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How to Find an Eco-Friendly Apartment in Boston (or any other town)

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:16:35 +0000

For many people, a green lifestyle starts with the right address. The challenge is finding one, much less one you can afford to live in. Here are a few pointers on how to find an eco-friendly apartment in Boston while finding a great place to live. Look for Eco-Friendly Apartments Eco-friendly buildings could be anything […]

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3 Ways Drivers can Live Greener

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:46:42 +0000

Photo by Andreas Dress on Unsplash We get it: you love your car, and of course you need a way to get from point A to point B. Cars are part of our everyday lives; there’s a necessity to travel. And it’s NOT always possible to use public transport or find a carpool that’s heading […]

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World’s First Plant-Based Running Shoes- by Reebok

Mila Luleva — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:07:51 +0000

Reebok introduces running shoes made entirely of plant-based materials. Running is one of those sports that are so easy to practice. All you need is a pair of great shoes, light reflecting outfit (safety first!) and off you go. No memberships, no special equipment- just the track, your shoes and you! The statistics clearly support […]

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Alternative Ways to Take Part in the Climate Strike Today

Mila Luleva — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:48:01 +0000

The World’s biggest climate strike is taking place today ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York. Do you want to be part of it? Here are a few ideas of what you can do in case you are unable to join the crowds. I honestly cannot imagine that there are […]

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Ancient Irrigation Systems Could Help Peru on Water Security

Matias Prieto — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:29:22 +0000

Between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains, Peru’s coastal region relies on surface water from the Andes for drinking water, industry and animal and crop farming. This region, which includes the 12 million residents of Lima is often overwhelmed with rain in the wet season. However, by the time the dry season comes, water […]

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How To Go Green in Amsterdam! Fancy a Weed-Picking Date?

Mila Luleva — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:46:59 +0000

If you visited Amsterdam in the last couple of years, you were most likely (89% to be exact) one of these two types of tourists. The first type is the tourist, who went there with one, maximum two ideas in mind (of course one of them is to see the canals, what did you think?). […]

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Ecuador Amazon Tribe Win First Victory Against Oil Companies

Matias Prieto — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 20:41:58 +0000

Ecuador’s Waorani indigenous tribe won their first victory against big oil companies in a ruling that blocks the companies’ entry onto ancestral Amazonian lands for oil exploration activities. After two weeks of deliberations, a criminal court in Puyo, central Ecuador, accepted a Waorani bid for court protection in Pastaza province to stop an oil bidding process after […]

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Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Clean Up Earth With Robots and AI

Matias Prieto — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 11:42:34 +0000

After saving the earth a few times on the big screen, Robert is now taking real action. “Iron Man” spoke at this year’s re:MARS conference in Las Vegas — an event hosted by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos — about how robotics, AI, and other advanced technologies could be the solution for reversing humanity’s destructive carbon […]

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Hungary to Build $1 Billion Green-Powered Town From Scratch

Matias Prieto — Sat, 08 Jun 2019 11:42:08 +0000

Hungary is planning to create a green-powered town with jobs and housing for thousands on a barren strip of Danube flood plain. German property investment company FAKT invested $1.1 billion in the 1.27 square mile horticultural and infrastructure project that could create 5,000 permanent jobs. The carbon-neutral town will draw mainly on solar and […]

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ESA Living Planet Symposium: Tackling Food Security from Space

Mila Luleva — Thu, 23 May 2019 18:27:17 +0000

From monitoring air quality, through coastal zones and biodiversity, climate and weather patterns, all the way to soils and food security- satellites can see it all. Last week in Milan, Italy, the European Space Agency (ESA) held the Living Planet Scientific Symposium. Scientists, researchers and environmental professionals from around the globe, gathered to share their […]

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Scientists Fix the Process of Photosynthesis

Mila Luleva — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 14:10:26 +0000

Scientists discovered a way to fix one of nature’s biggest flaws. They improved the process of photosynthesis and demonstrated huge boost in biomass production. Did you know that nature’s biggest flaw is related to photosynthesis? One of the most crucial natural processes that could assist us in mitigating climate change, is failing. How? Well, apparently […]

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Japanese Pub Made from Recycled Materials in a Zero-Waste Town

Mila Luleva — Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:10:25 +0000

This incredible pub in Japan is a symbol of sustainability. Built in the outskirts of a zero-waste town, the pub’s interior and exterior are made of reclaimed and recycled materials. If I have to pick the most sustainable and environment-oriented country I have visited, Japan will definitely be right up there in my top three. […]

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Vouching Against Juicing In Support of Chewing Fruits

