Why Germany is Making it Free to Ride Buses and Trains in 5 Cities
According to AFP, the scheme will be launched by the end of the year "at the latest" in cities such as Bonn, Essen, and Mannheim.
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Defying Their Bullying, Teen Called "Trash Girl" Continues to Save the Planet
Nadia Sparkes doesn't give a hoot about the bullies who make fun of her in her community. In fact, she's taken it all in stride and garnered thousands of online fans instead.
'Butt Lady Of Auburn' Picks Up 1 Million Cigarette Butts
Sally Dawley has spent the last three and a half years making her town a little bit cleaner - and on Wednesday, she hit a major milestone.
Heartfelt Letter From 5-Year-old Causes Restaurant Chain to Swap Plastic Straws for Paper
Ava couldn't bear to think about how her favorite restaurant chain was contributing to pollution – so she wrote them a moving letter asking them to make a change.
Dunkin' Donuts to Eliminate Foam Cups in Stores Worldwide Within Two Years
The company has also sourced the majority of their paper products from recyclable materials as well.
France Will Shut Down Its Coal Plants by 2021, Two Years Earlier Than Initially Planned
This is just one of the initiatives employed by the country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and establish themselves as leading fighters against climate change.
Netherlands to Build Roads With Recycled Plastic From the Ocean
The PlasticRoad project won't just be clearing ocean pollution with their recycled roads.
The Last Straw: California is the Latest to Take Action on Single-Use Plastic Straws
Plastic pollution sucks – which is why these regions and businesses are ditching plastic straws in favor of more environmentally friendly options.
More Than 200 Nations Promise to Stop Ocean Plastic Waste
The U.N. resolution spurred 39 different governments to pass legislation that would help eliminate plastic pollution from the ocean.
Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air and Produces Fuel
This "breakthrough" discovery is a groundbreaking new way to clean up air pollution while simultaneously producing fuel.
Ban on Plastic Microbeads Finally Launched in the UK
As a follow up to their legislation that was passed in 2016, the UK government has launched a ban on harmful plastic microbeads.
This Simple Solution for Pollution Kept 815 Pounds of Trash Out of the Water-Make Sure Your City Does it
It's such a simple, cost-effective solution that can have such a big impact on the environment and your water supply.
How to Win Someone's Heart? New Research Says You Better Be Recycling
If you're setting up a new online dating profile, research says that you'll have better chances with romance if you recycle.
European Parliament Approves Sweeping Ban on Single-Use Plastics, a 'Victory for Our Oceans'
The directive, which was passed with widespread approval, helps to put the EU at the forefront of the world's fight against plastic pollution.
After Becoming Largest European City to Offer Free Public Transit, They're Enjoying a 'Revolution' From Their Buses
Since implementing the trailblazing initiative one month ago, the city has enjoyed a host of positive results.
Bus Cleans the Air: Sucking Up Pollution As It Travels
If proven to be successful, then buses all over the UK could soon be fitted with the air-cleaning tech.
US Power Producers' Coal Consumption Falls to 35-Year Low
The new data highlights a continuous decline in coal-fired generation, which encourages optimism for America's transition to sustainability.
New Battery Gobbles Up Carbon Dioxide Before It Ever Reaches the Atmosphere
This new lithium-based battery is dramatically more efficient than current carbon capture technology that is used in power plants.
Half-Marathon Ditches Plastic Water Bottles in Favor of Edible Water Pouches
Runners can either puncture the blobs and drink the water inside, or they can simply consume the entire thing.
In 'World First', Beer Company Ditches Plastic 6-Pack Rings for Glue
The initiative is projected to save hundreds of tons of plastic waste from ending up in landfills every year.
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