Europe Introduces Legislative Road Map to Becoming World's First Climate-Neutral Continent By 2050
Not only does the package call on member states to slash emissions further, it also incentivizes coal-dependent states to turn away from fossil fuels.
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Top 10 Most Exciting Environmental Stories From 2019 Raise Hope for An Eco-Friendly Year Ahead
Contrary to what some pessimistic news outlets might have you believe, this year's environmental progress was not all doom and gloom.
Rather Than Polluting Icy Roadsides With Salt, Scientists Use Recycled Biowaste From Fruit
We may soon be replacing corrosive, polluting road salts with eco-friendly biowaste such as grape skins, apple waste, and peony leaves.
New Zealand Passes Historic Carbon Neutrality Legislation in Near-Unanimous Vote
In a landmark display of bipartisan cooperation, the nation's new commitment to carbon neutrality before 2050 was approved by 119 votes to 1.
7-Year-Old Gathers 70K Signatures On Her Petition to Make Crayola's Coloring Pens Recyclable
Despite how the company tried to placate Jessie by saying they would consider her proposal, the young eco-warrior is not giving up that easily.
Cameroon Man Uses Wasted Plastic Bottles to Build Canoes for Fishermen in Need
Not only does his organization help to keep Cameroon clean of plastic waste, it also helps to promote ecotourism and support low-income fishermen.
Indonesia Looks to its Past to Solve Modern Energy Troubles
One of the nation's most prominent sources of greenery will now be able to power the homes of thousands of rural villagers.
Coldplay to Put Off Touring New Album Until They Can Make Their Shows More Sustainable
With their new album set to release on Friday, the UK band says they hope to put off touring until they can make their concerts more eco-friendly.
Three-Story 'Water Battery' Has Already Slashed University's Electrical Costs By 40% in One Month
By storing the energy from 6,000 solar panels, this university is powering all of its air conditioning-which is the largest contributor to energy costs.
Working in Secret, Bill Gates-Backed Solar Company Reveals Tech That Could Spell the End of Fossil Fuels
This is the first time that a commercial technology has been able to reach temperatures of 1,000 degrees Celsius using only renewable energy.
10-Year-old Recycling Hero Swoops into Capitol Hill to Help Save U.S. Recycling From Collapse
10-year-old Ryan Hickman, who started his own recycling business at 3-years-old went to DC to lobby for the bill supporting standardized recycling labels.
China Achieves Notable Success of Reaching Ultra-Low Emissions in Advance of the 2020 Goal
China reached its ultra-low emission goals from 2015 three years ahead of schedule—and their emissions are apparently even lower than previously estimated.
Village in India Plants 111 Trees Whenever a Girl is Born - Watch the New Video
In a village in India, the residents celebrate every time a girl is born with a unique ritual of planting 111 fruit trees.
107 Teens Awarded for Launching Their Own Projects to Save Oceans From Plastic Pollution
More than 250 teenagers participated in the program by launching their own unique initiative to combat plastic waste in the oceans. Here are the winners.
YouTube Star Known For Kindness Celebrates 20 Million Subscribers by Funding the Planting of Millions of Trees
This famous YouTuber is celebrating his 20 million subscriber milestone by raising money for the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 20 million trees.
Couple Turns Barren English Estate into Conservation Eden, Rewilding to Attract Rare Species of Astonishing Biodiversity
To avoid bankruptcy, Knepp Estate, an old English farming estate began one of England's largest and most successful rewilding projects.
First Ever 'Green Shopping Aisle' Caters to Environmental Enthusiasts Who Want Home DIY Projects
The UK hardware chain Homebase has created a 'green aisle' at its stores: complete with a grass walkway and eco-friendly paint for sale.
Scientists Create 'Super Enzyme' That Eats Plastic Bottles Six Times Faster than Previous Enzymes
After several other plastic eating enzymes have been discovered, a super enzyme further increases the speed at which it eats plastic.
Bee Populations Are Increasing in Many States-With Maine Seeing 70% Rise in 2 Years
Many US states are beginning to see very large increases in bee populations and colony numbers, like in Maine which grew bee numbers by 72%.
Australian Scientists Create Seaweed Supplement for Cows that Reduces Methane Emissions by 80%
Australian scientists have created a dietary feed supplement for cows that eliminates 80% of the methane in their stomachs.
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