316 Dutch Bus Stops Are Getting Green Roofs Covered in Plants as a Gift For Honeybees
All 316 bus stops in the city of Utrecht will soon be supporting lush green rooftops covered in sedum plants for improving air quality and nourishing bees.
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Dutch Company Unveils the World's First Long-Range Solar Car - The 4-Passenger Lightyear One
The four-passenger solar electric car Lightyear One was unveiled last week in the Netherlands-and 100 of the luxury models have already sold.
20 Dutch Musicians Weave Together Beethoven's Best Melody From Their Own Homes-And the Results Are Glorious
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra members each recorded their instruments from their own homes to produce Beethoven's 9th Symphony for the world.
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.
Apple and Pear Cores Turned Into Chemical-Free Sweetener as an Alternative to Artificial Sweeteners and Sugar
Dutch scientists are creating a chemical-free, calorie-free sweetener made from apple and pear waste to replace sugar and artificial sweeteners.
Denmark Researchers Use Seaweed to Power a Car
Danish researchers say they have powered a car with a biofuel that is made from seaweed produced by a Dutch research project.
Coastal Dutch 'Farm' Grows Seaweed to Filter Pollution From Their Favorite Beach -And Tackle Climate Change
The Sea Farm Ijmond in the Netherlands grows seaweed to cut CO2 from the atmosphere while filtering water pollution from their favorite beach.
Rather Than Importing Their Food, Coastal Cities Can Build Their Own Floating Farms-Like This One
This 3-story floating farm is the first of its kind in Rotterdam-and the creators hope that it will inspire other cities to build their own.
Dutch Woman Shows Up to Surprise New Football 'Bros' After Amusing Cell Phone Mishap
A Dutch woman showed up at a tailgate party to surprise her some football 'bros' after amusing cell phone mishap ropes her into Buffalo Bills group chat.
Bike Path Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' Opens in Netherlands
Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's work, "Starry Night," a new twinkling bike path evokes the color and light within the world-famous painting, while also connecting cultural sites important to the artist born there. The opening of the cycle path in the Dutch city of Eindhoven November 12 marked the start of an international year of festivities focused on the inspiring career of van Gogh, which ended with his 1890 death.
New Plant-Based Bottles and Cups Backed by Coca-Cola And Dannon Can Degrade in a Year
The bioplastic startup Avantium in The Netherlands has won partnerships with Coca-Cola, Dannon, and Carlsberg for innovative plant-based plastic bottles.
Watch Illuminated Drones Create Beating Heart to Honor Healthcare Workers in Rotterdam Sky
Studio Drift launched another spectacular drone light show—a moving 3D red heart beating in the sky over Rotterdam as a tribute to healthcare workers.
Brilliant Idea: Free Housing for Student Volunteers in Senior Home (w/ Video)
A Dutch retirement home provides rent-free housing to students who spend 30 hours a month helping the elderly residents with computer tasks, shopping and more.
Designer's Air Purifier Converts Smog Into Jewelry As it Cleans
A Dutch artist has built the world's largest portable air purifier that turns smog into jewelry while giving people a breath of fresh air.
Metro Train Driver Saved By a Whale's Tail After Crashing Through Safety Barrier
In incredible news from the Netherlands, a train driver has been saved from injury by a sculpture named "Saved by the Whale's Tail."
Dutch Duck Posing in Photo Shoots is Instagram Hit
From an astronaut, to a chef, to a beach babe, this bird loves to get dressed up for her animal loving photographer adopted mom.
U.S. Donation Kicks Off Landmine Clearing in One of the Largest Conservation Areas in the World
APOPO will de-mine 7 million sq. meters of critical wildlife area in Zimbabwe, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Government.
Dutch Citizens are Using a "Doorbell" to Help Fish Pass Through the Canal Gate
In Holland, a doorbell for fish, a camera that alerts the lock keeper that fish are trying to get through the canal, is a world first.
Art Historians Discover Place Where Van Gogh Painted His Last Masterpiece
130 years ago, shortly before his suicide, Vincent van Gogh painted his final masterpiece, 'Tree Roots', in this spot.
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