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Toronto is Replacing Air Conditioners With Deep Lake Water to Cool Hundreds of Buildings
Toronto's deep lake water cooling system is the world's largest, and it saves 90,000 megawatt hours of A/C power per year.
World's First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Replace 40K Diesel Truck Trips
The Yara Birkeland embarked on its maiden voyage, the world's first self-driving fully electric container ship.
Fashion Designer Makes Shoes that Grow into Apple Trees, Instead of Growing Landfills
Johnny is a new sustainable shoe brand that biodegrade and contain an apple seed which grows into a tree once thrown away.
Students Build Solar-Powered Pop-Up Van For Touring in a Brilliant Mobile Home That Has Zero Emissions
Students from Eindhoven University built a solar powered mobile home on wheels called Stella Vita and drove it 1800 miles on only sun.
Uh, oh…Rancher's Wife Turns Vegan, Begins Loving Hostile Takeover (WATCH)
In a possibly emasculating move, Renee decided not only to cease following her husband's practices, but transform them as well.
Vast Urban Farm Grows Fish, Food In Old Chicago Meat Plant
On the third floor of an old meat-packing plant is a humid hothouse filled with rows of greens and sprouts, even exotic white strawberries. Nearby, in large barrels swim dozens of tilapia, fish native to tropical regions. The Plant is a leading example for urban vertical farming using old warehouses, where plants and fish are raised symbiotically, with a closed-loop system that uses all waste toward the production of food.
Russian Billionaire Launches Project to Create a Better World
Russia's richest woman, Elena Baturina, is investing $100 million in a new "creative think-tank" devoted to improving the world. Dubbed Be Open, its noble aim is to stimulate innovation and creativity among young designers and improve sustainability while building bridges between Russia and the rest of the world.
Solar-Powered Pod Allows You to Live Anywhere Off the Grid, Now For Sale
Watch a video introducing this solar-powered pod with wind turbine that lets two people live off the grid anywhere they can park it.
Austria's Largest State is Now 100% Powered by Renewables
No fossil fuels are used to create any of the electricity for 1.6 million people in Lower Austria.
Historic First: Fighter Jet Takes Flight Powered Only by Biofuel
The EA-18G "Green Growler" is the first of many that will be taking to the skies using only renewable fuel.
This Machine Can Turn Your Food Waste Into Biofuel Gas For Cooking (WATCH)
This simple machine can turn your leftovers and yard waste into liquid fertilizer or clean cooking gas to use in a stove.
Farmer is Sweet on Bee Hives As Perfect Fence to Keep Elephants Safely Away
This ingenious win-win idea is boosting bee populations while warding off elephants from invading small farmers' land.
IKEA UK To Start Selling Solar Panels in New 'Solar Shops'
By the end of the summer, IKEA branded solar panels will be available for purchase online and in UK stores for those who want to cut their electric bills.
Hawaii Becomes First U.S. State To Adopt Goals in Paris Climate Accord
The Governor of Hawaii has just signed two bills that outline strategies to help meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accord.
Saudi Arabia to Curb Oil Use With $50B Renewable Energy Plan
Saudi Arabia is about to step down as one of the world's top crude oil exporters with the launch of this sustainable energy plan.
France Opens World's First Solar Road
This Normandy village is now the home of the Wattway: 0.6 miles of solar road designed to power the town's streetlights.
India Makes Moves Toward Sustainability and Less Pollution
The largest democracy in the world has been making great strides implementing more environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Chicago City Buildings to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Chicago is set to start powering their government buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
Las Vegas Now Draws 100% of its Energy From Renewables
Sin City has become one of the few cities in the world that is powered entirely by sustainable energy sources.
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