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Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
fromConde Nast Traveler
14 hours ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
NYC startup
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 hours ago

Soluna Holdings Expands Blockware Partnership to Wind-Powered West Texas Site, Topping 17 MW

Soluna Holdings and Blockware signed a fourth expansion deal, adding 3.3 MW at Project Dorothy 1B in West Texas.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
14 hours ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
#gardening
Coffee
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

If You're Growing Strawberries, Hold Onto Your Coffee Grounds - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds enhance compost for strawberry plants by providing moisture and structure, but they are not a significant source of nutrition or pH adjustment.
Pets
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
7 hours ago

If You're Growing Strawberries, Hold Onto Your Coffee Grounds - Tasting Table

Used coffee grounds enhance compost for strawberry plants by providing moisture and structure, but they are not a significant source of nutrition or pH adjustment.
Pets
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

If You Find A Bird Egg In Your Vegetable Garden, Here's What You Need To Do Next - Tasting Table

Bird nests and eggs are legally protected; do not relocate them to avoid fines and ensure bird safety.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
#food-waste
Agriculture
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

An AI fix for America's $27 billion grocery waste problem

AI tools from Afresh help grocery stores reduce food waste by up to 25% through accurate inventory management.
Berlin food
fromEarth911
23 hours ago

3 Countries' Food Waste Strategies: What Can They Teach Us?

The U.S. discards 38-40% of food annually, while countries like the Czech Republic implement effective solutions to reduce food waste.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

An AI fix for America's $27 billion grocery waste problem

AI tools from Afresh help grocery stores reduce food waste by up to 25% through accurate inventory management.
Berlin food
fromEarth911
23 hours ago

3 Countries' Food Waste Strategies: What Can They Teach Us?

The U.S. discards 38-40% of food annually, while countries like the Czech Republic implement effective solutions to reduce food waste.
#jet-fuel
Europe news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no current jet fuel shortages, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
17 hours ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations are underway due to pressure on stocks.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no current jet fuel shortages, but preparations for potential supply issues are underway.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
17 hours ago

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis

EU transport commissioner states there are no actual shortages of jet fuel, but preparations are underway due to pressure on stocks.
fromInfoWorld
20 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
#ai
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Growing AI power drain pushes probe of low-energy computing

Low-energy chip designs are being explored to manage AI's increasing electricity demands on the UK's power grid.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Growing AI power drain pushes probe of low-energy computing

Low-energy chip designs are being explored to manage AI's increasing electricity demands on the UK's power grid.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push

The government plans to weaken the link between electricity and gas prices to protect consumers from energy shocks.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 day ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 day ago

Eco-Friendly Terrazzo Made from Wood Waste for Counters, Floors, and More

Terrazzo, originally a 15th-century Venetian creation, has evolved with sustainable wood-based variants gaining popularity for their versatility and eco-friendliness.
#sustainability
fromThedrum
2 days ago
Marketing

Social for Good: How Allbirds Leverages Social Media to Amplify, Engage, and Drive Sustainable Change

fromTasting Table
3 days ago
Everyday cooking

These Overlooked Kitchen Items Can Replace Small Trash Bags, And You Already Have Them - Tasting Table

Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Social for Good: How Allbirds Leverages Social Media to Amplify, Engage, and Drive Sustainable Change

Allbirds exemplifies how businesses can achieve success through sustainability and social responsibility in their operations and marketing strategies.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

These Overlooked Kitchen Items Can Replace Small Trash Bags, And You Already Have Them - Tasting Table

Repurpose existing plastic bags from groceries and takeout as free alternatives to specialized trash bags.
Design
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 days ago

Everything in 2026 Is Disposable - Here's 5 Sustainable Trends Are Designed to Last Centuries - Yanko Design

Sustainability in 2026 emphasizes permanence, focusing on materials that last and promote ecological responsibility through architectural endurance.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
#data-centers
fromTruthout
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

fromFortune
12 hours ago
Environment

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Online Community Development
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It.

