How Netherlands Efficient Farms are Feeding the World
The Netherlands is a small, densely populated country, with more than 1,300 inhabitants per square mile. It’s bereft of almost every resource long thought to be necessary for large-scale [...]
Researchers Explain How Trees ‘Talk’ to Each Other
Research suggests that trees don’t just compete for survival, but also cooperate and share resources using underground fungi networks. Researchers noted shaded fir trees receive carbon from [...]
Cost Rica Runs Almost Entirely on Renewable Energy
Almost all Costa Rica’s electricity was produced by renewable energy in 2016, continuing its reputation as a “verdant gem” among a pile of “black coal rocks”. The Costa Rican Electricity [...]
Adidas Produces Shoes Made from Ocean Waste
Adidas has began selling three new editions of its popular UltraBoost shoe, all made from plastic debris found in the ocean. On average, the shoes reuse 11 plastic bottles per pair and feature [...]
Giant Machine Sucks CO2 Directly from the Air
Sitting on top of a waste incineration facility near Zurich, a new carbon capture plant is now sucking CO2 out of the air to sell to its first customer. The plant, which opened on May 31, is the [...]