Mila Luleva — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:11:52 +0000

Why do people continuously juice their fruit and vegetables instead of biting into them? A week ago, I was invited to a friend’s house for brunch. Both of us have somewhat healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle. We take care of our nutrition, we eat mostly organic and local produce, we do not eat meat, we exercise […]

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Loop product delivery in refillable containers, at your door–backed by 25 major brands

Effie P — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 13:50:34 +0000

TerraCycle is a waste management company that partnered up with 25 international brands to provide a system for delivering common consumer products in refillable containers. Customers place their orders via a website and receive them at their door, within a reusable tote. When the cereals, detergent or ice-cream has been used up, the customer just […]

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New Eco-Friendly Method to Make Olives Tasty

Mila Luleva — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 21:53:07 +0000

Researchers from University of California- Davis, developed a greener method to remove bitter taste from olives. I have to admit that when I shop for groceries at a wholefood stores, I rarely stop and think about the processes involved in bringing these to the shelves. I am aware of the health benefits these have, and […]

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Taking games seriously: Games for Sustainability

Effie P — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:25:23 +0000

Say you are a mayor in a small, messy city somewhere on this planet. You want your city to be efficient, you want a healthy environment for your voters, you want good financial prospects for the industry funding your campaign. And you believe you can have it all by implementing sustainability in your policies. Where […]

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FloWater Raises Extra Funding for Water Bottle Refilling Stations

Mila Luleva — Sat, 05 Jan 2019 15:12:26 +0000

FloWater, manufacturers of water bottle refilling stations, just raised the incredible $15 million. Only eight years old, the company has already pleased customers like Google, Airbnb, and even Red Bull. It is insane how something simple like having a sip of water can have such a big impact. If you are somewhere on the street, […]

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Coca Cola Signs Deal to Use Captured CO2

Mila Luleva — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:36:10 +0000

Coca Cola will be using carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere in their fizzy mineral water. Carbon capture has been a quite hot topic in the last couple of years. Numerous companies have been trying to make use of the unwanted atmospheric gas in various industries. Products range from mattresses, to jewelry, and even carbon […]

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Artificial Islands to Host Wildlife in the Middle of the Netherlands

Effie P — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 14:14:10 +0000

If the Dutch can engineer their country out of the expanse of the sea, they can also build islands to host wildlife. And so an artificial archipelago appeared in the lake of Markermeer, with islands to create breeding grounds for seabirds and to improve the water ecology of the lake. Markermeer lake is a shallow, […]

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Top 10 Environmental Milestones of 2018

Mila Luleva — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:49:09 +0000

Coming closer to the end of the year, it is quite natural to take a step back and review what has happened in the course of the past 12 months. When it comes to making steps towards better environment, there is quite a lot to ask for, this is for sure. Nevertheless, we managed to […]

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Brazil’s new leader threatens Amazonia. Munduruku, the tribe that is getting ready to fight

Matias Prieto — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:40:00 +0000

A team of New York Times journalists went into the Brazilian Amazonia and spent some time living with a tribe from the Native Territory Munduruku to take a closer look on the fights against deforestation. In areas already affected by deforestation and illegal mining, munduruku warriors are defending their lands. The new elected president of […]

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North of England Poised for Green Jobs Boom

Matthew Fiala — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:42:41 +0000

The North of England is set to enjoy a boom in the number of green jobs over the next 12 years, thanks to the growth of low-carbon industries such as offshore wind energy. According to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), some 46,000 new green jobs could be created in […]

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Where are the Green Jobs ??

Matthew Fiala — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:07:46 +0000

Job seekers continue to pursue “green jobs: in sectors like renewables and conservation with varying degrees of luck. What may be a surprise to many, Texas is leading the way in sectors like wind power, currently supporting over 24,000 such jobs back with over $42 billion in capital. These jobs are just a small part […]

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Bayer to Pay $1.45Bn In Glyphosate Damages

Arsenij Percov — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 07:48:33 +0000

According to a German environment ministry’s spokesman, by the end of the current legislative period, which ends in 3 years, use of glyphosate based weedkillers should be halted. Additionally, after a California jury ordered Germany’s Bayer’s (BAYGn.DE) unit, Monsanto, to pay $289 million for not warning of cancer risk posed by its most popular weed […]

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“Wired” Video Game to Teach Children About Electricity

Arsenij Percov — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:28:46 +0000

Researchers at the University of Cambridge developed a new video game that will help teenagers to understand electricity. It features a series of puzzles in order to encourage more of them to study engineering at university. The video game was called Wired. It is available for download and play starting this week. The game teaches […]

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Apple Launches New Renewable Energy Fund In China

Arsenij Percov — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 20:05:20 +0000

Apple announced earlier this year that its global facilities are powered by 100 percent renewable energy. However, its climate action plan did not stop there. This month, Apple announced that it launches a new first-of-its-kind clean energy investment fund in China. Its goal is to connect suppliers with renewable energy sources. They will invest $300 […]

