Germany Debuts First Overhead Power Lines for Keeping Electric Trucks Charged on the Highway
This new stretch of highway is equipped with power lines that can charge electric trucks – and it could save tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.
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Virginia Reportedly Becomes First State in the South to Mandate 100% Clean Power
Now that the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA) has passed the House and Senate, Virginia plans to power itself on 100% renewable sources by 2050.
Amsterdam is Enjoying Quieter Canals as Boats Go Electric Years Ahead of Diesel Ban
More than 75% of the city's commercial vessels are already meeting Amsterdam's emission-free regulation.
Designer Works to Erect First Modern Village to Generate its Own Electricity-and Food-in 100% Sustainable Loop
With the first 25 homes of the pilot village already completed outside of Amsterdam, eco-village architect James Ehrlich has high hopes for the future.
Scientists Create a 'Living Concrete' That Uses Bacteria to Heal Itself When Damaged
Our houses of the future may be made with bacteria that can regenerate, suck CO2 out of the air, and even glow on command.
As More Cities Install 'Rain Gardens' to Filter Pollution, Portland Offers to Foot the Bill for City Residents
Portland and Los Angeles are installing bioswales-AKA "rain gardens"-to help filter rainwater runoff before it enters and pollutes the sewage system.
British Carbon Tax Leads to Whopping 93% Drop in Coal-Fired Electricity
After the tax was introduced in England, Scotland, and Wales back in 2015, coal-fired electricity use fell from 40% to 3% in just three years.
Students Are Returning to Indian School After It Transformed Two Old Train Cars into Vibrant Classrooms
Student attendance rates have returned to their normal levels since this Indian school transformed two unused train cars into classrooms.
Oil-Dependent Canadian Province Launching New Solar Farm Next Year-One of the Largest in the World
The Alberta-based project is expected to span across almost 5,000 acres with the capacity to power more than 100,000 Canadian homes.
Shutdown of US Coal-Fired Plants Linked to 26,000 Deaths Averted-And Higher Crop Yields on Farms
A decade after shutting down an old coal power plant, researchers say that its closure saved more than 26,000 lives-and millions of crops.
This City Billboard Has Been Designed to Purify the Surrounding Air By Eating Up Smog
This billboard is covered in a resin that has been designed to attract air pollutants and turn them into clean oxygen for the city.
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.
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.
Los Angeles is Giving Out Free Trees for Yards and Neighborhoods; Here's How to Get up to 7
The city hopes that by giving away saplings to residents, they will be able to plant at least 90,000 trees over the course of the next two years.
Mexican Student Develops New Form of Rubber Road Pavement That Repairs Itself When Exposed to Rainwater
By melting recycled tires and other additives into a putty, this student has developed a new form of self-repairing road pavement.
New York City Launches Dramatic Transportation Project With 250 Miles of New Bike Lanes
The recently-approved transportation plan for The Big Apple involves 250 new miles of protected bike lanes that are physically separated from traffic.
Canada Now Has Its First Ever Tiny House Village for Homeless Veterans
This weekend, the tiny house village will be ready to house 15 Canadian veterans who have been sleeping on the streets in Calgary.
Eco-Friendly Behavior In This Finnish Town Gets You Free Cake
The Finnish city of Lahti has created the CitiCAP app, which rewards eco-friendly behavior with virtual rewards... like cake.
This California Highway Has Just Become the First State Road Made From Recycled Plastic in the US
Not only is the process used by Caltrans more eco-friendly that traditional methods, the material lasts 3 times longer than normal asphalt.
Stylish Tiny Homes Are Now Being 3D-Printed In 24 Hours And Shipped to Your Site
Mighty Buildings, an Oakland, California construction company, is 3D-printing entire houses in 24 hours–and they're stylist and cheap.
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