Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel Possible?
What is sustainable aviation fuel and how does it help minimize the carbon footprint of air travel.
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Explore the latest advancements in green technology, and discover how technology is driving sustainability and environmental solutions.
Deciding on a New Car? Look Out for These Eco-Friendly Car Features
Although an electric vehicle (EV) is the most sustainable type of car, there are many eco-friendly car features to look out when you're car shopping.
Planned Obsolescence Exposed at Apple and Microsoft, in Light of New French Regulations
Planned obsolescence is what keeps tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung in business.
Deleting Emails Might Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint
Emails are certainly better for the environment than old, physical mail, but do these virtual letters leave a carbon footprint as well?
Here's How Cell Phones Contribute to Global Warming
Cell phones might be the most advanced pieces of technology that each of us possess, but do they contribute to global warming?
Rwanda Is One of Few Countries to Manage and Regulate E-Waste on a National Level
The e-waste problem is a continuous issue, and has gotten increasingly worse — but Rwanda's combatting efforts have been incredibly practical.
These Banks Ensure Your Money Is Being Invested Sustainably and Ethically
If you want to ensure your money is being invested sustainably, open your next account with one of these socially responsible and ethical banks.
Bitcoin Has a Surprisingly High Environmental Impact — But Could That Change?
Bitcoin is one of the world’s most valuable assets, but are rumors about the real environmental impact of this formerly fabricated currency true or mere conjecture?
How to Recycle Fluorescent Lightbulbs — No, You Can't Just Throw Them Away
Disposing of fluorescent bulbs in a safe, eco-friendly way is easy, as long as you understand your options.
Will Neom's "The Line" Be the Sustainable City of the Future?
The Line is making headlines these days, but is this self-professed “sustainable city” a viable vision of the future or just another impossible dream?
Are Solar Panels Recyclable? Here’s How to Dispose of Them Safely
As solar energy becomes more and more advanced, green advocates are beginning to wonder if older, obsolete, or damaged solar panels are recyclable.
The Best Reusable Notebooks + How They Work
If you find yourself going through a lot of notebooks, you might want to invest in a more eco-friendly reusable notebook.
What Are the Most Eco-Friendly Reusable Hand Warmers?
Hand warmers are an ingenious way to keep out the cold, but are there such things as reusable hand warmers?
Elon Musk Offers $100 Million Prize for "Best" Carbon Capture Technology
Elon Musk, the founder of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, took to Twitter on Thursday to promise a $100 million prize to develop the best carbon capture technology.
The Most Affordable E-Bike: How to Turn Your Bike Into an E-Bike
Electric-assist bikes have become a popular, eco-friendly fad in recent years, and upgrading your analog bike into an E-bike is actually easier than you think.
Outta Ink? Here’s How to Recycle Your Used Ink Cartridges
Recycling ink cartridges is actually far easier than you may think, and not nearly as expensive as trying to replace the darn things.
African Countries That Used Satellite Monitoring Cut Deforestation by 18 Percent
Satellite alert subscriptions played a huge part in curbing deforestation for nations in Africa that used the tech for monitoring purposes.
What Types of Chemicals Are Used in Fracking? They're Seriously Harming the Planet
Fracking is one of the most deplorable methods for extracting natural gas known to man, but did you know that the process also involves gallons of potentially-toxic chemicals as well?
Here's How a Llama Named Cormac May Help Curb the Coronavirus Pandemic
How are llamas helping cure the coronavirus? Apparently, llamas can produce nanobodies that are more effective than any human-borne antibodies.
Watching Videos in HD Has a Surprising Environmental Impact
What is the environmental impact of high definition (HD) technology? Studies show using standard definition could lower your environmental impact.
Why Can't You Throw Away Batteries? One Reason: Fires
Batteries should never be thrown away in the garbage — here are a few reasons why, plus a guide to recycling them properly.
In Addition to Pollution and Maybe Sinkholes, Fracking May Cause Earthquakes
Does fracking cause earthquakes? Here's how the highly controversial oil drilling method may contribute to quakes and seismic activity in general.
How to Recycle Broken or Old Christmas Lights
Getting rid of old, broken Christmas lights doesn’t mean just throwing them away, not if you know how to recycle Christmas lights.
This Solar-Powered Electric Car Charges While You Drive — On Three Wheels
How does Aptera Motors’ solar electric vehicle work? Read on to learn all about this groundbreaking three-wheeled, solar-powered car.