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New Class of Eco-Friendly Herbicide Discovered in Fungal Genome

Guest Contributor — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 19:08:37 +0000

As weeds continue to develop herbicide-resistance, it is becoming increasingly important to find alternatives to combat these pests. In a new study, a team of researchers from UCLA Samueli and the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry have discovered a potentially very useful product in a fungal genome. This could lead to the first new class […]

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New Enzyme Converts Plant-Derived Lignin to Bioplastics

Arsenij Percov — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:46:29 +0000

An international research team, including scientists from U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory, has discovered a new family of cytochrome P450 enzymes. They are highly versatile enzymes, which can be found in the human body. They are involved in different important metabolic pathways. For decades, researchers only knew about Families A through M […]

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Electric Eel Inspires New Power Device

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 22:28:44 +0000

In search of implantable devices appropriate for medical treatment applications such as the cardiac defibrillator and the deep brain stimulator, researchers are requiring a power source that is rechargeable in vivo, flexible, and biocompatible. Learning from how an electric eel can generate its own electricity – 600 volts and 1 ampere of electric current – […]

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Eco-friendly Businesses Growing Fast in Asia

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 15:31:38 +0000

Small private businesses that aim to fight climate change and prevent more environmental destructions are flourishing rapidly in Asia. Globally, the current worth of these environment-friendly businesses has reached over $1 trillion, according to a report by the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corp (IFC). This suggests that there are a lot of opportunities in […]

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Green Roofs Could Help Mitigate Climate Change, Says Study

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:10:57 +0000

Green roofs, which are gardens installed on top of building structures, offer insulation that allows energy saving and protection from heat. In addition, these green roofs contribute to pollution reduction. With sufficient quantity of these roofs, the quality of environmental conditions in an area can be improved. “To mitigate the effects of climate change, we […]

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How to Save Bananas from Extinction

Guest Contributor — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:24:33 +0000

Most people will agree that bananas are some of the cheapest fruits around and that they can be found in stores all over the world. However, we would be wrong to assume that they will be around forever. Banana plants face an extremely serious fungal disease called Panama Disease Tropical Race 4(TR4). A large number […]

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Massive Chinese Project to Move 10bln Cubic Meters of Water to Arid Areas in the North

Guest Contributor — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:27:23 +0000

Through an incredible feat of engineering, China has successfully moved 10 billion cubic meters of fresh water across the country, as a result of a water diversion project that aims to help the arid regions in the North. The northern regions of the country have seen increases in agriculture, population, and also manufacturing, all of […]

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Earth’s Own Mantle Could Be Producing Oxygen, Water and CO2

Guest Contributor — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:07:48 +0000

A research project in which the University of Texas, Arlington, teamed up with Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology has uncovered that there is a chance that hydrogen, oxygen, water and carbon dioxide are being generated in the planet’s mantle. The team concentrated their efforts on analyzing a portion of the earth’s upper mantle from the […]

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Cannabis Farms’ Carbon Emissions: Scientists Studying How to Reduce Them

Guest Contributor — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:03:06 +0000

When thinking about protecting the environment and stopping carbon emissions, most people do not think about how cannabis farms fit into the equation. However, the problem becomes clear when considering how these farms work. The cannabis is grown indoors, in controlled environments, which use massive amounts of electricity in order to function properly. In other […]

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HARVEST: Experimental Wind Powered Rig to Mine Zcash Cryptocurrency

Guest Contributor — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 05:03:50 +0000

If we are to consider the destructive capabilities of the extreme weather that we have faced in the past months, it is probably safe to say that the climate change has become a life-threatening issue, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer. Pollution is slowly increasing the number of deaths caused by heart […]

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How Materials Homes are Made of Influence Your Health

Guest Contributor — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 18:28:19 +0000

Studies have proved that houses need far more than solar panels and recycling systems in order to be considered not only green but also healthy. One such research project has shown that homes that do not have proper ventilation may face the dangers of Volatile Organic Compounds buildups, which are harmful to both the environment, […]

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Climate Change: Lack of Action Costs Up to 10x More Than Adaptation

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:17:16 +0000

A study supported by Sao Paulo Research Foundation forecasts that by 2100, the sea level at coastal city Santos, where Latin America’s biggest harbor is found, may become 45 cm higher, resulting to more frequent storm surges. Moreover, its tides will have greater peaks, implying a higher probability of floods and erosion. a separate study […]

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New Technique to Better Estimate GHG Emissions from Fossil Fuels

Guest Contributor — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:32:12 +0000

A team of scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology has developed an instrument that could be used to determine the percentage of carbon found in the atmosphere, that comes from the burning of fossil fuels. The core concept of the technology is similar to the one used in carbon dating, which essentially […]

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Germany Far Behind Its 2020 Climate Target

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 21:36:21 +0000

It was already disclosed by the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel that Germany will be five percent behind its 2020 climate goal of forty-percent reduction in carbon dioxide emission. However, a study conducted by Agora Energiewende forecasts that the deviation will actually be larger than the previous estimate. Instead of five percent, Germany is lagging […]

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Earth Overshoot Day 2017: Our Share of Earth’s Resources This Year are Gone.

