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The Future of Green Energy Is Comically Large Wind Turbines
Chinese renewable energy infrastructure company MingYang Smart Energy just announced it is building an 800-foot-tall offshore wind turbine , the largest in the...
The US Installed More Wind Energy Than Any Other Energy Source...
Wind officially beat out solar as the fastest-growing energy source in the country this year, according to a new report by the U.S....
Business
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12 sustainable, Indigenous-owned brands to support
Indigenous people are the original stewards of the land, a tradition that has continued through the centuries. Today, businesses from all areas of...
Tesco Launches Loop Recycle Program in Stores
As British grocery store chain Tesco continues to grow its sustainability program, it has implemented a zero-waste packaging system at 10 of its...
Nature
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Project works with farmers to restore Brazilian pine forests
A project in Southern Brazil aims to restore 335 hectares (827 acres) of Araucaria moist forests and plant 250,000 seedlings of native species...
The Colorado River Runs Again
In late spring, Antonia Torres González’ tears rolled freely at the rare sight before her: the Colorado River flowed again in what is...
Policy
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Enbridge Line 3 Opponents Camp at Minnesota Capitol to Protest Oil...
Demonstrators protest the Line 3 pipeline on the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol on Aug. 25, 2021. By Jake Johnson With Enbridge...
Court Slaps Down Climate-Bomb Arctic Drilling Project
No, ConocoPhillips, you may not unleash a global climate bomb by drilling in the Western Arctic tundra. That’s the message the oil giant...
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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...
NetBit’s 7 Key Eco Focus Areas in the Lifecycle of a PSU
NetBit’s 7 Key Eco Focus Areas in the Lifecycle of a PSU When designing a power supply unit, it is important to examine the keys areas within a PSU lifecycle from design to disposal. At NetBit, our eco-design philosophy addresses 7 focus areas, including:
1/ Design
Design optimization is vital to eco-design and holds the potential to have the biggest positive effect on the environment. By matching the power output and increasing efficiency you can save a huge quantity of wasted power, thus cutting down CO2 emissions over the total product lifetime. Moreover, there are further positive impacts for optimizing power and using lower nominal output, including: smaller size, fewer materials,...
NetBit Electronics to Use 100% Recyclable Bulk Packaging
NetBit Electronics to Use 100% Recyclable Bulk Packaging NetBit Electronics (the only major power supply company that has an exclusive focus on customer premises equipment (CPE)) has made a commitment to now only use 100% recyclable bulk packaging from sustainable sources, designed to optimize shipping efficiency and to help their customers reduce C02 emissions. NetBit has already introduced a number of eco-measures for bulk packaging such as vegetable-based inks, and non-bleached kraft cardboard and replacing commonly used plastic tapes with paper-based alternatives. Moreover, NetBit is also developing new packaging designs for SUP-free transportation to meet international packaging standards. By incorporating innovative paper technologies that...
Weekly Blog
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10 Questions with Shana Lee Gibson, creator of “Perseverance- A Pandemic and a Search for Justice”
10 Questions with Shana Lee Gibson, creator of “Perseverance- A Pandemic and a Search for Justice” Shane Lee Gibson is an avid meditator and filmmaker best known for her short film “Perseverance- A Pandemic and a Search for Justice” which touches on anxiety surrounding the pandemic and features visuals of British Columbia’s natural environment. 1.Thank you for sharing your inspirational video with all of us, I’m sure if it touched a lot of people in many different ways. Before we talk about the video itself, tell us about the person behind the camera. What do you want our readers to know...
Initiatives to tackle the problem on Mexico’s beautiful Caribbean beaches polluted with the Sargassum blooms
Initiatives to tackle the problem on Mexico’s beautiful Caribbean beaches polluted with the Sargassum blooms Guest blog by: Champi Alvarez Mexico’s beautiful Caribbean beaches with their turquoise waters and endless white sand have been experiencing a phenomenon that started last decade which pollutes many beaches around the Riviera: the sargassum blooms. Sargassum is a brown marine macroalgae of the genus Sargassum and can be seen floating on the surface of the ocean. In marine areas, sargassum forms essential ecosystems for the health of the oceans and provides environmental goods and services for human activities. However, when these algae reach coastal areas they...
