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Company Uses NASA Tech to Make Healthy Food ‘Out of Thin Air’ Using Only CO2, Water, and Solar Electricity
This company says that they have succeeded in developing a sustainable protein powder that is made using only CO2, water, and solar energy.
We May Soon Be Able to Use Ultra-Thin Slice of Wood to Safely Clean and Drink Salt Water
Researchers have successfully used a slice of wood measuring 500 micrometers thick to distill water with 20% more efficiency than regular methods.
Toyota is Now Testing New Prius That Uses Ultra-Thin Solar Panels to Charge Batteries On the Go
The automotive group is testing a new Prius model that is covered in solar panels – and it might mean that drivers can charge up their battery on the road.
Dutch Company Unveils the World’s First Long-Range Solar Car – The 4-Passenger Lightyear One
The four-passenger solar electric car Lightyear One was unveiled last week in the Netherlands—and 100 of the luxury models have already sold.
NYC Passes Bold New Legislation Requiring Green Roofs on New Buildings – and Much More
The Big Apple recently approved an unprecedented new package of initiatives to place the city at the forefront of the fight against climate change.
Inexpensive ‘First-of-its-Kind’ Device Can Generate Electricity From Snowfall
Over 30% of the Earth's surface is covered in snow every winter – and now, this inexpensive new device could use it to generate electricity.
Scientists Create Super-Thin ‘Sheet’ That Could Charge Our Phones By Harvesting Wifi From the Air
Dead cell phone batteries may be a thing of the past thanks to this new 2D material that was recently engineered by MIT researchers.
Student-Designed Electric Car Breaks World Record by Crossing Australia in 6 Days Using Only $50 of Power
A team of college students has just broken the Guinness World Record for using the lowest amount of energy to cross Australia in an electric car.
In the Market for a New Vehicle? Here Are Some Options for Joining the Electric Car Revolution
I’m getting ready to get an electric car now that my clunker is getting on in age. What’s the latest and greatest? And is now a good time to buy an EV?
We May Soon Have Backpacks That Can Generate Clean Water From the Air—Even in Arid Deserts
One of the most vital resources on the planet may soon be readily available in your backpack.
A professor of mechanical engineering is leading a...
China, World’s Biggest Polluter, Hits Carbon Goals 12 Years Early, Sparks Optimism
This new international study shows that China's shift away from coal may be a huge victory in the fight against climate change.
Here’s Why You Should Start Washing Your Clothes in Cold Water
Cold water isn't just better for your clothes and wallet – it's also way better for the environment.
Record-breaking Water Purifier Made of Paper Could Bring Clean Water to Desperate Areas
The researchers developed the device by revolutionizing an ancient technique that was first described by Aristotle more than 2,000 years ago.
Device That Draws Water From the Driest Desert Air Could Bring Hydration to Needy Regions
If successfully scaled up in capacity, the technology could help drought-stricken areas like southern California.
Scientists Create World’s First Zero-Emission Solar Fuel Reactor That Works at Night
Not only can the facility create fuel when the sun is down, but it can also use air as the medium for heat transfer.
Morning Cup of Coffee Can Now Easily Create Biofuel
Future Americano, cappuccino, and latte drinkers could help produce the raw material for a greener biofuel that would reduce our reliance on diesel from...
Google Empire to be Powered by 100% Renewables Next Year
Starting in 2017, Google plans for all of their offices to be powered entirely by wind, solar, and hydroelectric energy.
Scientists Are Turning Nuclear Waste into Super-Efficient Batteries
These recycled diamond super-batteries have a half life of 5,730 years – which is about the length of time that human civilization has existed.
In Case of Typhoon, This Turbine Would Power Japan For 50 Years
The first prototype of its kind has been installed in Okinawa – though it's been tested with success, we'll just have to wait until an actual typhoon comes.
Engineered Bacteria Uses Sunlight to Turn CO2 Emissions into Methane
Scientists have engineered a bacterium that can take carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into fuel in a single enzymatic step.
The process...