International Environment Day Celebrated This June 5

International Environment Day Celebrated This June 5

This year's theme is Think.Eat.Save, the UN explains

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2013
Scotland Announces Plans to Build the World's Largest Wave Farm

Scotland Announces Plans to Build the World's Largest Wave Farm

The farm is expected to generate as much as 40MW of energy

New York Launches Its First Bicycle Sharing Program

New York Launches Its First Bicycle Sharing Program

Cycling enthusiasts can now pick and choose between 6,000 bikes

Scientists Figure Out Way to Produce Supergreen Fuel, Rid the Atmosphere of CO2

Scientists Figure Out Way to Produce Supergreen Fuel, Rid the Atmosphere of CO2

The researchers hope they'll soon test their technique outside the laboratory

Printable Solar Cells Rolled Out by Australian Researchers

Printable Solar Cells Rolled Out by Australian Researchers

Some of these printed solar cells are the size of an A3 sheet of paper

Solar-Powered Cooker Brings New Hope to People Living in the Developing World

Solar-Powered Cooker Brings New Hope to People Living in the Developing World

The cooker doubles as an electricity generator, can store heat

World's First Wind-Current Turbine Soon Up and Running off Japan's Coast

World's First Wind-Current Turbine Soon Up and Running off Japan's Coast

The turbine harvests energy from both winds and ocean currents at the same time

Hyundai Readies to Install the Largest Solar Power Plant in South Korea

Hyundai Readies to Install the Largest Solar Power Plant in South Korea

The car manufacturer hopes to install 40,000 solar photovoltaic modules by the end of 2013

Deforestation Affects Hydropower in Rainforest Areas

Deforestation Affects Hydropower in Rainforest Areas

Cutting trees upsets the natural balance, impacts on the effectiveness of dams

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 14th, 2013
People Should Start Eating Insects, the UN Suggests

People Should Start Eating Insects, the UN Suggests

Yuck factor aside, insects are a noteworthy source of nutrients

Indonesia Must Improve on Its Forest Governance, the UN Says

Indonesia Must Improve on Its Forest Governance, the UN Says

The country is yet to figure out how to properly look after its forests

Greenheads Congratulate Adele for Her Indoor Decorating Plan

Greenheads Congratulate Adele for Her Indoor Decorating Plan

The singer enjoys buying furniture from local thrift stores

Ian Somerhalder Now Teaching People How to Start RYOTs

Ian Somerhalder Now Teaching People How to Start RYOTs

The actor has agreed to be on the advisory board of RYOT.org

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 3rd, 2013
Sun-Powered Plane Takes Off This May 3

Sun-Powered Plane Takes Off This May 3

The Solar Impulse is to fly across the US powered by sun energy alone

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 1st, 2013
Verizon Spends $100 Million (€76.27 Million) on Green Energy Project

Verizon Spends $100 Million (€76.27 Million) on Green Energy Project

The company wants to provide 19 of its facilities in the US with clean energy

Grocery Delivery Services Are More Eco-Friendly Than Going to the Store

Grocery Delivery Services Are More Eco-Friendly Than Going to the Store

Having someone deliver your groceries is not just convenient, but also green

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 25th, 2013
China Reports Just 9% of the Fish It Catches in African and Other International Waters

China Reports Just 9% of the Fish It Catches in African and Other International Waters

Researchers warn about how China's fishing practices impact on the environment

 
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