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UK Supermarket Chain to Ban the Use of Palm Oil From Its Line of Branded...

The ban is expected to reduce demand for the harmful ingredient by over 500 tons per year. The post UK Supermarket Chain to Ban the Use of Palm Oil From Its Line of Branded Products appeared first on...

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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. The post After 399 Rejections, Woman is Saving the Earth With BBQ Chips Made From Bugs...

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JetBlue Offsets Over 2 Billion Pounds of CO2 Emissions

JetBlue airlines has just flown past a major milestone in sustainability. By signing one of the biggest renewable jet fuel agreements in aviation history, JetBlue committed to purchasing 330 million...

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These Cool New Shoes Are Made From Recycled Chewing Gum

The Amsterdam-based company is turning the city's second most common form of litter into a sustainable – and fashionable – new clothing option. The post These Cool New Shoes Are Made From Recycled...

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The Greenest Town in Oil Country: ‘The future of clean energy is not just a...

“I’ve learned a lot in the last three years. I think I can do my part and try to be helpful. That’s the legacy I’d like to leave,” says Mayor Ross. The post The Greenest Town in Oil Country: ‘The...

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There Was So Much Wind in Germany Last Week, Consumers Were Given Free Energy

The storms in Europe last weekend did not just bring chilly weather – they also brought free energy to Germany. When energy output goes into the negative – as it did on Saturday – power companies must...

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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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Scientists May Have Just Overcome the Biggest Obstacle to Mass-Producing...

Hydrogen fuel has long been thought of as the “Holy Grail” of renewable energy – and scientists may have just found the secret to its mass-production. The post Scientists May Have Just Overcome the...

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California Set to Become First US State Requiring Solar Panels on New Homes

The state of California is poised to become the first US state to make solar panels a mandatory addition to most newly-built homes. The state’s Energy Commission will be voting on the legislation next...

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In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing Electric Ships to Enter Their...

The initiative is not only expected to benefit the environment, but also ease the health concerns of local populations and visiting tourists. The post In World First, Norway Will Only Be Allowing...

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Tesla’s Giant Record-Breaking Battery Shows Stunning Success By Saving...

In just four months, Tesla's record-breaking lithium ion battery has proven to be a faster, cheaper, and environmentally-friendly backup for the South Australian grid. The post Tesla’s Giant...

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Costa Rica Announces Ambitious Plan to Ban Fossil Fuels and Become World’s...

Considering the country already generates 99% of their energy use through renewable sources, decarbonization does not seem that far-fetched. The post Costa Rica Announces Ambitious Plan to Ban Fossil...

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New State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicles in London and Paris Will Be Delivering...

The company has even installed their own technology in London so they can simultaneously charge every vehicle in their fleet without having to upgrade the power supply grid. The post New...

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New Era of Electric Planes Begins as Startup Backed by Boeing, JetBlue Gets...

Zunum Aero just received their first order of electric-hybrid passenger planes, and critics are saying that it's a sign of the new generation of American air travel. The post New Era of Electric Planes...

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Starting With Silver-Infused Underwear, You Can Save the Earth By Never Doing...

This renewable fashion initiative is giving college students an excuse to go several weeks without doing their laundry. The post Starting With Silver-Infused Underwear, You Can Save the Earth By Never...

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Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly ‘Solar Roads’ Ahead of 2020 Olympics

The city hopes to offset the cost of the project by building the solar roads on government-facilities before the 2020 Olympic Games. The post Tokyo to Build Eco-Friendly ‘Solar Roads’ Ahead of 2020...

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15-Year-old Creates Simple, Revolutionary Device That Can Generate...

The ninth grader hopes that the gadget will bring free energy to millions of homes that don't have access to an electrical grid. The post 15-Year-old Creates Simple, Revolutionary Device That Can...

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