Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

Algae Can Be Turned Into Crude Oil in Just 60 Minutes, Scientists Say

In nature, it takes millions of years for organic matter to turn into crude oil

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2013
Hunting Lions Can Benefit Conservation Efforts, Researchers Explain

Hunting Lions Can Benefit Conservation Efforts, Researchers Explain

New paper says it's OK to kill lions if sustainable quotas are set in place

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
US Announces $7M (€5M) Investments in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies

US Announces $7M (€5M) Investments in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies

The money will serve to bring such technologies online faster

Accordion-like Lamp Harvests Sun Energy to Give Light

Accordion-like Lamp Harvests Sun Energy to Give Light

The lamp is perfect for people living in developing countries, its creators say

Washing Your Hands with Hot Water Is a Complete Waste of Energy

Washing Your Hands with Hot Water Is a Complete Waste of Energy

Specialist says the hot water people wash their hands with does not kill germs

At Least Six Countries Must Work Together to Make One Jar of Nutella

At Least Six Countries Must Work Together to Make One Jar of Nutella

This sugary delight is anything but eco-friendly, greenheads would say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
$150M (€108.9M) in Clean Energy Tax Credits Announced in the US

$150M (€108.9M) in Clean Energy Tax Credits Announced in the US

The investments are expected to create thousands of job opportunities across the country

Waterwheel Washing Machine Does the Laundry Without Burning Energy

Waterwheel Washing Machine Does the Laundry Without Burning Energy

The contraption is meant for people who live near water, lack access to electricity

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2013
Vegan Leather Among the Winners of the 2013 Green Chemistry Awards

Vegan Leather Among the Winners of the 2013 Green Chemistry Awards

EPA honors five products and technologies that have transformed the chemical industry

The Average American Has a Yearly Material Footprint of 25 Tons

The Average American Has a Yearly Material Footprint of 25 Tons

By comparison, the average Chinese and Indian have one of 12 and 4 tons, respectively

Spa Made from Shipping Containers Might Open in San Francisco

Spa Made from Shipping Containers Might Open in San Francisco

The spa would be an “urban bathhouse for healthy hedonists”

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 12th, 2013
US Energy Department Announces $13M (€9.44M) Investments in Solar

US Energy Department Announces $13M (€9.44M) Investments in Solar

The money will be split between five companies in five of the country's states

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
Europe Bans Fish Discards

Europe Bans Fish Discards

The ban is expected to come into effect on January 1, 2014

Compostable Fruit Label Takes Just 22 Weeks to Break Down

Compostable Fruit Label Takes Just 22 Weeks to Break Down

The eco-friendly label is the creation of Sinclair International

Innovative Wall Doubles as a Water Heater, Looks like an Aquarium

Innovative Wall Doubles as a Water Heater, Looks like an Aquarium

The Water Wall harvests solar energy, ups the temperature of the liquid inside it

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 10th, 2013
Amazon’s Anti-“Wrap Rage” Battle Going According to Plan

Amazon’s Anti-“Wrap Rage” Battle Going According to Plan

The online retailer says its Frustration-Free Packaging initiative has proven successful

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 9th, 2013
Norwegian Hydropower Expected to Work as “Blue Battery” for Europe

Norwegian Hydropower Expected to Work as “Blue Battery” for Europe

This energy source would meet demands whenever wind fails to do so

 
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