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Biden Administration to reverse logging and mining permission in Alaska’s Tongrass forest, ensuring protection for world’s largest temperate old-growth rainforest.
Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a statement in July saying that the population of giant pandas is over 1,800 in the world. Because of this, giant pandas are now classified as vulnerable and…
Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 1162 in a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. The law bans single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers from being used.
A U.S. Army-funded research at Cornell University has discovered a new chemistry technique that identifies and removes micropollutants from the environment.
Lawmakers and the chamber of commerce in Michigan have joined forces and announced a bold new plan to completely rethink and massively boost the state’s recovery and recycling economy.
Grid stabilizing batteries are using compressed air in energy overflow facilities that have efficiency levels of about 40 – 50%, but a new system from Hydrostor can reach 60%.
United Airlines revealed they have partnered with Nike Inc. and Siemens AG in an “Eco-Skies Alliance” to finance the production of 3.4 million gallons of sustainable jet fuel.
The Sofar Trident drone shoots awesome video footage, tracks waves and weather, can spot fishing and diving locations, inspect boats and infrastructure for damage, and helps catch smugglers.
The United States and China agreed to cooperate with other countries to fight climate change, days before President Biden hosted a virtual summit of world leaders to tackle the issue.
A Swedish plastics manufacturer called Polykemi Inc. is opening its first U.S.-based factory in North Carolina and will be using a significant amount of recycled plastic.
A pair of dolphins swimming in New York’s once polluted East River is strong proof that the estuary is now cleaner than it has been in more than a century.
Unshrouded from years of secret work, an energy startup in Massachusetts is claiming that in a few years they can produce at scale “the battery you need to fully retire coal and natural gas plants.” Solving the key challenge with renewable energy—that of storage, Form Energy’s new battery technology, which they’re calling the “Holy Grail,”
The post Company Says its Multi-Day Storage Batteries For Renewable Energy Are the Holy Grail We’ve Been Waiting For appeared first on Good News Network.
Off the pristine waters of Alaska, there is a harvest of an almost magical fish that everyone loves, but that maybe doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. For those who believe their dietary choices should account for the impact on climate, the choice is clear, and it isn’t fake meat, but rather Wild Alaskan pollock
The post This Beloved Alaskan Fish has the Lowest Carbon Footprint of Any Major Protein in the World appeared first on Good News Network.
The urge for most of us is to throw something away—even if it means we have to buy a new one for more money—as it’s often easier than finding a store that will fix it, taking it there, then going out later and picking it back up, all with the chance that it might break
The post This Repair Shop is on a Mission to Fix Our Throwaway Culture appeared first on Good News Network.
Water treatment is a process the vast majority of us give very little thought to. We turn on the faucetor flush the toilet and out it comes, ready to hydrate us or wash away our waste. But before it reaches
The post A guide to water treatment technologies appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Living sustainably has become increasingly important nowadays since the environment is slowly deteriorating. The constant use of single-use plastic and immeasurable amounts of waste thrown away is a threat to nature and people’s health. Of course, it can be difficult
The post 5 Benefits Of Using Sustainable Cotton Calico Bags appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Water scarcity is a common phenomenon since only 3% of water available on earth is fit for human consumption. That’s why it’s crucial to conserve the little water we have. Eco-friendly Water treatment entails removing contaminants from water to make it
The post Why You Should Consider Using an Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Method for Your Industry appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Events make an impact – that’s the reason we have them. Why don’t you add a bit more to your event’s positive impact through actions that are thoughtful and reduce the negative impact on our environment? Here’s a quick look
The post Tips for Planning Your Next Sustainable Event appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Take a look around your home right now. How many things can you see that could definitely do with a sustainable upgrade? I bet you’ve found quite a few, but here are 3 household products that need to be sustainable.
