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Climate Change Research Funding For Stanford University

Chris Bolt May 19, 2022

Venture capitalist John Doerr has donated $1.1 billion which is the largest ever donation to Stanford University for climate science.

Enzymes Could Be The Solution To Plastic Waste

Chris Bolt May 18, 2022

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a new enzyme that can break plastic down in a matter of hours.

LA County Bans Single-Use Plastic, Starting From May 2023

Chris Bolt May 17, 2022

LA County bans single-use plastics for all of the catering and hospitality industry. The law will be enforced from May 1, 2023.

6 New Frog Species Found in Mexico

Marina Maletic May 16, 2022

Scientists found six new tiny frog species in Mexico. This is the first time the frogs were identified because they are tiny.

Digital Platform Can Help Reduce Wastewater Facilities Energy Usage

Marina Maletic May 15, 2022

Xylem, a water technology company, created a digital platform that helps wastewater facilities reduce energy use and have less greenhouse gas emissions.

EU Lawmakers Support Ban On New Fossil Fuel Cars From 2035

Nikola Gemeš May 14, 2022

The European Union lawmakers voted in favor of the proposal to ban fossil-fuel car sales by 2035. Industry groups ask for more chargers on the roads.

New Free Calculator Measures Carbon Footprint of Buildings

Nikola Gemeš May 13, 2022

Builders for Climate Action developed new calculator that can measure carbon footprint of new buildings to establish sustainability culture.

This City Can Become the New Vegan Capital of the World

Nikola Gemeš May 12, 2022

Brighton and Hove is the new vegan capital of the world, according to prestigious online culinary resource Chef’s Pencil.

California Condors Return To Redwood After A Century

Marina Maletic May 11, 2022

Two condors were released in the Northern California Redwoods after more than a century, thanks to the efforts of the Yurok Tribe.

US Senators Discussed Tax Cuts for Clean Energy Initiatives

Marina Maletic May 10, 2022

Senators from Republican and Democrat parties met in the Capitol to discuss a proposal that offers clean-energy tax cuts.

US Plans to Replenish Colorado River’s Lake Powell

Marina Maletic May 9, 2022

US officials announced measure sfor boosting water levels at Lake Powel. This is the second biggest reservoir in the US, and it powers Glen Canyon Dam.

U.S. Abandons Trump-era Policies for Arctic Alaska Oil Reserve

Nikola Gemeš May 8, 2022

Biden Administration ditches Trump-era policy for digging oil from Alaskan oil reserve to safeguard the wildlife surrounding Teshekpuk Lake.

California Lawmakers Support Community Renewable Energy Law

Nikola Gemeš May 7, 2022

New California law should provide solar energy to developing communities and make the state energy system less vulnerable to power outages.

Climate Action Could Spare Oceans from Mass Extinction Event

Nikola Gemeš May 6, 2022

Uncontrolled global warming can lead to ocean warming and acidification which would cause mass extinction events of prehistoric proportions.

Hydrogen-Powered Ferry to Start Operating in San Francisco Bay

Marina Maletic May 5, 2022

A ferry named Sea Change, powered by hydrogen, is set to start operating in San Francisco Bay area in June.

Greenest State in the US Has Been Selected

Marina Maletic May 4, 2022

WalletHub ranked all 50 US states on how eco-friendly they are, based on 25 metrics and three categories. Vermont took first place, followed by New York.

Carbon Upcycling Gets $6M Investment for Sustainable Concrete

Marina Maletic May 3, 2022

Carbon Upcycling Technologies managed to secure $6 million in funding for manufacturing low emission carbon cement and concrete additive.

Taiwan Makes Major Investment in Zero Emission Smart Grids

Chris Bolt May 2, 2022

Taiwan is going to lead the way in smart grid technology for a renewable energy switch to decarbonize the economy.

Biden To Double Renewable Energy Capacity On Public Land

Chris Bolt May 1, 2022

Biden Administration announces a major increase in renewable energy production on public land bringing total output to 10 gigawatts.

The Body Shop Bringing Refill Stations To The US

Chris Bolt April 30, 2022

The Body Shop announces a major initiative to introduce more refill stations and cut down on plastic waste.

California Reveals Plan to Phase Out New Fossil-Fuel Cars by 2035

Nikola Gemeš April 29, 2022

California keeps pushing for EVs, as we get more details of the ambitious plan to ban new gas vehicle sales by 2035. It’s now automakers’ turn.

New App Hopes to End Illegal “Tortoiseshell” Trade

Nikola Gemeš April 28, 2022

Help save sea turtles, don’t buy real tortoiseshell. Now they have an app that helps you tell real from fake. And yes, in this case, the fake is good!

Denmark Considers Corporate Climate Tax to Meet Climate Goals

Nikola Gemeš April 27, 2022

Denmark proposed a set of measures to tax the country’s biggest CO2 emitters but also help companies adopt greener practices. This could be a win-win!