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:00:04 +0000

Yesterday was Earth Overshoot Day. Earth’s resources are all we have right now when it comes to food, construction materials, a large part of the energy extracted, air and water. Yesterday, we’ve just depleted our consumption ratio for this year. What this means is that Earth can’t regenerate what we’ve consumed so far this year […]

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How Solar XL Can Block the Keystone XL Pipeline in Nebraska

Nicholas Say — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:51:27 +0000

Jim and Chris Carlson know what money can buy, and what it can’t. If you don’t know these men, you are probably not alone. Many people know about Trans Canada’s Keystone XL pipeline project, and all the potential risks that it creates. But fewer people are going out of their way to resist its construction. […]

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FytoStick, The Smart Hiking Stick That Plants Seeds Automatically

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:50:03 +0000

In an interesting attempt to save bees and to plant trees, PalmPrint Innovations LLC in Baltimore has started an Indiegogo campaign for their FytoStick – a smart hiking stick that plants a seed each and every time it touches the ground. The FytoStick even comes with an app that allows the user to see how […]

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New Plasma Treatment of Fruits and Vegetables Could Reduce Food Waste

Nicholas Say — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:53:19 +0000

A person in a developed country wasted around 100 kilos of food last year. It’s pathetic and now we have a new way to nanny people into continuing their disgusting behaviors by insulating them from actually caring about their buying habits. There is an extremely intelligent doctor in Australia, and she has figured out how […]

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Department of Energy’s Green Initiatives Still Alive, Despite Trump

Nicholas Say — Thu, 23 Mar 2017 17:32:25 +0000

As of yet, President Trump hasn’t de-funded the DoE and shut down badly needed sustainable energy programs. His appointee Rick Perry is making the rounds, and appears to be interested in creating connections with level headed backers of green technology. Many of the future programs that the DOE will offer come down to the new […]

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Several Houseplants Can Clean the Indoor Air Pollution, NASA Claims

Ece Polat — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:47:03 +0000

NASA concluded that certain houseplants are highly effective in removing toxic chemicals from the air. In its research to improve air-quality in closed environments, NASA decided: “Both plant leaves and roots are utilized in removing trace levels of toxic vapors from inside tightly sealed buildings. Low levels of chemicals such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde […]

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Londoners Who Drive Kids to School Could Pay £100 Fine

Nicholas Say — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 12:39:24 +0000

It looks like East London has had it with traffic around schools. A new policy will fine parents £100 for dropping off their kids, and if they keep at it they fines rise from there. This policy is aimed at safety, and resolving the problems that school traffic creates for the neighborhoods. In many cases […]

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Converting Carbon Dioxide to Methane Now Possible With Rhodium

Ece Polat — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 18:51:46 +0000

Using UV light, Duke University researchers managed to develop nanoparticles that act as a catalyzer while converting carbon dioxide into methane. This new nanoparticle requires UV light as the UV light contains more energy than visible light. Scientist now look ways to proceed this reaction with natural light so the reaction can take place with […]

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Renewable Power To Cause Peak Coal and Oil Use By 2020

Nicholas Say — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 08:02:39 +0000

It looks like all of our efforts to embrace renewable sources of energy generation are starting to pay off in a big way. A new report from researchers at the Grantham Institute has announced that by 2020 coal and oil demand is set to decline, and that peak is being brought about by the next […]

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People Respond to Price When It Comes to Fuel Economy

Nicholas Say — Sat, 28 Jan 2017 08:43:14 +0000

It would appear that drivers in The United States are influenced far more by simple economics than concerns for the environment when it comes to burning less gas. In a recent study market research firm MaritzCX reported that car buyers became conscious of fuel economy only when gasoline was selling for more than 3 dollars […]

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Collared Flycatcher’s Evolution Influenced by Climate Change

Ece Polat — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 13:41:25 +0000

Researchers at Uppsala University found evidence about climate change changing the face characteristics of the collared flycatchers, affecting the ornament traits. In the annual fitness selection, the forehead patch size was found to change compared to last year. This change was accounted to the rising spring temperatures in the collared flycatchers’ breeding site. In the […]

