
Plastic Bags on U.K. Beaches Have Dropped by Almost Half Since 5p Tax
Since the plastic bag tax has been introduced to the United Kingdom, there have been 40% less plastic bags per 100 meters of beach.
China to Build Giant Solar Plant at Chernobyl
The exclusion zone surrounding the abandoned city has been mostly deserted – starting next year, however, it will be the home of a massive solar plant.
French President Announces Plans to Close All Coal Power Plants by 2023
During the UN's annual COP22 climate change talks, President Hollande announced the country's plan to close all coal-fired power plants by 2023.
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.
Teen Hailed for Creating Sprinkler That Only Waters Grass When Needed
15-year-old Sabiqul Hoque has just created the first 'smart sprinkler' that will hopefully keep gardeners and farmers from wasting water.
Ireland is Creating the Largest Grove of Redwoods Outside of California
In an effort to preserve the woodland titans, the Birr Castle Gardens in Ireland will plant the largest patch of redwoods outside of California.
Japanese Newspaper Blossoms into Greenery When You Plant It
All you have to do to recycle this Japanese newspaper is tear it up, plant it in a pot, and water the remnants until they grow into gorgeous greenery.
Park Kicks Dirty Chemical Sprays For Greener, More Entertaining Weeders
Instead of toxic chemicals or heavy machinery, these adorable landscapers are hard at work clearing this park of invasive plants.
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.
All Disposable Plastic Has Been Banned From India's Capital
Single-use plastic products such as bags and cutlery have been banned from the capital city of Delhi.
America Has More Trees Now Than It Had a Century Ago
Replacing all the trees that Americans cut down since the 1600s is no easy battle – but this new report suggests that things are looking up.
170 Nations Celebrate A Pledge to Eliminate Super Harmful Greenhouse Gas
Countries big, small, wealthy, and poor have just signed an agreement that could save the planet from 70 billion tons of carbon dioxide.
These 6 Sustainability Projects Show the Future Isn't Looking So Dismal
The mainstream media makes it seem like the Earth is only being destroyed, but environmental scientists disagree, thanks, in part, to these 6 projects.
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