World's Largest Air Purifier Transforms Chinese Smog into Actual Diamonds
This metal tower is sucking up all of the carbon pollution in China's atmosphere – and it is compressing it all into literal diamonds.
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College Kids Spend Spring Break Installing Solar Panels For Low-Income Families
Instead of sipping margaritas on a beach for spring break, these college students are sweating it out on low-income rooftops by installing solar panels.
Buffett Ready to Increase Renewable Energy Investment to $30 Billion
Warren Buffett, the $65.6-billion man, proclaimed last week that he would double his US investment in renewable energy to $30 billion.
There Was So Much Wind in Germany Last Week, Consumers Were Given Free Energy
Wind output in Germany reportedly reached 39,409 megawatts – that is the equivalent of about 40 nuclear reactors.
After 1,300 Years Gone, the Fabled Lynx Could Return to UK Wilderness
Lynx Trust UK has just applied for a permit to reintroduce the lynx to Kielder Forest in Northumberland.
Colorado Joins Paris Climate Agreement
Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order outlining Colorado's support for the treaty's goals on Tuesday.
Airport Becomes First in World To Run Entirely On Solar Power
With a field full of solar panels, this airport doesn't have to spend a nickel on electricity.
Olympic Buildings To Be Disassembled Like Puzzles For Public Parks and Schools
Instead of letting the grand Olympic stadiums and buildings languish, a company designed them using "nomadic architecture" so they can be reused.
India's 'Plastic Man' Turns Litter Into Paved Roads
A professor of chemistry in Madurai, India believes the mounds of trash lining the roads and fields to be a "wonderful resource" for his country. The innovator created a method for building roads by transforming common plastic litter into a substitute for bitumen in asphalt.
France Plans to Eliminate Coal by 2022 and Petrol Cars by 2040
The initiatives are just two of many proposals made by the European country to meet the climate change goals of the Paris Agreement.
Vancouver to Eliminate Harmful Single-Use Packaging
After consulting the best methods of implementation with local businesses, Vancouver is set to eliminate massive amounts of plastic waste in the city.
The Grateful Dead Helps to Save Bees and Butterflies Through Jerry Garcia's Legacy
Thousands of Deadheads will now be able to help save bees and butterflies in the name of the late Grateful Dead legend, Jerry Garcia.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Kayaks Over to a Family to Discuss Climate Change
The Canadian Prime Minister is trending on Twitter after he nonchalantly kayaked up to a family and chatted about the rising water levels in Ontario.
Say Bye to Potholes: New Concrete Recipe Can Withstand Road Salt
The terribly bumpy roads of the north might not be so bumpy anymore.
Rare Rhino Population Increases by 1% With One Sweet Birth (VIDEO)
It's a girl! And, because there are only 100 like her left in the world, we are celebrating with an adorable video of the wobbly calf.
Wind and Solar Power Has Likely Saved Up to 12,700 American Lives, Study Says
Considering the harmful effects of air pollution, this study says the expanding renewable energy market has already saved thousands of lives.
Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel
Your morning cup of joe might soon be able to wake up not just you – but your car too.
UK's First Zero Waste Store Just Opened - and it's Wildly Popular
The couple running this store in England work to make sure that nothing goes to waste - and they're showing other people how to do the same thing.
Irish Beach Washed Away 33 Years Ago Has Just Returned Overnight
The tourism on Achill Island took a blow when their beloved beach disappeared – but thanks to this 'freak tide', the sands are back.
Denmark Welcomes First Wild Wolf Pack in 200 Years
For the first time in two centuries, a fully-fledged wolf pack of four males and one female is traveling across Denmark.
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