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European Investment Bank Pledges Unwavering Support for Green Investment

Nicholas Say — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:43:18 +0000

Today reassurances were made by the head of the European Investment Bank that large scale lending to green development would continue regardless of the absurdities that are happening on the other side of the Atlantic. EIB President Werner Hoyer stood tall today and told the world that climate change is an important issue and the […]

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Extinction of Australian Megafauna due to Humans, not Climate Change

Ece Polat — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 14:43:23 +0000

The organic waste of an astonishing creature from Australia that was extinct 45,000 years ago, revealed the extinction’s primary reason as humans and not the climate change. This creature belongs to the Australian megafauna collection, which collects traces of animals that once existed 50,000 years ago. The creature takes its place along with 25-foot lizards, […]

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New Carbon-Based Wonder Material Soaks Radioactive Pollution from Water

Nicholas Say — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:48:45 +0000

In a recent collaborative study conducted between university researchers from Rice and Kazan, it was discovered that cleaning up the radioactive mess that we have created is a lot easier than was previously thought. The research found that by using two relatively inexpensive materials, a large percentage of radioactive contaminants could easily be removed from […]

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Japan Prius Drivers Rewarded for Using EV Mode

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:43:28 +0000

Toyota is looking to reward Prius drivers in Japan with points for maximizing the use of full electric mode. The “game” is available to all new Prius plug-in users (aka Prius Prime for the rest of the world). Toyota has struck a deal with five important Japanese electricity providers to do this, and the points […]

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Let’s Vow to Heal the Ozone Hole by 2050, On This World Ozone Day

Satya Sivani — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 14:04:48 +0000

Three decades back, news had it that a hole appeared in the Ozone layer over Antarctica. The world shivered with fear. All the Countries responded quickly and the result is the Montreal protocol,1987, to ban ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs. Scientists say that the efforts that are being put since 1995 in restoring the Ozone […]

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Disappearance of the Aral Sea, One of the Biggest Man-made Disasters

Mila Luleva — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:15:47 +0000

Aral Sea, the one that was once the biggest land-locked lake, providing food and jobs to thousands, is now only history. And people have only themselves to blame. We have learnt to live with natural disasters- hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, earthquakes. Although some might argue whether or not the severity of these has increased due to […]

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Aldi Is Banning Hazardous Chemicals from Their Shelves

Courtney Lepping — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 08:23:39 +0000

Discount store Aldi’s stated objective is to create a healthier brand for consumers, being that the pesticides generate political concern over their usage. Customers will know that several different pesticides will be removed, and for different reasons. Thiamethoxam and Chlorpyrifos might pose an autoimmune disorder threat, for example, as it has been found to be […]

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New Solar Cell Behaves Like Actual Plant

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:49:19 +0000

There’s an efficient new solar cell that can basically perform the job of any plant: convert carbon dioxide into fuel. Instead of a photovoltaic solar cell, the photosynthetic solar cell aims to utilize the excess carbon in the atmosphere and make fuel from that. The characteristics and appearance of such solar cell is much like […]

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Waste-to-Energy Plant Coming to South Africa

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:48:47 +0000

Exciting news coming from South Africa: a renewable energy project is underway that will provide electricity to households through waste management. The engineering company Black & Veatch, which originates from the U.S. and has existed for over 50 years, will be assisting the upcoming waste-to-energy (WTE) plant that will be stationed in Drakenstein. Sub-Saharan Africa […]

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Antarctic Ozone Hole to Be Healed by 2060

Courtney Lepping — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:15:04 +0000

There’s justification for the changes we’ve made in our personal lives to help the environment. The Antarctic ozone hole appears to be healing. The atmospheric chemist Susan Soloman, who was part of the recently published study on the Antarctic ozone hole, suggests that the ozone hole will heal towards the end of the century. The […]

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New Study Finds Algae That Melt Arctic Ice

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:24:26 +0000

Not many have heard of the albedo effect, where microorganisms are theorized to be melting the Arctic. This is displayed by pink snow. The researcher Stefanie Lutz published a study about the decline of albedo, or reflection of sunlight on the earth’s surface, in snow and ice caused by pink algae. 40 samples from 21 […]

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“Norway’s Gas-Powered Car Ban” Rumor is a Rumor

Courtney Lepping — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 14:06:07 +0000

The rumor that Norway is planning to ban gas-powered car sales by 2025 shows that vague Tweets have the potential to produce a misinformed population. Tesla’s Elon Musk misinterpreted the Norwegian newspaper as exclaiming that there would be a ban on fuel cars. Musk Tweeted, “Just heard that Norway will ban new sales of fuel […]

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Hellisheidi Researchers Transform Carbon Dioxide into Mineral

