Butterfly Wings Could Be Key To Solar Panels Absorbing More Light
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology have looking into how to improve thin solar cells.
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This Simple Filter Makes Seawater Safe To Drink
The Graphene filter has the incredible ability to repel water while absorbing all the nasty material.
The World's First Floating Wind Farm Is Already Changing Green Energy
Floating wind turbines off the coast has been experimented with before, but never at the scale it is at Hywind Scotland.
Michelob Ultra Goes Green With Beer Made From Organic Grains
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Florida Panthers Center Sustainability With 'Green Month' March
The Florida Panthers will host promotions throughout "Green Month" to educate fans about environmental conservation and recycling.
This 'Nanowood' Is The Biodegradable Alternative To Styrofoam We Need
“Nanowood” hopes to provide benefits similar to styrofoam, with the plus of being biodegradable.
Planes Turn To Vegetable Oil In Search For Green Fuel In Europe
Neste’s renewable fuel will make its way to the Geneva Airport at the end of next year.
'Ecovative' Makes Plastic-Free Packaging Out Of Mushrooms
The company Ecovative is using mushrooms — or the mycelium aka mushroom roots — to make natural packaging that is plastic free.
Emmanuel Macron Promises Coal Power Plants Will Shut Down In France By 2021
At the World Economci Forum in Switzerland, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to shut down coal-fired energy plants by 2021.
This Brewery In Costa Rica Adds More Water To The Environment Than It Consumes
A Costa Rican brewing company has created a water-positive beer that actually produces more water than is consumed in production through investments in conservation and better pro
These Organic Cotton Sheets Are Made From Rainwater And Wind Power
Cotton bedding made with renewable energy? It's a reality with Blaynk, a bedding company that uses only organic cotton and uses only green energy and rainwater in their production process.
Orlando Announces Commitment To 100% Renewable Energy By 2050
Orlando Florida is committing to adopting 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, joining a list of 35 Florida cities vowing to eliminate fossil fuels and make all municipal buildings sustainable by 2030.
T-Mobile Commits To Using 100% Green Energy By 2021
T-Mobile has announced that they will be fully powered by sustainable sources by 2021 by investing in a wind farm in Kansas and joining the RE100 group.
'Hand Over' Builds Eco-Friendly Homes For Egypt's Low-Income Communities
The organization Hand Over is building eco-friendly homes for low-income communities in Egypt while also offering opportunities to locals to volunteer in construction process.
How Startup 'Chanje' Plans To Make 'Last-Mile' Deliveries Electric
Chanje is making zero-emission electric delivery vehicles that take the carbon out of the last mile of fulfillment on urban delivery routes.
Chile Created 5 New National Parks To Conserve Patagonia
Over 1 million acres donated by American philanthropists will join the Chilean government's nine-acre contribution to preserve rainforests and grasslands in the area.
New Eco-Friendly Menswear Line Promises Both Style And Comfort
Eco-friendly fashion doesn't have to sacrifice comfort. Bensley is making comfortable sustainable sportswear from Tencel, a fiber made from eucalyptus that is softer than cotton and better at wicking sweat.
Germany Sets New Record With 85% Renewable Energy Usage In One Day
Germany just got over 85% of their energy from renewable sources over the last weekend of April which set a new record
Renewable Energy May Have Saved Over 12,000 Lives
Renewable energy doesn't just help the environment — it saves lives. The improved air quality is estimated to have saved up to 12,700 lives in the U.S. alone.
IKEA Buys Huge Forest In Alabama For Ethically Sourced Timber
IKEA purchased a forest in Lownde County, Alabama, to sustain its furniture production — joining the 250,000 acres of forests IKEA owns in Europe.
This Refugee Camp Is Now The First In The World To Run On Solar Energy
A refugee camp in the Jordan Desert is the first of its kind to run completely on Renewable Energy
New York Invests $6 Billion Into Offshore Wind Development
New York is fully investing in offshore wind development — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced $6 billion is going toward the industry by 2030.
Massive Bitcoin Data Center In Iceland To Run On 100% Green Energy
A data center exclusively designed to mine cryptocurrency in Iceland will be fully running on renewable energy to offset the massive carbon emissions that mining can create.
GE Is Building The World's Tallest And Most Powerful Wind Turbine
General Electric has announced that it is building the world's tallest off-shore wind turbine, which will also be the most powerful.
