What You Probably Didn’t Know About Our National Forests
The National Forest Foundation put together this eye catching infographic illustrating the amazing things forests do for us. It’s important to keep this in... Read more.
How Your Trash Ends up in the Ocean [Infographic]
We’ve written extensively about the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. But have you ever wondered how exactly your trash, maybe hundreds of miles inland, makes... Read more.
You probably didn’t know how bad food waste is for the environment – Infographic
Almost one-third of all food produced in the U.S. In 2017 alone, for example, 103 million tons of food was ultimately thrown out. That kind of waste represents a... Read more.
Why Water is the New Oil – Infographic
What's driving water shortages across most cities in the world and what can be done about it? Here's a look at the factors contributing to the dwindling reserves... Read more.
Innovating the Wind Turbine: Google’s Latest Experiments Will Turn Wind Energy on its Head
Google will fly an 84-foot wind turbine next month as part of an ongoing experiment with wind energy. The turbines, or energy kites as they’re called by Google’s... Read more.
100% Green: Costa Rica has Nixed Fossil Fuels
Since the start of the year Costa Rica has been powered entirely by renewable energy. State-owner power company Costa Rican Electricity Institute says the milestone... Read more.
Merchants of Doubt: The Movie Every Climate Change Denier Needs to See
We all know someone who questions the science behind global warming. Whether a coworker, a friend, maybe a parent, they all point to the litany of studies seeking... Read more.
Float On In This Recycled Solar-Powered Home
Between Earth Ships, the Small House Movement, and others, there’s a huge desire for off-the-grid alternatives to typical housing options. London’s EcoFloLife... Read more.
London’s Next Pedestrian-Cycling Crossing Will Change How You Think About Bridges
As London redevelops the Battersea Power Station, a foreclosed coal plant untouched since 1983, plans have emerged for a new pedestrian-cycling bridge connecting... Read more.
These Goodyear Tires Can Charge Your Electric Car
Goodyear unveiled a tire prototype last week capable of powering an electric car. Released at the Geneva International Auto Show, the tire works by converting heat... Read more.
The Eiffel Tower Will Power Itself With Two New Silent Wind Turbines
The Eiffel Tower, forever a symbol of French ingenuity and heritage, has added two new wind turbines to its modernist frame. The 17-foot turbines are a part of a... Read more.
New Ford E-Bikes Alert Riders of Encroaching Cars Through Vibrating Handlebars
Of all people and in all places, Ford unveiled two new e-bikes this week at the Mobile World Conference in Barcalona. According to gizmag.com, the two prototypes,... Read more.