The post 3 x Household Products That Need To Be Sustainable appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Tomorrow’s world is in the hands of today’s children. By giving them positive role models, they’ll learn how to form their own positive habits. Among them, those related to sustainable living. The responsibilities and concerns of parents are legion. But
The post Teaching Small Children About the Importance of Sustainable Living appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
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Smart App Promises To Speed Up Solar Panel Application
Biden Administration to Restore Protection for Alaska’s Tongass Forest
Giant Pandas Are No Longer Considered Endangered Species
Colorado Governor Signs a Law Banning Single-Use Plastic
New Chemistry Approach Could Remove Micropollutants from Environment
A New Zealand Company Uses Microorganisms to Mine Gold From Electronics
Michigan Collaboration Introduces Large Scale Recycling Economy
Compressed Air Energy Storage Battery Aims To Change How Energy Is Stored and Used
United Airlines to Finance 3.4 Million Gallons of Jet Fuel Made From Trash
Revolutionary New Wind Energy Technology
Ocean Drone Startup Merger Results in a Prime Sea Exploration Drone
TCL Electronics Achieves Another EPA Sustainability Award
The Power of Oaks
U.S. and China Agree To Work Together on Climate Crisis
New Apps May Help Reduce Unnecessary Food Waste
Vancouver Company Turns Chopsticks Into Furniture
Native Peruvian People Have Set a New Standard for Eco-Friendly Coffee
North Carolina Invests Heavily in Plastic Recycling
Which Vegan Burger Is the Most Eco-Friendly?
New Yorkers Delighted By Dolphins in East River
Inventors of Concrete That Traps Carbon Win $20 Million in Contest
Toyota Plans To Expand Its EV Series and Become Carbon Neutral by 2050
French Ocean Adventurer Designs Sailboat That Feeds on Plastic
Oil Industry Plans to Return Carbon to the Ground
Michigan Recycling Project Is the Largest Initiative in State History
Biden Approves First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Tucson, AZ Makes Steps Toward Being the First City To Implement Zero-Waste Construction
California Will Use Surveillance Satellites to Track Down Carbon Super-Emitters
Taiwanese 7-Eleven To Start Phasing Out Single-Use Plastic
Here’s a Sustainable Idea for Parents: Renting Baby Clothes
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Unshrouded from years of secret work, an energy startup in Massachusetts is claiming that in a few years they can produce at scale “the battery you need to fully retire coal and natural gas plants.” Solving the key challenge with renewable energy—that of storage, Form Energy’s new battery technology, which they’re calling the “Holy Grail,” The post Company Says its Multi-Day Storage Batteries For Renewable Energy Are the Holy Grail We’ve Been Waiting For appeared first on Good News Network.
Off the pristine waters of Alaska, there is a harvest of an almost magical fish that everyone loves, but that maybe doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. For those who believe their dietary choices should account for the impact on climate, the choice is clear, and it isn’t fake meat, but rather Wild Alaskan pollock The post This Beloved Alaskan Fish has the Lowest Carbon Footprint of Any Major Protein in the World appeared first on Good News Network.
The urge for most of us is to throw something away—even if it means we have to buy a new one for more money—as it’s often easier than finding a store that will fix it, taking it there, then going out later and picking it back up, all with the chance that it might break The post This Repair Shop is on a Mission to Fix Our Throwaway Culture appeared first on Good News Network.
Water treatment is a process the vast majority of us give very little thought to. We turn on the faucetor flush the toilet and out it comes, ready to hydrate us or wash away our waste. But before it reaches The post A guide to water treatment technologies appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Living sustainably has become increasingly important nowadays since the environment is slowly deteriorating. The constant use of single-use plastic and immeasurable amounts of waste thrown away is a threat to nature and people’s health. Of course, it can be difficult The post 5 Benefits Of Using Sustainable Cotton Calico Bags appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Water scarcity is a common phenomenon since only 3% of water available on earth is fit for human consumption. That’s why it’s crucial to conserve the little water we have. Eco-friendly Water treatment entails removing contaminants from water to make it The post Why You Should Consider Using an Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Method for Your Industry appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Events make an impact – that’s the reason we have them. Why don’t you add a bit more to your event’s positive impact through actions that are thoughtful and reduce the negative impact on our environment? Here’s a quick look The post Tips for Planning Your Next Sustainable Event appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Take a look around your home right now. How many things can you see that could definitely do with a sustainable upgrade? I bet you’ve found quite a few, but here are 3 household products that need to be sustainable. The post 3 x Household Products That Need To Be Sustainable appeared first on The Environmental Blog.
Tomorrow’s world is in the hands of today’s children. By giving them positive role models, they’ll learn how to form their own positive habits. Among them, those related to sustainable living. The responsibilities and concerns of parents are legion. But The post Teaching Small Children About the Importance of Sustainable Living appeared first on The Environmental Blog.