Microsoft Signs Major Solar Power Agreement In India
Microsoft struck their second deal in Asia in a span of a week, adding three megawatts of solar power generation to their new offices in India.
Porsche Debuts First Electric Cross-Utility Vehicle
Porsche is expanding its Mission E lineup with the new Cross Turismo.
'E-Waste' Photo Shoot Turns Forgotten Electronics Into Art
Benjamin Von Wong's photography focuses on computers and electronic accessories that are tossed into landfills.
Goodyear Floats Idea For Moss-Lined Tire That Absorbs Carbon Dioxide
Goodyear tires is considering making a tire that would clean the air as it rolls down the highway.
Norway Is Planning An Entire Sustainable City At Oslo Airport
Oslo Airport has a clear goal to set a new standard in sustainable aviation.
Tesla Helps Restore Power At Children's Hospital In Puerto Rico
Tesla wants to recreate Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure after being ravished by this hurricane season.
This Electric Scooter Is The Latest Eco-Friendly Rideshare
Bird created an electric scooter sharing program in Los Angeles, California.
This Kit Can Turn Your Standard Bike Electric In 30 Seconds
EvoWheel is an e-bike conversion kit that’s able to electrify nearly any normal bike in 30 seconds.
Adidas Sold 1 Million Pairs Of Sneakers Made From Ocean Plastic In 2017
In 2017, Adidas sold 1 million pairs of sneakers made from ocean plastic.
Home Depot Partners With GE And Tesla To Add Solar Panels To 50 Stores
Home Depot is working with GE and Tesla to outfit 50 stores with Solar Panels, which will bring the company close to their gola of 135-megawatt capacity by 2020.
Rural Chinese Village Rebuilt With Eco-Friendly Homes And Rooftop Gardens
China’s Sichuan Province has been hit with multiple natural disasters in the past decade, leading to the destruction of homes in rural areas.
Saudi Arabia Just Made Plans To Build Mega Metropolis Powered Entirely By Renewables
Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s biggest oil exporters, is planning to boost their economy with a fully renewable city.
This Firm From Israel Is Finding A Way For Landfill Waste To Actually Be Useful
Israeli Firm UBQ is finding a way for landfill waste to actually be useful.
Wind Farms In The North Atlantic Show Promise As World Energy Source
Wind speeds are much faster over the ocean than they are on land.
Glass Blocks May Generate Solar Energy Without Panels
Build Solar's solar glass blocks could combat the bulkiness and aesthetic issues that prevent wider adoption of solar paneling and turn windows into solar cells.
The First 3D-Printed Bridge For Cyclists Is Officially Here
A team of researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology has recently 3D printed a concrete bridge.
Nissan Wants To Turn Old EV Batteries Into Street Lights
Nissan is upcycling EV batteries into street lights, powering residential homes and community areas.
Toyota Experiments With Airless Tires To Lighten EVs
Toyota’s looking into airless tires for their newest concept car that was unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October.
Organic Valley Makes Commitment To Use 100% Renewable Energy
Organic Valley, the largest organization of organic farmers in the United States, has recently stepped up to lessen the impact of farming and created a plan to source 100 percent renewable energy.
Colored Solar Panels Bring New Light To Renewable Energy
If you love the idea of solar panels but hate the blue and black shades, new colors in solar panels may soon be possible thanks to research conducted in the Netherlands.
Green Energy Passes Nuclear Power For First Time In U.K.
In the U.K., green energy just surpassed nuclear power for the first time.
Ford Is Officially Bringing Electric Vehicles To China
Ford is jumping into the electric vehicle industry with a lineup that will launch in China. The fully electric models will help China meet their lofty zero-emission demands.
Chinese Company Offers Wind Farming Jobs To US Coal Miners
Wind Farming companies in China are offering new jobs to coal miners in the United States to use more renewable energy
This Beach Town Is Offering Residents An Energy Plan Run Entirely On Renewables
Solana Beach residents will now have an opportunity to get all of their energy from renewable sources
Researchers May Eliminate 99% Of Carbon Dioxide Emissions By 2050
Think it's impossible to reverse global warming? Researchers have put together a roadmap demonstrating how renewables can eliminate 99 percent of carbon emissions by 2050.
You Can Charge This Portable Air Conditioner With Solar Panels
A new portable air conditioner runs on solar power and can work indoors or outdoors to keep you cool with 3,500 BTU of cooling power.