How to Shop for Sustainable Electronics This Holiday Season
There are plenty of ways to shop for electronics sustainably and affordably without compromising quality or ethics.
How to Wipe a Computer Before You Recycle It
Getting rid of a computer is never as simple as just throwing it in the trash. There are numerous town, state, governmental, and even global regulations as regarding how it has to be done.
How and Where Do You Recycle No. 4 Plastic?
Not all plastics are alike, especially when it comes to recycling. So what does it mean when a plastic is labeled as #4 and for that matter, how do we go about recycling it?
IBM Develops Innovative Recycling System For Fabric, Dirty Plastic Bottles, and More
IBM's recycling system VolCat can break down materials that are often difficult to recycle.
Elon Musk Is Offering Free Rides In LA Tunnel In Just A Few Months
Elon Musk is offering free rides in his underground LA tunnel.
How Emissions Testing Actually Works
Emissions testing is one of the most frustrating parts of owning a vehicle, but if your car isn’t passing inspection, it may be releasing dangerous compounds into the atmosphere.
These GPS “Eggs” Are Catching Sea Turtle Poachers in the Act
The InvestEGGator is a 3D-printed decoy sea turtle egg that can catch poachers in the act using GPS technology.
California Bans Sale of Gas-Powered Cars by 2035, Prioritizing EVs Statewide
California will no longer sell new gas-powered cars come 15 years from now, as Governor Gavin Newsom just signed an executive order.
Facebook Is Fighting Fake News With a Climate Science Information Center
Facebook just launched the Climate Science Information Center, a dedicated space to provide users with climate education and resources.
These Face Masks Made from Abaca Leaf Fibers Could Replace Synthetic Surgical Masks
The Philippines has developed abaca leaf fiber masks that have the potential to be medical grade and biodegradable.
Researchers Figured Out How to Recycle Coronavirus PPE Into Liquid Biofuel
PPE like gloves and masks is being used by the billions every month due to the coronavirus, and these researchers believe we can recycle it into biofuel.
Will Apple’s “Carbon-Free” Aluminum Actually Make a Difference?
Apple just published a Environmental Progress Report and sustainability commitments, where the company details a new "carbon-free" aluminum.
BeyondPlastic Presents Awards to 13 Companies for Genius Plastic Alternative Innovations
BeyondPlastic just presented 13 awards to companies and organizations fighting plastic pollution through innovation and initiatives.
New Reusable N95 Masks Could Reduce Coronavirus Medical Waste, Correct PPE Shortage
MIT engineers have developed reusable N95 masks that doctors can use up to 100 times.
Real Time Emissions Data Is Finally Coming, Thanks to Al Gore's New Coalition
Al Gore and Climate TRACE are using artificial intelligence to track carbon emissions data in real time.
The Earth's Biggest Electric Airplane Is About to Take Its First Flight — How to Watch
The largest electric plane in the world is livestreaming its first test flight this week.
This Mutant Enzyme Can Make Plastic Infinitely Recyclable
Carbios has discovered a mutant enzyme that makes recycling plastic over and over again a possbility.
Ride-Hailing Apps Actually Cause More Emissions Than They Displace, According to New Report
Ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps may appear to be green transportation alternatives, but they have actually created more pollution than they've displaced, a new report finds.
New Battery Discovered That Could Eliminate the Need for Controversial Heavy Metals
IBM has discovered an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, and it does not require any toxic heavy metals.
10 of the Decade's Best Climate Innovations
The 2010s were filled with innovations that are helping our planet.
Edible Seaweed Pouches Replaced Plastic Bottles at London Marathon, Reducing Water Bottle Use
The London Marathon this year gave out Ooho seaweed pouches to runners instead of water bottles at one stop.
Ponix Is Bringing Local Produce to Food Deserts With Hydroponic Technology
Ponix is growing plants hydroponically in sheds to help bring fresh, local produce to food deserts.
NASA Uses New "Green" Fuel to Successfully Power Satellite in Orbit
NASA's green fuel successfully helped a satellite orbit in space
This First Of Its Kind Jacket Absorbs Heat And Conducts Electricity
The sportswear brand Vollebak has created a graphene jacket that fights bacteria, conducts heat and electricity, and withstands almost any weather condition.
84% Of New Buses Might Be Electric By 2030
New research predicts most new buses will be electric in the coming decade.
This Tech Giant Just Committed To Using 100% Renewable Energy
Fujistu is a leader in the tech space, and has just committed to using all clean energy.