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IKEA Has Developed a Curtain That Reduces Indoor Air Pollution
The GUNRID curtain could make a dramatic difference in the air quality of urban homes around the world.
Park Rangers Delighted to Find Elephant Seals Reclaimed Beach During Government Shutdown
As a result of the US government shutdown, the absence of human activity at Point Reyes has actually helped the formerly endangered elephant seal.
City Gives Trees Email Addresses So Folks Can Report Problems, But They Send Love Letters Instead
What would you say to your favorite tree?
Well, the people of Melbourne, Australia took the time to email their thoughts to some of the...
Britain May Build ‘Road Network’ to Protect Bees, Butterflies, and Moths
Legislators are stepping up to protect important insects by proposing a “road network” that would act as a kind of wildlife corridor for bees,...
Student Proves We Can Grow Millions of Pounds of Food By Planting it on Top of Trash
This young lady may have just found the solution to food insecurity – and while it may not sound very appetizing, it's pretty ingenious.
After 399 Rejections, Woman is Saving the Earth With BBQ Chips Made From Bugs
Don't judge a book by its cover – even if it involves saving the world by eating snacks made from insects.
Woman’s Ingenious Invention Generates Electricity Using Wind From Trains, Subways
A pilot series of the Moya Power textiles have already been installed along the Crossrails in London.
Watching Birds Near Your Home is Good For Your Mental Health
According to this study, people living in neighborhoods with more birds, shrubs, and trees are less likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and stress.
The...
World’s Largest Air Purifier Transforms Chinese Smog into Actual Diamonds
This shimmering park tower isn’t just a glamorous piece of architecture: it is the largest air purifier in the world, and it is turning...
IKEA Releases Free Design For Garden Sphere That Feeds a Neighborhood
This easily-constructed new IKEA product could feed dozens of people in your very own neighborhood – and the blueprints are available for download free...
These 6 Sustainability Projects Show the Future Isn’t Looking So Dismal
It is rare to hear environmental scientists sounding positive about the future. But that's exactly what is happening now with an international group of...
Kids Who Have Puppies Or Ponies Also Have Lower Asthma Risk
Science has just given every boy and girl ample evidence to argue their case for a new puppy— kids with dogs are less likely...
Food For Miles: 2015 World’s Fair Shows Off Innovation of 145 Countries
With a theme, “Feeding the Planet,” the 2015 World’s Fair in Milan has attracted millions to Italy this year by showcasing design innovation and...
This Lamp Light Burns All Night Powered Only by a Glass of Saltwater
Solar energy, you have been outdone: this lamp literally provides hours of light from a glass of water and two spoons of salt.
SALt (Sustainable...
Panda Population Grows by 16% As China’s Preservation Efforts Pay Off
The number of giant pandas in the wild increased by 268 over the last decade, bringing the worldwide population to 1,864 -- a 16.8%...
From Homeless Ugandan Orphan to Forbes List of 30 Young Entrepreneurs
Meeting Christopher Ategeka in San Francisco today, where his three start-ups are headquartered, one would never guess that this urbane young man, named last...
America’s Biggest Landfill To Become New York’s Largest Solar Project
What was once the largest landfill on the planet is being reinvented to provide solar energy to the citizens of New York City --...
A 140-Acre Forest Is About to Materialize in the Middle of Detroit
After nearly five years of planning, a large-scale attempt to turn a big chunk of Detroit blight into an urban forest is now underway....
Transforming Milwaukee’s Vacant Lots Into A New Agricultural Economy
When the foreclosure crisis hit Milwaukee, the city was already reeling from the loss of 70,000 manufacturing jobs and gowing poverty rate. Yet an...
90 Percent of Endangered Species Recovering on Time
A new Center for Biological Diversity analysis of 110 endangered species finds that 90 percent are on track to meet recovery goals set by...