Courtney Lepping — Sat, 11 Jun 2016 20:56:25 +0000

Researchers at the largest geothermal facility in the world, The Hellisheidi power plant beat the time constraints predicted for carbon storage. Storing carbon dioxide underground has been a problematic topic because of suspicions that the natural chemical reactions required would just take too much time. It took less than two years for 95% of the […]

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Monsanto Begs to Keep “Cancer-causing” Glyphosate on Market

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 07:54:04 +0000

Monsanto seeks to renew its glyphosate license for another 15 years despite an International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) 2015 study that predicted the chemical could cause cancer. In the United States and Brazil, Monsanto sells genetically modified glyphosate-resistant corn and soybean seeds. Unfortunately the herbicide glyphosate may present health problems. The majority of […]

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Chinese Kindergartners More Knowledgeable About Electric Cars

Courtney Lepping — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:58:11 +0000

Not many were introduced to electric cars as early as kindergarten. Yet, in China, Tesla is providing an educational program for kindergartners to learn about green transportation. Children will learn the differences between electric and gas powered vehicles. Compared to the United States where fossil fuel concerns are mainly focused on profits, China is providing […]

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Agricultural Soil Impacted by Fracking Chemical Spills

Courtney Lepping — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 20:19:24 +0000

Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) chemicals sometimes end up where they’re not supposed to be: in agricultural soil. Toxic biocides, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and slicking agents are some of many types of chemicals used to extract oil and gas from shale and rock. The chemicals aid in extraction, but what happens after a spill? Scientists from Colorado […]

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University Sets to Calculate Nitrogen Footprint

Courtney Lepping — Mon, 30 May 2016 17:26:24 +0000

The carbon footprint. This term has been in the news for years, sometimes assumed to be the highest tax on the environment. But as Nitrogen Footprint Project Manager Castner points out, the nitrogen footprint holds equal ground with environmental issues. An internationally supported project inspired by a scientist and carried out by Eastern Mennonite University […]

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Japan Prepares New Non-nuclear Energy Plan

Courtney Lepping — Sat, 28 May 2016 09:21:17 +0000

Japan is going to release an energy plan next year that shifts away from nuclear power but may lead to a greater dependence on coal-fired power plants. The proposed change was predictable. Japanese individuals oppose nuclear power because of the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Attempts by the pro-nuclear industry ministry to provide the country with more […]

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Bio-Bean Turns Coffee Grounds into Clean Fuel

Mila Luleva — Wed, 04 May 2016 07:05:50 +0000

British startup converts tonnes of waste coffee grounds into carbon neutral fuel. Coffee grounds are known for being a perfect natural fertilizer. But, the great properties of coffee grounds extend way beyond just a simple addition to the back yard. Recently, research and various other industries have focused on finding other green applications, keeping coffee […]

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Researchers Produce Energy from Rotten Tomatoes

Mila Luleva — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:46:02 +0000

Rotten tomatoes might be the latest source of renewable energy, courtesy of a research team from Princeton. The diversity of sources for production of renewable energy is incredible. Scientists keep finding new and exciting ways to stimulate the movement of electrons through mediums of all shapes, sizes and origins. Many of these sources, of course, are […]

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Forest Burning is “Carbon Neutral,” Says US Senator

Mila Luleva — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:54:53 +0000

Burning forest wood is now considered carbon neutral, according to a shocking new amendment to the Energy Modernization act of 2015. Politicians have the power to make something legal or illegal in a matter of seconds. However, we all hope that when a new legislation is brought forward, the improvements it introduces are based on […]

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UNICEF Tap: Do Not Touch Your Phone For 5 Minutes, Save a Life

Mila Luleva — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:21:49 +0000

UNICEF Tap project together with Giorgio Armani and S’well challenges you not to touch your phone for five minutes. In return, they will fund one full day supply of drinking water for a child. So, how long can you go without touching your smartphone? A week? A day? An hour? What if I told you that you […]

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Flushing Your Toilets With Harvested Rainwater Could Save the Planet

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:21:12 +0000

Water shortages are the worst nightmare of any city, and as summer is to come in a few months, they will be more likely to happen, at least in places like California. A team of researchers from Drexel University are encouraging people to harvest rainwater for flushing their toilets. They said that rain falling on cities […]

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An Imaginary Movie Titled: “Going Green”

Guest Contributor — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:49:08 +0000

ACT I – Lets talk about the color Green. Green lighting a project in Hollywood… used to mean a producer got the okay to spend 200 million dollars on the next Michael Bay blockbuster film. Green screens on a sound stage . . . used to refer to the backdrops used while filming, to allow […]

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Five Green Tech – New Year’s Resolutions for 2016

Mila Luleva — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 13:49:28 +0000