Local communities in the U.S. are resisting the construction of data centers due to environmental concerns and corporate influence.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

Why cloud computing still runs on coal and gas

Data centers' energy demands are straining U.S. power grids, leading to reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Environment
fromFortune
12 hours ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

Why the cloud still runs on coal and gas

Data centers in the U.S. are straining energy grids, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels and delaying renewable energy goals.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy's funding boom | TechCrunch

Divergence in vision emerges among fusion startups as they consider going public and face concerns over premature market entry.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Thousands rally across Germany to call for faster green shift

Thousands protested in Germany for a faster transition to renewable energy, criticizing the government for hindering progress towards climate goals.
#california
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
16 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
16 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: You've heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cement plant. | TechCrunch

A startup has developed electric heating for hybrid cement and glass plants, allowing reduced fossil fuel use and cost savings.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
US Elections
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Global electricity demand growth in 2025 was fully met by renewable sources, marking a significant shift away from fossil fuels.
US Elections
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Desert power: The promise and paradox of solar

Noor, meaning light in Arabic, is a solar facility that produces enough energy to power more than a million homes, utilizing concentrated solar power instead of traditional PV panels.
Independent films
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

If You're Composting Used Tea Bags, Make Sure To Follow This Rule - Tasting Table

Composting allows food scraps to be recycled into organic material for gardening, keeping waste out of landfills. However, not all tea bags are compostable.
Coffee
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Berlin food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

One Japanese town sorts waste into 40 different categories. How does Australia's recycling compare?

Kamikatsu residents sort waste into 40 categories at a recycling center, achieving an 80% recycling rate with a goal of zero waste.
Science
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Wee charge, neat idea: YouTuber builds DIY nuclear battery

DIY tritium nuclear batteries can be made with basic materials but produce minimal energy.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas equivalent, report finds

Burning wood for power generation can be more harmful to the climate than burning gas, even with carbon capture.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'This could be groundbreaking for Ireland Inc and the midlands' - New research reveals transformative potential of 'energy parks'

Bord na Móna is set to transform state-owned bogland into energy-parks combining windfarms, data centres, and manufacturing facilities.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

What Allbirds needs to do to make its Hail Mary AI pivot succeed

Allbirds plans to transform into an AI compute company after selling its shoe business, but faces significant challenges in funding and expertise.
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

Meet Zero: The Renewable Superyacht With a World-First Power System

Zero eliminates diesel engines entirely, replacing them with an all-electric power and propulsion system with a DC grid at its core, and photovoltaic-thermal panels that capture the light and heat of solar energy.
Alternative transportation
Science
fromEngadget
3 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Market, policy and operations in focus for zero-emission intercity buses, at Sustainable Bus Tour session in Bus2Bus - Sustainable Bus

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
20 hours ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Austrian carrier Blaguss introduces 12 Yutong electric coaches alongside fleet-wide solar rollout - Sustainable Bus

Blaguss has introduced 12 battery-electric coaches as part of its 'Way to Zero' program, focusing on electrification and solar integration.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Austrian carrier Blaguss introduces 12 Yutong electric coaches alongside fleet-wide solar rollout - Sustainable Bus

Blaguss has introduced 12 battery-electric coaches as part of its 'Way to Zero' program, focusing on electrification and solar integration.
fromArs Technica
19 hours ago

Global growth in solar "the largest ever observed for any source"

"The absolute increase of solar PV generation in 2025 is the largest ever observed for any source, excluding years marked by rebounds from global economic shocks such as COVID-19."
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
4 weeks ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

The Hidden Energy Cost Dragging Down Metal Finishing Operations

Compressed air is an inefficient energy consumer in metal finishing, requiring ten times more energy than the work it performs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites

Unesco-protected areas support stable wildlife populations despite global declines, but face severe threats from climate change and human activities.
Environment
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Data center for Microsoft consumes up to 420M liters of industrial water a week

Pure DC is constructing a large data center in Amsterdam, consuming significant water and electricity, with Microsoft as the sole tenant.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Who'd have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot

Donald Trump has accelerated the energy transition despite fossil fuel companies' efforts to halt it.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
fromEarth911
5 days ago

How To Grow Vegetables With Aquaponics

Aquaponics systems utilize one gallon of water to produce a kilogram of leafy greens, compared to over 30 gallons in traditional farming, showcasing remarkable efficiency.
Environment
Environment
fromAxios
1 week ago

AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push

Big tech companies are leading the development of carbon capture technology to address rising electricity demand from AI and data centers.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Propelling the biofuel industry forward should be the plan. Why are we so behind?

Canada's biofuel industry requires bipartisan political support, farmer engagement, and coordinated stakeholder action to realize its potential amid global market changes.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
fromAeon
2 months ago

In solarpunk cities of the future, tech follows nature's lead | Aeon Essays

In Indra's Net of pearls and jewels, every gem reflects every other, a shimmering image of interdependence. This ancient Vedic metaphor for connection across the cosmos also illuminates what the environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht first proposed in 2014as 'theSymbiocene': the era after the Anthropocene, in which human technologies take their cues from living systems and work in partnership rather than through dominance.
Philosophy
Environment
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Earth911 Inspiration: a Dozen Highly Effective Policies

A dozen highly effective policies in the largest countries can initiate a decisive post-carbon transition if implemented now.
#biodiversity
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