This MIT professor accidentally discovered a silk-based food covering that can keep produce fresh for 200% longer.
Sustainability
Uber Vows to Use 100% electric vehicles by 2040
The ride-hailing company Uber announced on Tuesday that it will operate 100% electric vehicles by 2040.
Positive News in 2020 (Pt. 2)
The year 2020 has been significant in so many ways. And although it’s fun to joke and meme about the straight-up absurdity of it all, the fact is that there is a ton of good things happening.
Black wind turbine blades can reduce bird deaths by 70%
One of the biggest problems with wind farms is that they can be deadly for birds. Black wind turbine blades could be the solution.
This Art Mural in Warsaw, Poland Actively Cleans the Air
Residents of Warsaw, Poland are breathing a little easier these days thanks to a new art installation that purifies the air.
Electric Garbage Trucks are Coming to a City Near You
Republic Services recently signed a deal with Nikola Motors (not to be confused with Tesla) for thousands of electric garbage trucks.
Australia Is Turning Unsold Beer Into Renewable Energy
At the Glenelg Wastewater Treatment Plant, millions of liters of stale beer have been converted into renewable energy in recent months.
Portugal to End Coal Burning in 2021, Two Years Ahead of Schedule
Last month, Portugal announced the closure of its Sines power plant. The coal-powered facility was responsible for over 13% of the emissions for the whole country.
These Women are Using Bamboo to Make Sustainable Bikes in Ghana
Bernice Dapaah launched the Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative as a way to create local jobs and promote low-carbon transport.
Satellites Are Helping Authorities Stop Illegal Fishing
Bringing a new meaning to the phrase “eyes in the skies,” satellites around the globe are helping authorities protect our oceans.