Eco-conscious People Are Happier People
Eco-conscious People Are Happier People Guest post by: Hamish Dunham, founder of Kun Eco What makes people happy? It’s the age old question that has divided philosophers, psychologists, and even regular Joe’s like you and I. Take a minute to think about the last time you felt particularly happy. Was it when you were with family and friends? Did you nail that big project at work? Was it when your team won the big game against their rivals? Was it on pay day when you saw your hard earned cash flow into your account? Or, when you bought that new house plant? Research...
Playing with your Food can Reduce Your Carbon Impact
Playing with your Food can Reduce Your Carbon Impact
By Devon M. Whalen, co-founder of Green Whale The impact of the food industry on the climate has been a hot topic lately, as the food industry produces more greenhouse gases than the transportation industry! Whether it’s from this realization or from another factor, today’s statistics indicate that a growing number of individuals are adopting more eco-conscious diets. In the US, the number of vegans has increased more than 500% since 2014, from 1% of the population to 6% of the population. Vegans exclude all animal products from their diet and do...
Bermuda Stepped Roofs and Cisterns: John Gardner and the Possibility of Architectural Transformation as a Tool for Water Supply
Bermuda Stepped Roofs and Cisterns: John Gardner and the Possibility of Architectural Transformation as a Tool for Water Supply
Guest post by: Melina Sempill Watts
In Bermuda, the islands are sprinkled by buildings that look like cakes topped by white frosting. The aesthetic enchantment is incidental because at heart, these stepped white limestone roofs and cistern pairings are built to capture rainwater for domestic use. Consider that Bermuda has 181 islands, over 71,000 people, half a million tourists per year and no major natural water sources. For over 400 years, it is these fairy-tale pretty white stepped roofs that have made on island human...
Pro-environment Discourse by Conservative Leader is Sign of Progress in Canada
Pro-environment Discourse by Conservative Leader is Sign of Progress in Canada Guest post by: Alex Tyrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec While the Conservative Party of Canada has been well known for their denial of climate science, their support for the oil and gas industry, opposition to a carbon tax, bashing of the Paris Accord and Canada’s withdrawal from the Kyoto protocol their messaging under leader Erin O’Tool has changed dramatically. After years of long repetitive speeches in parliament about the « job killing carbon tax » their new leader has abandoned this messaging and adopted a carbon pricing...
With food a part of many SDGs, it’s within reach to make tasteful changes...
Food production is among the largest contributors to climate change. Even a cursory read of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals reveals food is central...
Flexitarians Are Driving The Alternative Foods Surge
When the Raynor family eats at home, their menus include fresh and local fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and vegetable-based proteins....
The Future of Agriculture Combined With Renewable Energy Finds Success at Jack’s Solar Garden
A 24-acre family farm purchased by Jack Stingerie in 1972 that grew hay, wheat, and hosted cattle over time has now evolved into...
Growing Food Justice in Brooklyn
Over 70 different fruits and vegetables are grown in this urban biodiversity oasis, including specialty crops from the community’s diverse cultures. Located in...
How mushrooms are capping the alternative proteins market
Courtesy of Unsplash Close Authorship Mycoprotein, from mushrooms, can be used to make a variety of substitute meat products. Fungi-focused food startups are...
Transportation
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BMW Ups Battery Cell Orders, Plans Recyclable Car For 2040
BMW plans to still be in business in 2040. That’s good news. At the Munich Motor Show (IAA) this week, it showed off...
3 steps towards making aviation and marine fuel cleaner
The imperative in aviation is introducing non- or low-carbon fuels. • On the current trajectory, sustainable fuels will only supply a small percentage...
Australian-Built Electric Buses to Run on Sunlight in Queensland
A massive expansion in electric passenger buses will be enabled by the partnership of Keolis Downer, BusTech, and the Queensland government. Sixteen new...
Diesel-Killing Locomotive Of The Future Runs On Solar Power
This rolling sheet of solar panels may not look like much on the outside, but it could help spark a solar power revolution...
Science
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The Role of Satellite Technology in Wildlife Conservation
Satellite Technology in Wildlife Conservation The time is now to act on saving endangered species . Every species of animal, large and small,...
