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Energy
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India unveils renewable energy ambitions with big solar push
Coal powers 70 percent of India’s electricity generation, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged that by 2030, India will produce more energy through...
Researchers Develop Powerful and Affordable Pee-Powered Fuel Cell
The idea of removing urine from wastewater and using it to power a fuel cell would have seemed like science fiction not that long...
Business
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New Technique Turns Plastic Waste Back Into Refinery-Quality Oil
Chemicals and aircraft parts manufacturer Honeywell International announced this week that it’s come up with a new way to turn low-grade plastic waste into...
A new biodiversity baseline for the textile industry
The fashion and textile industry of the future needs to take actions today in order to have healthy land-based raw materials, which are a...
Nature
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Unofficial Count Shows Hope for Western Monarchs
Last year, the number of western monarch butterflies wintering on the California coast reached a record low, alarming conservationists. But this year, unofficial counts...
Some Whales Can Eat Upwards of 16 Tons of Tiny Shrimp...
It’s long been an incredible irony of the animal world. The biggest animals that have ever lived on Earth—whales the size of Boeing 737s—sustain...
Policy
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Biden proposes new rules to cut climate-warming methane emissions
More positive news about the environment, coming out of Glasgow as the Biden administration targets methane emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency says reducing methane emissions...
Climate-Bomb Arctic Drilling Project Takes Another Blow
Earthjustice is using the power of the law to stop projects in the US which are harmful to the environment. By using mechanisms within...
Sponsored
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SearchScene – Origin Story: The charitable search engine that puts people over profit.
SearchScene – Origin Story The charitable search engine that puts people over profit. SearchScene is a charitable search engine. Like Google, SearchScene makes its profits from the ads that appear at the top and bottom of your search results. Unlike Google, SearchScene donates 95% of its profits to charity. We focus on environmental and humanitarian charities that help tackle climate change and the suffering it causes. SearchScene was started by husband and wife team, Dr. Neil Williams and Dr. Ciara Muldoon. Neil, who is originally from Wales, worked as an Aerospace Engineer in the space industry in Germany for many years. When...
Traveling Responsibly towards a Sustainable Future
Traveling Responsibly towards a Sustainable Future Guest post by: Ella Clark, Life and Career Coach
So how does a self-confessed travel junkie fit in with green jobs and sustainability as he flies around the world with his signature Shemagh scarf and his wide-eyed curiosity?
Well, Simon Reeve was championing the cause of travelling as a way to open eyes and borders, and pointing out that our need to journey, is the "essence of our species". "Us travelling gives an economic incentive to protect and preserve" … for people to protect their nature reserves, their marine parks, their country and ways of...
Working in harmony with nature: successful sustainability
Working in harmony with nature: successful sustainability Jacqueline Watson, Managing Director, Citrefine International Ltd Over 25 years ago, our founder, Dr Paul Clarke, a tropical disease specialist, travelled to Southeast Asia and, during his trip, learnt about the use of Eucalyptus citriodora oil as a naturally derived insect repellent. Dr Clarke partnered with his friend and future co-founder, Ian Hughes-Guy, to determine if the oil’s insect repellence efficacy could be verified through the rigour of scientific testing. After extensive research, they confirmed that the locally sourced remedy was equal to the most effective synthetic alternatives and it was this discovery that inspired...
“That was a little bit of a wake-up”: Baltic countries have more litter than you may expect
“That was a little bit of a wake-up”: Baltic countries have more litter than you may expect Clean Games Baltic Cup unites them in a volunteer cleanup competition from 18th to 26th of September. For three years now Baltic countries have gotten together to participate in the Clean Games Baltic Cup which has been held annually on the World Cleanup Day. The difference from an ordinary cleanup is that participants from different Baltic cities compete in waste collecting and sorting and earn game points for the amount of garbage collected. This year competitions are going to be held in 10 countries. Poland,...
EarthEcho International 2021 Youth Leadership Summit
EarthEcho International 2021 Youth Leadership Summit EarthEcho International is uniting hundreds of young people, ages 13-25, from around the world, for learning, networking, and collaboration to restore and protect our ocean planet. Join EarthEcho founder, Philippe Cousteau Jr., in building a global youth movement and register yourself or a young person you know for the 2021 Youth Leadership Summit. This 6th annual FREE event connects participants virtually over 2 days for workshops, seminars, art projects and more! Leveraging EarthEcho's global network of scientists, policy leaders, influencers, and youth change-makers, the focus of the 2021 Youth Leadership Summit builds from a year...
Blog Posts
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The Upgrade to Homemade: A Look at Making Your Own Toiletries
The Upgrade to Homemade: A Look at Making Your Own Toiletries Guest Blog by: Trisa Bhuijle, blogger for The Sentimental Environmental(ist) From entire cupboards of hairspray bottles to neatly wrapped boxes of bar soap, the number of cosmetics or toiletries lining the average homeowner’s vanity is substantial, to say the least. But while these products certainly do their job of brightening and whitening, they’re also saturated with chemicals that, once dumped in a trashcan or washed down the drain, eventually make their way deep into the soil and into water bodies and harm the life that resides there. Wanting to learn...
10 Questions with Dr. Neil Williams and Dr. Ciara Muldoon, the creators of SearchScene
10 Questions with Dr. Neil Williams and Dr. Ciara Muldoon, the creators of SearchScene SearchScene is a search engine (like Google) which gives most of its profits to environmental and humanitarian charities that are helping tackle climate change and the suffering it causes. 1. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. SearchScene is such a wholesome and unique idea. Tell us about the motivation for creating a charitable search engine. There can hardly be a greater example of the inequity in the world than the difference between the big-tech billionaires, with their private jets and mega-yachts, and the...