Looking for New Year’s resolutions? Here are five green suggestions. It is that time of the year again, wen we look in retrospect, we analyze what went right and what went wrong over the past 12 months, and we start thinking of where we can improve. Most of us make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to […]

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Qube: The Cheap Smart LED Lightbulb You’ve Been Waiting For

Mila Luleva — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:09:03 +0000

The Qube smart LED bulb is fully controlled via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it provides light in millions of colors, and it comes at a super affordable price. Everything is “smart” these days- homes, phones, gadgets, you name it. Technology is advancing so fast, that even our own minds cannot keep up. But, as fast as […]

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COP21: India and France to Lead International Solar Alliance

Annika Tostengard — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:41:54 +0000

The COP21 UN summit on climate change, located in Paris this year, hadn’t even completed the first day of proceedings before it was announced that France and India will head an International Solar Alliance. Their goal is to provide solar access around the world. It was also revealed that nineteen emissions-heavy countries have pledged to […]

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Greenbuild Expo 2015 Reveals 8 New Innovations

Michelle Lutz — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 07:44:56 +0000

There is stiff competition for the best new item that will protect the earth, with the younger generation busy finding new and exciting ways to create clean green technology. Greenbuild’s expo has taken place every year since 2006 and stands strong with a desire to bring sustainable innovations to attendees. Onyx Solar Panels – These solar […]

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Apple’s Operations in Singapore Fully Powered by Sunlight

Mila Luleva — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:44:45 +0000

Tech giant Apple announced that all their operations in Singapore will be powered by sunlight. The guys at Apple have made quite a solid long-term commitment to green energy, and it seems they are not likely to bail out. In a recent announcement, the tech gurus revealed a new contract with Sunseap Group, Singapore’s city-state […]

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Carbon Emissions from China Higher than Reported

Annika Tostengard — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:18:44 +0000

Recent reports that China’s carbon emissions from burning coal are declining may have been premature, according to new numbers released by the Chinese government. The numbers show that China has not reduced its emissions at all and is actually burning 17% more coal than what was previously reported. The New York Times writer who first reported news of the […]

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Teenager Develops Cheap Device to Harness Energy from Ocean Currents

Mila Luleva — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:53:41 +0000

Fifteen years old high-school student from Florida develops an ultra cheap technology to harness the power of ocean currents. One more brilliant invention is to be added to the list of great inventions by teenagers. Hannah Herbst, a bright student at Florida Atlantic University High School, developed an instrument that has the potential to save […]

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British Startup Uses Drones to Replant Forests

Mila Luleva — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:11:04 +0000

UK-based start-up proposes a high-tech solution to the extreme deforestation- replanting the forests with drones. We have told you here about numerous initiatives that have taken up the heavy task to monitor and prevent extensive and often illegal cutting of the world’s forest- some examples include the global forest watch, and Rainforest Connection. Unfortunately, the […]

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Volkswagen CEO Resigns After Emissions Scandal

Mila Luleva — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 18:22:10 +0000

The chief executive of one of the world’s leading automakers, Volkswagen, has resigned after admitting to knowing about 11 million cars falsely passing emissions tests. Volkswagen, the company that managed to sustain its image as a maker of arguably the most eco-friendly designs for many years, has stunned the world with the resignation of the […]

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Shine – a Brighter Solar Light and Charger

Mila Luleva — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:35:01 +0000

Shine is a new and improved solar light, which is brighter than its ancestors and can charge your phone. Solar lights are nothing new, they have been around for quite a while, being marketed around the world as free light for those in need. The primary market of most companies producing these great gadgets is […]

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Coffee Grounds Can be Used to Capture Carbon

Mila Luleva — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:56:26 +0000

Scientists in South Korea have found a way to turn coffee grounds from waste into a cheap and effective material that captures carbon. Coffee grounds have found quite a number of applications over the years- from being used in cosmetics instead of microplastics, through unblocking drains and replacing chemical fertilizer, all the way to being […]

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Compostable Electronics to Hit the Shelves in Three Years

Mila Luleva — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:42:51 +0000

German scientists claim to have found the key to tackling the problem with ever-so-growing amounts of electronic waste- biodegradable, compostable electronics. I doubt a decade ago anyone could have predicted this incredible boom on the market for electronics. The competition between the big tech giants to develop the bigger and better smartphone, or the next […]

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Buying Carbon Credits in Russia or Ukraine Not Eco-Friendly, Says Study

Annika Tostengard — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:36:45 +0000

A Stockholm study has discovered that buying carbon credits from Russia and Ukraine may be doing little to nothing for the environment. The countries have been selling carbon credits to the UK as part of a UN deal, and in some cases were even creating problems in order to solve them to create and sell the credits. According […]

