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Africa is set to get its first vertical forest
Stefano Boeri has unveiled designs for three buildings covered with pollution-absorbing trees and plants in Egypt
Joseph Shavit
Jul 10, 2021


Open-source software helps cities more effectively plant trees in pursuit of clean air
Software to help towns and cities use street-planting to reduce citizens' exposure to air pollution has been developed by researchers
Joseph Shavit
Jul 10, 2021


More EVs in Hawaii could reduce CO2 emissions by 93% in less than 30 years
By 2050, faster adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and faster generation of renewable energy will result in 99% less fossil fuel consumed
Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021


Can whale poo help save the planet?
Whales were hunted nearly to extinction. A new report shows how important they are for healthy oceans.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 9, 2021


Collective battery storage beneficial for reducing global CO2 production
Batteries are a game-changing technology as we decarbonize our economy, and their benefits are even greater when shared across communities
Joseph Shavit
Jul 7, 2021


Sweden is experimenting with fossil-free steel
The Hybrit pilot plant is where a consortium is looking into producing steel that is made without the use of fossil fuels.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 7, 2021


Speedy nanorobots could someday clean up soil and water, deliver drugs
Researchers have discovered that minuscule, self-propelled particles called nanoswimmers paving the way for their use in medication delivery
Joseph Shavit
Jul 6, 2021


Growing 'metallic wood' to new heights
Natural wood remains a ubiquitous building material because of its high strength-to-density ratio; trees are strong enough to grow tall
Joseph Shavit
Jul 5, 2021


'Plugging in' to produce environmentally friendly bioplastics
Agriculture byproducts can help produce eco-friendly, economical and environmentally friendly biodegradable plastics.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 4, 2021


Conservationists release the world's smallest hog into the wild in India
A dozen of the world's smallest pigs have been released into the wild in India as part of a conservation program to boost their population.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2021


Turning plastic into foam to combat pollution
Researchers develop a method to reuse previously nonrecyclable plastic.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 1, 2021


The Future of Carbon-Free Energy Might be Nuclear Batteries
Factory-built microreactors trucked to usage sites could be a safe, efficient option for decarbonizing electricity systems.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


UCSD scientists develop the first CRISPR gene drive to edit and breed more robust crops
New technology designed to breed more robust crops to improve agricultural yield and resist the effects of climate change
Joseph Shavit
Jun 28, 2021


Researchers develop plastic construction beams based on LEGO bricks -- strong as concrete
The plastic beams are based on LEGO bricks and just as strong as concrete ones, while weighing substantially less.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 26, 2021


Introducing The First Lego Bricks Built from Recycled PET Plastic Bottles
Prototype made using PET plastic from discarded bottles is the first recycled material brick to meet the company’s strict standards.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 25, 2021


Israeli Researchers Produce Clean Drinking Water from Air in Polluted Metro Areas
Researchers found that water generated from the air in the heart of Tel Aviv complied with all of the strict WHO drinking water standards.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


New technology harvests water from the air, 24 hours a day, with no energy input
Fresh water is scarce in many parts of the world and must be obtained at great expense. Often the only option is to condense air humidity...
Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2021


What you need to know about #ShowYourStripes Day
The “Show Your Stripes” campaign is a worldwide effort by climatologists, scientists, and more to raise awareness about climate change
Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2021


Stanford researchers develop new software for designing sustainable cities
New technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021


Novel smart cement can be used to build more durable roads and cities
Incorporating nanomaterials into traditional cement improves water and fracture resistance
Joseph Shavit
Jun 21, 2021
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