India Unveils Ambitious Plan to Make Every Single Car Electric by 2030
India is taking on its air pollution problem by announcing a daring plan to eliminate petrol and diesel powered cars from the roads by 2030.
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Nationwide Drought of Last Few Years is Over in the U.S.
This exciting new report says that drought within in the United States has fallen to about 6.1% within the lower 48 states – which is the lowest it has been in 17 years. Since the U.S. Drought Monitor was created almost two decades ago, it has delivered weekly data sets on the prevalence of drought […]
Plastic-eating Caterpillar Could Munch Waste, Scientists Say
These little worms may be the key to helping humans break down pesky plastic bags so they don't pollute the environment.
Germans Switch on 'World's Largest Artificial Sun'
The Synlight facility in Germany can harness the power of the actual sun to create 10,000 times the amount of solar radiation.
Goals of Paris Agreement May Be Met Sooner Than Expected
New advances in sustainable technology could bring the world closer to achieving the Paris Agreement emission goals earlier than anyone thought.
Scotland Blows World Away With Wind Power Equal to 118% of Nation's Electricity Needs
Wind turbines generated enough electricity to power all 3 million of Scotland's households for six days.
Scientists Unlock the Key to Turning Algae into Oil
Half of the biomass in the world is located underwater – and since its more renewable than its land-based counterparts, it could be the oil of the future.
Reebok's Next Shoe Will Be Made From Corn
These slick new kicks will be the first pair of shoes made entirely out of compostable plant-based materials.
Senate Agrees to Give Everglades 78-Billion Gallon Drink of Cleaner Water
The Everglades might receive the cleansing of a lifetime thanks to the SB 10 bill, which was just passed by the Florida Senate.
This Restaurant Chain Might Be The Greenest Grill Out There Today
This grill's got it all: biodegradable straws, sustainable ingredients – and they helped bring the bison back from extinction.
All Cars Sold in Norway to be Electric by 2025
By using a strong incentive system, Norway is planning on making sure that all cars sold in the nation will be low or zero emission by 2025.
On the Eve of World Environment Day, Volunteers Remove 160 Tons of Filth From Beach
In honor of the holiday, over 2,000 volunteers gathered on Versova Beach, collecting over 160 tons of accumulated trash.
Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly 'Solar Roads' Ahead of 2020 Olympics
The city hopes to offset the cost of the project by building the solar roads on government-facilities before the 2020 Olympic Games.
Starting With Silver-Infused Underwear, You Can Save the Earth By Never Doing Laundry
This renewable fashion initiative is giving college students an excuse to go several weeks without doing their laundry.
Why We Should Practice Forest Bathing and How to Get the Benefits of 'Forest Medicine'
There are a host of astonishing health benefits that come from the Japanese practice of "shinrin-yoku" - or "forest bathing." Here's how to start doing it.
Solar-Powered, Weed-Killing Robots Could Save Farmers Billions of Dollars on Herbicides
Instead of charging farmers money for blindly spraying an entire crop field with herbicide, these autonomous robots are ready to disrupt a multi-billion dollar agrochemical industry.
Costa Rica Announces Ambitious Plan to Ban Fossil Fuels and Become World's First Decarbonized Society
Considering the country already generates 99% of their energy use through renewable sources, decarbonization does not seem that far-fetched.
Tesla's Giant Record-Breaking Battery Shows Stunning Success By Saving Consumers Millions
In just four months, Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery has proven to be a faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly backup for the South Australian grid.
In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing Electric Ships to Enter Their Pristine Fjords
The initiative is not only expected to benefit the environment, but also ease the health concerns of local populations and visiting tourists.
Britain May Build 'Road Network' to Protect Bees, Butterflies, and Moths
The pollinator corridors would allow insects to freely expand across the countryside without being confined to single patches of friendly greenery.
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