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Anaerobic Digesters are Profitable for US Livestock Farms

Mila Luleva — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:34:05 +0000

Installing biogas recovery systems in US livestock farms is not only economically profitable, but also helps reducing of greenhouse gas emissions and underground water pollution. Livestock farms have always had that bad reputation when it comes to climate change and emissions. Every step along the way, from feeding and growing the animals, to putting them […]

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Caron Bicycle Offers Six Ways to Pedal and Move Forward

Mila Luleva — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 19:06:06 +0000

Caron Bicycle is a no-ordinary two wheeler- it allows you to move forward, while pedaling backwards, and more. On my quest to convince more people to leave cars behind and jump on a green two-wheeler, I have written about various models and versions of new and improved bicycles that provide numerous advantages and gadgets to […]

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4 Degrees That Help Us Become Better Stewards of Our Planet

Guest Contributor — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 19:11:12 +0000

With an ever-increasing trend of “save our planet,” there come to the surface four distinct degrees that touch on various facets of preserving our natural habitat. Environmental Engineering Natural Science Managers Chemical Engineering Environmental Policy Our article below covers some details of what is typically required to obtain such careers; what their earning capacity is […]

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Fontus, Solar Powered Device That Harvests Water From Air

Mila Luleva — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:42:21 +0000

Fontus is a smart compact solar-powered device that can pull out moisture from the air when attached to a moving bicycle. Hydration is the key to maximum performance at any sport. Drinking enough water is the easiest and safest way to ensure that your body is operating the way it should, without putting any pressure […]

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Spikey, a Shower Curtain That Kicks Out Water Wasters

Mila Luleva — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:30:47 +0000

Having trouble saving water during the morning shower? No problem, Spiky is here, the shower curtain that will literally kick you out of there if you start wasting. California’s drought is definitely making history. Everybody is pointing fingers at everyone else, yet very few are acting. People keep carelessly watering their gardens, when there are […]

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EV Supporter Embarks on First Carbon Negative Road Trip

Mila Luleva — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:09:29 +0000

Young EV enthusiast and environmental campaigner begins an extraordinary 100 day carbon negative journey. He will travel on electric charge and plant 48 trees, one in each state he passes through. There are many ways in which we all can contribute to a better and cleaner environment. All it takes is to sacrifice just that […]

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Alternative Energy Investments Higher Than Reported

Annika Tostengard — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 06:32:53 +0000

The alternative energy investments by a Bloomberg investment group are much higher than previously released. The Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) group has made a correction to their initial investment numbers for the second quarter of 2015, indicating that they spent more money on clean energy than previously thought. While 2015’s numbers were looking disheartening when compared to […]

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Facebook’s New Data Center Powered by 200 MW Texas Wind Farm

Satya Sivani — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:32:24 +0000

Facebook announced that its fifth privately owned and second 100 percent renewable energy powered data center is being built at Fort Worth, Texas, with $1 billion. To suffice for the data center’s energy requirements, Facebook is co-developing a 200 MW wind farm in collaboration with the local energy companies – Citigroup Energy, Alterra Power Corporation, and […]

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Philips Opens World’s Largest Indoor Farming Facility in Holland

Mila Luleva — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:22:37 +0000

GrowWise City Farming Center, the biggest indoor farming facility for research and development, began operation in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, courtesy of Philips. With the world getting nearer and nearer to a huge food scarcity crisis, researchers and engineers from around the world gather knowledge and resources to develop means for water-saving, climate-independent farming practices. Not […]

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IMF: Fossil Fuels Subsidized $5.3 trillion in 2015 Alone

Annika Tostengard — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 05:40:26 +0000

An estimate by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reveals that the true cost of fossil fuels is expected to total $5.3 trillion in subsidies in 2015. Broken down, the number becomes $10 million every minute(!!!), a shocking fact that has many concerned. The estimate is much higher than the number released by the IMF in […]

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A “Green” Beer We Can All Get Behind

Sarah Higman — Sat, 27 Jun 2015 04:54:19 +0000

Looking for your new favorite beer? Look no further, meet the West’s best kept secret Sierra Nevada Beer. Sierra Nevada Beer could be the greenest beer in the world; from start to finish sustainability is the keystone of their production. Let’s start with energy; Sierra Nevada owns one of the largest privately owned solar arrays […]

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Meet India’s Waterman Reviving Waterways One River at a Time

Sarah Higman — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:46:41 +0000

Rajendra Singh is a remarkable individual who is doing more as individual to combat climate change than most of us put together. Using a modern twist on an ancient technology Singh has provided clean water to over 1, 000 villages. Singh was recognized early this year with the prestigious Stockholm Water Prize (also known as […]

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