How To Inspire The Next Generation To Be Eco Heroes
How To Inspire The Next Generation To Be Eco Heroes Guest post by: Sally Giblin, co-founder of Be The Future Here are 4 of the best ways to inspire children to care for the planet Which of these narratives lights you up? And inspires you to take action? Narrative 1: The climate emergency is growing by the day - from the extreme weather events breaking out around the world; to the terrifyingly dire “code red for humanity” IPCC report; to the greenwash, empty promises and token solutions of COP26. It’s up to the power of the people to fix this catastrophe. Narrative 2: We’re...
Black Friday Is Bad For The Environment. Green Friday Is The Future
Black Friday Is Bad For The Environment. Green Friday Is The Future Guest post by: Anders Reckendorff, CEO of Scandinavian Biolabs
Black Friday is notoriously bad for the environment, So Scandinavian Biolabs will change the colour of the retail event to green this month. There will be no discounts offered by the Danish company, which sells hair growth products using 100% vegan, naturally-derived and non-toxic ingredients. Instead, they will help to preserve marine life by donating 10% of sales to Reefscapers, whose pioneering coral frame techniques are leading conservation efforts in the Maldives. Scandinavian Biolabs is reacting to warnings sounded at the COP26 climate...
Careers Focused On Climate Solutions
Careers Focused On Climate Solutions
"Climate Change is Catastrophic. We're All in Over Our Heads. We're Doomed."
Guest post by: Natalie Lavery, Full-Stack Marketer at Climate People As individuals, we're constantly ridden with the idea that there is nothing much for us to do, and enduring the worsening effects of climate change will ultimately become everyone's reality. This couldn't be further from the truth. Hi, my name's Natalie and I'm a self-proclaimed "climate optimist." I'm here to tell you how you can position yourself as part of the solution in the greater environmental movement. While, yes, climate change is bad, and quite frankly, we...
10 Questions with Clara Rowe from Restor
10 Questions with Clara Rowe from Restor – a science-based open platform designed to connect and support the global restoration of the planet. 1. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing platform with the Happy Eco News audience. To start, can you give us a brief overview about what Restor does? Founded by ETH Zurich’s Crowther Lab and developed in collaboration with Google, Restor connects everyone, everywhere to local restoration. By connecting people to scientific data, supply chains, funding, and each other, Restor aims to increase the impact, scale, and sustainability of restoration efforts. Think of it like a Google...
Founder Blog
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Wakeup Call 2021 – BC Floods and Forests
Wakeup Call 2021 – BC Floods and Forests
By Grant Brown, Founder, Happy Eco News This year has been difficult in beautiful BC. My home province has...
COP26 Summary – 8 Reasons for Stubborn Optimism
COP26 Summary - 8 Reasons for Stubborn Optimism
By Grant Brown, Founder, Happy Eco News
Could more have been done?
In this article, my COP26 Summary, I will...
COP26 – Accountability in Tracking Net Zero
COP26 - Accountability in Tracking Net Zero By Grant Brown, Founder, Happy Eco News It is no news that COP26 is extremely important. It is imperative that...
COP26 – Six Reasons for Hope
COP26 - Six Reasons for Hope By Grant Brown, Founder, Happy Eco News Despite a lot of accusations of greenwashing, and Greta Thunberg’s Blah, Blah, Blah, comments,...
Cop 26 – Hot Air or Cool Action?
Cop 26 - Hot Air or Cool Action? By Grant Brown, Founder, Happy Eco News Maybe I am overstating it, but I personally think COP26 may be...
Could Your Next Cup of Coffee Be Grown in a Lab?
Just as alternative protein sources are being grown in the lab for human consumption, now a sustainable coffee product is on the same research...
Tesco calls on suppliers to share GHG data and target net zero
Grocery store chain Tesco is urging its suppliers to switch to renewable energy in order to reach their new zero goal across its entire...
Researchers tackle food waste and food taste in a single blow
Researches may have found a solution that tackles the problem of food waste and food taste. They have recently discovered a gene that would...
Guerrilla Grafters Bring Forbidden Fruit Back To City Trees
Fruit trees in bloom are a beloved sign of Spring and the plenty of harvest to follow. Although municipalities are trying to keep public...
New USDA Research Grants Show Promising Focus on Food Systems
Funding for new research in sustainable agriculture will fan out to cover a wide range of challenges. Putting focus on creating more sustainable food...
Transportation
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Michigan plans to build the first EV charging road in U.S.
Last month, State Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the state of Michigan has announced an ambitious plan to build the country’s first wireless electric...
The Gas Car Death Spiral
The preferential days of ICE cars, (internal combustion engines), are nearing an end. As nations move towards target dates which ban the sale of...
Paris plans to be completely cyclable by 2026
Imagine a fully bikeable city as a starting point. Then add in the history and beauty of Paris. Not only would this be an...
Electric Fleets: Improving Efficiency, Sustainability
Over 60% of millennials are shopping online because they believe they will have a smaller environmental footprint. It may be true, if the fleets...
Science
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Batteries Made From Recycled Materials “Better Than New”
Overcoming the bias towards new materials over recycled ones is a challenge for both consumers and manufacturers. Ensuring the recycled material quality is as...
