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In Historic Announcement, World Bank Says it Will No Longer Finance Oil and...

The World Bank currently gives about $1 billion in annual loans to oil and gas companies. By 2019, that funding will go towards alternative energy instead. The post In Historic Announcement, World Bank...

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Researchers Create Gorgeous Plants That Glow – and the Possibilities For Them...

Why should 20% of the world's energy consumption go towards lighting if we can just use beautifully glowing plants instead? The post Researchers Create Gorgeous Plants That Glow – and the Possibilities...

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China is Building Another Enormous Floating Solar Farm on Top of Abandoned...

The floating solar farm that previously held the “world's-largest” title resides in the very same city as the new one in China. The post China is Building Another Enormous Floating Solar Farm on Top of...

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Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans Air...

This “breakthrough” discovery is a groundbreaking new way to clean up air pollution while simultaneously producing fuel. The post Scientist Invents Way to Trigger Artificial Photosynthesis That Cleans...

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Ukraine to Launch its First Solar Plant at Chernobyl

Within weeks, Chernobyl's first solar farm is due to come online with the energy capacity to power at least 2,000 apartments. The post Ukraine to Launch its First Solar Plant at Chernobyl appeared...

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Danish Wind Power Breaks Record… Again

The exciting new data suggests that Denmark will have no problem powering past its EU energy goals during the coming decade. The post Danish Wind Power Breaks Record… Again appeared first on Good News...

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Tesla to Turn 50,000 Homes Into ‘World’s Largest Virtual Power Plant’ – At No...

“At key moments, the virtual power plant could provide as much capacity as a large gas turbine or coal power plant,” the company told AFP. The post Tesla to Turn 50,000 Homes Into ‘World’s Largest...

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France Will Shut Down Its Coal Plants by 2021, Two Years Earlier Than...

This is just one of the initiatives employed by the country to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and establish themselves as leading fighters against climate change. The post France Will Shut Down Its...

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Woman’s Ingenious Invention Generates Electricity Using Wind From Trains,...

A pilot series of the Moya Power textiles have already been installed along the Crossrails in London. The post Woman’s Ingenious Invention Generates Electricity Using Wind From Trains, Subways appeared...

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Scientists Create World’s First Zero-Emission Solar Fuel Reactor That Works...

Not only can the facility create fuel when the sun is down, but it can also use air as the medium for heat transfer. The post Scientists Create World’s First Zero-Emission Solar Fuel Reactor That Works...

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Thanks to Cheap Solar Prices, Egypt Will Use its Sunshine for World’s Largest...

The park, which is located on a 14-square mile plot of land near Aswan, will be home to 32 different power plants, reportedly making it the largest solar array in the world. The post Thanks to Cheap...

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First Ever Plant-based LEGO Bricks to Go on Sale

This is just one of the many initiatives launched by LEGO to reach 100% sustainability by 2030. The post First Ever Plant-based LEGO Bricks to Go on Sale appeared first on Good News Network.

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On Women’s Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads

The hygiene products will also only cost a measly Rs. 10 – which is roughly $0.15 a pop. The post On Women’s Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads appeared first on Good News Network.

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Indian District Becomes First Territory to be 100% Solar Powered

The new solar facilities aren't just cheaper for the district residents – they also serve as an example of sustainability for the rest of the country. The post Indian District Becomes First Territory...

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World’s First Mass-Produced, 3D-Printed Car is Electric and Costs Under $10K

The Polymaker won't be able to go cross-country anytime soon, but it's perfect for zipping around the city without harming the environment. The post World’s First Mass-Produced, 3D-Printed Car is...

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Instead of Using Trees, Scientists Are Making Sustainable Paper Out of Manure

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Top Oil Producing Nation Will Create World’s Largest Solar Power Project

The project, which is expected to produce 200 gigawatts at capacity, is part of the country's ongoing efforts to move away from their oil dependency. The post Top Oil Producing Nation Will Create...

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Instead of Paper, These Sturdy, Biodegradable Plates Are Made From Leaves

Want to have an environmentally-friendly picnic? These disposable plates made out of leaves are waterproof, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced. The post Instead of Paper, These Sturdy,...

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Solar Power Breaks Even More Records in 2017

According to this international report on solar energy, the world is headed towards a very bright future. The post Solar Power Breaks Even More Records in 2017 appeared first on Good News Network.

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Portugal Generated Enough Renewable Energy to Power the Country for an Entire...

The record-breaking month equates to about 1.8 million tons of CO2 that were prevented from entering the atmosphere. The post Portugal Generated Enough Renewable Energy to Power the Country for an...

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