Here are your good news planet-based snippets for the week of September 28th, 2020.
Tag Archives: Climate Change
Meet the ‘SlothBot,’ a Robot That Takes its Time Monitoring Our Climate
A new robot designed by Georgia Tech proves that slow and steady wins the race. SlothBot will monitor the changing conditions of the climate and it’s built for the long haul.
Scientists Recruit Elephant Seals to Assist in Antarctic Study
Using a non-invasive tracking device attached to the seals back, scientists were able to collect data from parts of the ocean we have never observed.
‘Super Kelp’: A Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Climate Change
Newly discovered ‘Super Kelp’ shows some amazing promise for mitigating climate change.
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.
Apple and Microsoft are Taking Action Against Climate Change
Apple and Microsoft have recently announced aggressive action against climate change.
IKEA Releases their New Swedish “Plant Balls”
The Swedish company IKEA, who sells over 1 billion meatballs a year, has released a plant-based version of their popular snack, dubbed “Plant Balls.”
Solar Farm, the Size of 450 football fields, to be Built at Edmonton Airport
The solar farm will be the largest at an airport anywhere in the world with over 340,000 solar panels.
City of Sydney, Australia, Now Runs on 100% Renewable Energy
All of the cities’ operations including street lights, swimming pools, council buildings, and even the Sydney Town Hall, will run off entirely renewable sources.
World’s Largest Hydrogen Plant Will Turn Trash into Fuel and Electricity
The world’s largest Hydrogen Plant, set to open in 2021, will turn trash into green energy.
